# Learn Japan vs Learn Japanese (Beginners)

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Japan at none against Learn Japanese (Beginners)'s shown. Learn Japan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Learn Japanese (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Japan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Japanese (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Learn Japan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Japanese (Beginners) has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Learn Japan's written reviews are positive against 83% of Learn Japanese (Beginners)'s.

Learn Japan ships an update every 8 months, Learn Japanese (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japan | Learn Japanese (Beginners) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japan/id1478000237/reviews)** | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-beginners/id1622489575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Van Duong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470038937) | [BNR LANGUAGES INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622487401) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Japan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japan/id1478000237)

Master Japanese vocabulary and phrases with this free offline app designed for learners and travelers. It features over 9000 common words and phrases with high-quality audio, organized into scientific categories for effective learning. Includes a quiz game to reinforce knowledge and a search function for favorites.

**Highlights:** 9000+ common Japanese words and phrases, Excellent audio quality, Offline functionality, Categorized lessons, Quiz game for practice, Search and favorites system, Supports 32 languages for translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Learn all category without ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Learn Japanese (Beginners)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-beginners/id1622489575)

Master Japanese with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through interactive exercises and native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no daily limits.

**Highlights:** Offline Japanese course, Learn alphabet and vocabulary, Native audio recordings, Interactive exercises, Review mode, Weekly user ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlock all categories | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlock all categories | $44.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Unlock categories - lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Learn Japan free?

Learn Japan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Japanese (Beginners) free?

Learn Japanese (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Learn Japan or Learn Japanese (Beginners)?

Learn Japan is rated higher. Learn Japan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Learn Japanese (Beginners) averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do Learn Japan or Learn Japanese (Beginners) have ads?

Learn Japanese (Beginners) shows ads; Learn Japan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn Japan or Learn Japanese (Beginners)?

Learn Japan ships an update every 8 months, and Learn Japanese (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Learn Japan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn Japanese (Beginners) on October 30, 2026.

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