Comparison

東進Listening vs 古文の王様

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

Head to head
About

東進Listening

This app offers innovative listening training for English proficiency, specifically designed for university entrance exams. It provides diverse practice modes, adjustable playback speeds, and text display options to help students overcome listening anxieties and improve comprehension.

Highlights
  • Genre-based listening practice (illustrations, graphs)
  • Adjustable audio playback speed
  • Configurable text display (none, English, English/Japanese)
  • Sentence highlighting and repetition
  • Speech, recording, and playback for pronunciation practice
  • Practice mode with exam-style questions
Features
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このアプリは、英語のリスニング試験対策として、東進が新たに開発した、日本初の画期的なリスニングトレーニングアプリです。 大学入学共通テストなど、リスニングを重視する入試に向けて、多くの受験生が英語のリスニング対策に不安を抱えています。その不安、悩みを解消すべく、東進が総力を挙げて英語のリスニング力を徹底的に鍛えるトレーニングコンテンツとして開発をしました。 ※本アプリは、東進で講座をお申し込みになられた方の専用アプリケーションです。東進で講座をお申し込み頂いていない方はご利用頂けませんのでご了承ください。 【アプリの主な機能】 ・「イラスト型」「グラフ型」など英文をジャンル別に分類。苦手なジャンルを集中的にトレーニング。 ・英文音声の再生速度を「速い(CNNレベル)」「普通(共通テストレベル)」「遅い(英検3級レベル)」と変更可。 ・テキスト表示を「表示なし」「英語のみ表示」「英語・日本語両方表示」等、レベルに応じて切替可。 ・英文ハイライト表示により、今どこを読み上げているか把握可能。聞き取りにくい部分は繰り返し聴き直すことも可能。 ・発話・録音・再生機能により、音声を単に聞くだけでなく、各センテンス・フレーズ単位で読み上げられた音声に合わせて発話し、録音・再生することが可能。 ・「問題演習モード」では本番同様に各英文に対応する設問にチャレンジ。

About

古文の王様

Master Japanese and Chinese classical literature with this quiz-style learning app. It covers high school curriculum for regular and entrance exams, offering short, engaging sessions and rewards for progress. Study anytime, anywhere, without needing physical books.

Highlights
  • Quiz-style learning
  • Over 400 literature questions
  • Short play sessions
  • Game-like progression
  • Rewards for quests
  • Ad-supported free version
Features
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Welcome to King of Classical Literature! King of Classical Literature is a part of our “King” education series that focuses on quick learning in a fun quiz-like manner! Are you interested in learning Japanese and Chinese classical literature? With this application, you can study both in a fun and quiz-like manner! Even if you don't like this subject, this application may change your perception! This application is also useful for regular exams and college entrance exams since it adheres to high school studying guidelines. ◉ Overview ・Over 400 literature-related questions in a 1 question to 1 answer format or multiple-choice format. ・Each play session is short, so you can study even if you only have a small amount of time! ・Comprehensive content that is useful for preparing for both high school and university exams. ・You can enjoy the application in a game-like manner by clearing questions and stages.   ◉ Features ・Efficiently memorize important points for important exams! ・Since it is in an easy Q/A format, you can study easily without using a book! ・If you want to get high scores, just repeat and memorize the answers! ・As you solve more problems, you will be able see how your exams may operate and function! ・Gift rewards are available if you clear our quest mode! ◉ Subscription ・¥ 360 / month, ¥ 1,800 / 6 months, ¥ 2,900 / year ・If you choose to purchase our “SPECIAL TRAINING PLAN", payment will be charged from your iTunes account. ・In addition, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ・Auto-renewal may be turned off at anytime by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. ・Subscription price starts at ¥240 JPY/month. ・Prices are in JAPANESE yen, which may vary in countries other than JAPAN and are subject to change without notice. ・No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. ・You may use this application for free even if you do not purchase a plan. ◉ Others ・Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/hanauta/tou ・Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanauta/policy ・Apple Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

東進Listening4 screens
古文の王様4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 東進Listening at none against 古文の王様's 3. 東進Listening also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 14%). 古文の王様's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 古文の王様 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. 東進Listening asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

東進Listening ships an update every 10 months, 古文の王様 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
東進Listening versus 古文の王様: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter東進Listening古文の王様
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer株式会社ナガセHANAUTA INC.

Customer experience

東進Listening

Written reviews51 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral21.6%
Negative39.2%

古文の王様

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

東進Listening

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

古文の王様

Subscriptions3
  • 特訓プラン$2.491 Month
  • 特訓プラン3 Days trial$12.996 Months
  • 特訓プラン3 Days trial$21.491 Year

Questions

Is 東進Listening free?
東進Listening is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 古文の王様 free?
古文の王様 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 東進Listening or 古文の王様 have ads?
古文の王様 shows ads; 東進Listening does not.
Which is updated more often, 東進Listening or 古文の王様?
東進Listening ships an update every 10 months, and 古文の王様 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 東進Listening was updated on November 7, 2026 and 古文の王様 on November 7, 2026.

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