Comparison

KANJI the difference vs SpotMaster

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

SpotMaster

Features
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"Spot Master - Kanji" is a relaxing and challenging game where you identify the unique character among 99 others. With over 1000 levels, sharpen your focus as you uncover real, sometimes rare, Chinese characters. No time limits mean you can enjoy the game at your own pace. Use hints to simplify the grid and boost your concentration as you progress through each level. Perfect for both casual play and serious brain training!

Screenshots

KANJI the difference2 screens
SpotMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KANJI the difference at none against SpotMaster's 5. KANJI the difference also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). SpotMaster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. SpotMaster sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KANJI the difference asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KANJI the difference ships an update every 3 months, SpotMaster every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KANJI the difference versus SpotMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKANJI the differenceSpotMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuya Komiya73ers

In-app purchases

None

KANJI the difference

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SpotMaster

One-time5
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Explorer Pack$8.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
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  • Master Pack$24.99
  • Legend Pack$59.99

Questions

Is KANJI the difference free?
KANJI the difference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpotMaster free?
SpotMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KANJI the difference or SpotMaster have ads?
Both KANJI the difference and SpotMaster show ads.
Which is updated more often, KANJI the difference or SpotMaster?
KANJI the difference ships an update every 3 months, and SpotMaster every 11 months. Most recently, KANJI the difference was updated on November 3, 2026 and SpotMaster on November 4, 2026.

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