ZUKAN vs First Library.animals,vehicles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZUKAN
Explore over 600 items through interactive picture books. Tap photos to hear Japanese and English names, and enjoy sound effects. Features include word learning, quizzes, and a customizable list.
- Over 600 item pictures
- Japanese and English audio pronunciation
- Sound effects
- Word learning
- Quiz function
- Customizable 'My list'
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This "Picture book" App contains more than 600 types of items. When you tap the photo, the name will be read aloud in Japanese and English, and some sound effects will sound. Features ・Learning words in Japanese and English. ・Quiz function. (Questions in Japanese or English) ・My list can be created.
First Library.animals,vehicles
This free educational app helps young children learn English and Japanese words through interactive play with cute illustrations and voice-overs. It's designed for ages 1-5, promoting language acquisition and creativity in a safe, ad-free environment.
- Interactive word learning
- Animal and vehicle illustrations
- Japanese and English voice-overs
- Hiragana and Katakana introduction
- Ad-free experience
- Offline functionality
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First Encyclopedia: Educational Language App for Children 'First Encyclopedia' is a free, educational app designed to help children from infancy to preschool learn words in both Japanese and English through interactive play. == Key Features: - Cute animal illustrations with Japanese and English labels - Voice-overs for pronunciation in both languages - Interactive elements to promote creativity and brain development - Ad-free for safe, independent play - Offline functionality (some features excluded) - Suitable for ages 1-5 == Benefits: - Natural language acquisition through play - Introduces hiragana, katakana, and the alphabet - Fosters creativity and fine motor skills - Convenient for on-the-go entertainment - Supports busy parents with safe, educational content Perfect for children interested in languages, parents looking for educational tools, and families wanting to introduce English or Japanese in a fun, engaging way. Contact: info@dan-ran.co.jp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Library.animals,vehicles at none against ZUKAN's 3. First Library.animals,vehicles also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ZUKAN's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ZUKAN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. First Library.animals,vehicles asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Library.animals,vehicles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
ZUKAN ships an update every 2 months, First Library.animals,vehicles every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | ZUKAN | First Library.animals,vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomohiro Ohwada | DANRAN CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
ZUKAN
First Library.animals,vehicles
In-app purchases
ZUKAN
- Ads removal$1.99
- Development support$1.99
- Ads removal & Support$2.99
First Library.animals,vehicles
No in-app purchases
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