Comparison

KANJI the difference vs Siritori

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

Head to head
About

KANJI the difference

Test your kanji recognition skills by finding the single different character among similar ones within a 30-second time limit. Earn bonus points for consecutive correct answers and track your progress with detailed play statistics. Enjoy a collection of over 300 questions, from common to obscure kanji, accompanied by calming background music.

Highlights
  • Find different kanji
  • 30-second time limit
  • Consecutive answer bonus
  • Over 300 questions
  • Score sharing
  • Play status tracking
  • Calming background music
Features
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An application to find only one different kanji among similar kanji within a time limit of 30 seconds. You can get more points by consecutive correct answers! Abundant number of questions More than 300 questions, ranging from familiar to difficult-to-read kanji! ●Share function Share your scores on Twitter! ●Play Status Record the number of questions found per second! ●Calming BGM Concentrate on playing with relaxing background music! Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

About

Siritori

Engage in a traditional Japanese word game where you must use the last letter of the previous word to start your own. Chat with virtual girls, teach them new words, and adjust difficulty levels. It's a fun way to practice Japanese vocabulary and grammar.

Highlights
  • Traditional Japanese word game mechanics
  • Chat with virtual characters
  • Teach characters new words
  • Adjustable opponent strength
  • Adjustable time limits
  • Learn Japanese vocabulary
  • Customizable backgrounds
Features
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- "Siritori" is a traditional Japanese word game. - You must say a word starting with the last letter of the word your opponent said. - You lose if you say a word that ends with "n" or the same word as the previous one. - You can chat with a girl face-to-face. - There are 20 girls on the other side. - The other player uses the iOS settings to vocalize. - It is very useful for learning Japanese. - You can add more girls. - Each girl has her own area of expertise. - You can make the girls learn the words they don't know by answering them. - The strength of the opponent can be changed to 5 levels. - Time limit can be changed to 5 levels. - You can also switch to "Atamatori" to play. - Clock and time signal functions are also included. - 30 backgrounds to choose from.

Screenshots

KANJI the difference2 screens
Siritori4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KANJI the difference at 5.0 against Siritori's 1.0. KANJI the difference also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Siritori's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Siritori sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KANJI the difference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KANJI the difference holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KANJI the difference ships an update every 2 months, Siritori fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
KANJI the difference versus Siritori: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKANJI the differenceSiritori
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuya KomiyaMihoko Araki

Customer experience

KANJI the difference

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Siritori

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

KANJI the difference

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Siritori

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is KANJI the difference free?
KANJI the difference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Siritori free?
Siritori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KANJI the difference or Siritori?
KANJI the difference is rated higher. KANJI the difference averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Siritori averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do KANJI the difference or Siritori have ads?
Both KANJI the difference and Siritori show ads.
Which is updated more often, KANJI the difference or Siritori?
KANJI the difference ships an update every 2 months, and Siritori fortnightly. Most recently, KANJI the difference was updated on July 6, 2026 and Siritori on September 6, 2026.

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