Comparison

KANJI the difference vs Brain Training

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

Brain Training

Sharpen your observation and concentration with this engaging puzzle game. Find matching characters quickly to improve your brain age. Suitable for all ages with adjustable difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Character matching puzzle
  • Brain age improvement
  • Sharpen observation skills
  • Enhance concentration
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Fun for kids and adults
Features
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This game is a simple brain-training puzzle where you find the same characters among those displayed on the screen. The faster you find them, the more your brain age improves! The more you play, the more you sharpen your observation and concentration skills. Difficulty levels are available, with a variety of stages that make it fun for both kids and adults. It’s a free puzzle game, perfect for filling your spare time.

Screenshots

KANJI the difference2 screens
Brain Training3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brain Training at every 2 weeks against KANJI the difference's every 3 months. Brain Training also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KANJI the difference against 5.0 for Brain Training. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KANJI the difference ships an update every 3 months, Brain Training every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KANJI the difference versus Brain Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKANJI the differenceBrain Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuya KomiyaHideyuki Aono

In-app purchases

None

KANJI the difference

No in-app purchases

None

Brain Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KANJI the difference free?
KANJI the difference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Training free?
Brain Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KANJI the difference or Brain Training?
KANJI the difference and Brain Training are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do KANJI the difference or Brain Training have ads?
Both KANJI the difference and Brain Training show ads.
Which is updated more often, KANJI the difference or Brain Training?
KANJI the difference ships an update every 3 months, and Brain Training every 2 weeks. Most recently, KANJI the difference was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brain Training on October 28, 2026.

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