Comparison

Learn Japanese vs Repeat Sequence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Learn Japanese

Master Japanese vocabulary and Kanji for all JLPT levels with this interactive app. Utilize a fun, engaging method to boost recall and retention of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Perfect for beginners and advanced learners preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Highlights
  • Master 8,000+ words across 5 JLPT levels
  • Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Romaji
  • Active recall and recognition learning method
  • Native speaker pronunciation audio
  • Engaging sound effects and graphics
  • Progress at your own pace
Features
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Learn Japanese with a game you'll want to keep playing. Start with hiragana and katakana for free, then build 10,330 Japanese words from JLPT N5 to N1 and beyond, one tile at a time. See the meaning, hear the word, then find its kanji and kana on the grid. Each tile is one kanji or one kana, so you learn to read Japanese and hear how it sounds at the same time. THE KANA, FREE • Hiragana and katakana, with dakuten, the small kana and combinations, the long mark and the small tsu: 223 in all • Each kana with its sound and a word that starts with it, like a · あなた (you) • How Japanese writing works: the three scripts, readings, furigana, particles and counters in short cards • Then put kana together and read your first words 10,330 WORDS IN 6 LEVELS • JLPT N5 (743 words), N4 (676), N3 (1,679), N2 (1,819) and N1 (3,179), most useful words first, then 2,234 common words beyond N1 • Readings in kana, romaji or both, shown or hidden as you like • English meanings and clear audio for every word and every kana • 26 topic lists of 100 words: travel in Japan, food and drink, directions and transport, shopping, work, anime and manga, gaming, pop culture and slang and more, with Survival 100 free A GAME THAT TEACHES • Find the tiles on a 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 grid as a little hero leaps onto them • Stuck on a word? Tap Learn: watch it come together on the board, then the board shuffles and it's your turn • Every word climbs from Learning to Familiar and Strong until it's locked in • Missed words return in Review, and a Smart Pack mixes reviews with new words • A Daily Challenge to play and share with friends • Tile styles: textbook, mincho, gothic and brush, to read Japanese in every face WRITE KANA AND KANJI BY HAND • Write each kana and kanji four ways, in stroke order: every stroke numbered, over its outline, after a quick look, then from memory • The next stroke glows, with a brush sweeping the way it goes • Your writing is checked as you go, on your device • Your copybook keeps every character you've written in your own hand and brings them back for review • The kana are always free to write, with a free writing round every day for the rest A WORLD TO PLAY IN • Ten Japanese scenes, from a lake below a snow-capped volcano to rice terraces, a maple gorge and a city street at night • The four seasons and the weather that comes with them, from cherry blossom to snow • Eight festivals on their days, from New Year and Setsubun to Tanabata and the harvest moon • Badges, color themes, light and dark mode, iPhone and iPad FREE TO START The kana, Survival 100, the first four packs of N5 and a pack of every other level are free, with a free writing round every day. JLPT Hero Pro unlocks all 10,330 words, mixed levels, unlimited writing, tile styles, hero outfits and color themes: monthly, yearly or once for life. If you bought the old JLPT Hero, everything stays unlocked. The app and its word meanings are in English. No ads. No account. Works offline. Your progress stays on your device. Questions or ideas? Write to handtechnics@gmail.com. I read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.handtechnics.com/jlpthero_privacy.html 頑張って!

About

Repeat Sequence

Features
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How long a sequence can your memory hold? Repeat Sequence is a fast, addictive memory game that tests your pattern recall, focus and reflexes. Numbered squares flash on the grid for a few seconds — then vanish. Tap them back in the exact order you saw them. One wrong tap breaks the chain. Every round gets harder: less time to memorize, more to remember, and no second chances. HOW TO PLAY • Squares appear on the grid, each numbered by its position in the sequence • Memorize the order before they disappear • Tap every square in sequence — no hesitation, no mistakes • Survive as the timer speeds up and the grid fills up WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Simple rules, endless difficulty ramp • Trains working memory, attention and reaction speed at the same time • Round history to track your progress and beat your record • Quick one-minute rounds — a perfect brain workout on the go • Clean, distraction-free design: pure you vs. the grid A WORKOUT FOR YOUR MIND Repeating longer and longer sequences strengthens your working memory — the same skill you use to remember directions, names, PINs and daily to-dos. A few minutes a day is all it takes to keep your mind sharp. WHO IS IT FOR? Fans of brain training, pattern puzzles, Simon-style challenges and concentration games. Students, professionals, seniors — anyone who loves a simple-looking game that quietly destroys you at round 12. Think you can keep up? Download now and find out! Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Japanese4 screens
Repeat Sequence3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Japanese at none against Repeat Sequence's shown. Repeat Sequence's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Japanese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Repeat Sequence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Japanese ships an update every 8 months, Repeat Sequence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Japanese versus Repeat Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn JapaneseRepeat Sequence
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandtechnicsIvan Gastilovic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Japanese

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$39.99
3 purchases

Repeat Sequence

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month No Ads$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months No Ads$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Japanese free?
Learn Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repeat Sequence free?
Repeat Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Japanese or Repeat Sequence have ads?
Repeat Sequence shows ads; Learn Japanese does not.
Which is updated more often, Learn Japanese or Repeat Sequence?
Learn Japanese ships an update every 8 months, and Repeat Sequence every 2 months. Most recently, Learn Japanese was updated on October 24, 2026 and Repeat Sequence on October 13, 2026.

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