Comparison

Feyn vs Samurai Reading

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

Head to head
About

Feyn

Create and review flashcards by drawing with your Apple Pencil or typing. Utilize spaced repetition for effective memorization on your iPhone or iPad. Share decks with friends and sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Handwritten flashcard creation with Apple Pencil
  • Spaced repetition learning system
  • Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
  • Flashcard sharing with friends
  • Image and text input options
  • iOS Quick Note and Handoff support
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Use flashcards, spaced-repetition, and your Apple Pencil to study with Feyn! Taking your own notes by hand and spaced-repetition are the best way to learn new concepts, and with Feyn you can do just that. Open up a book on your iPad and comfortably draw your flashcards right there using your Apple Pencil in Feyn. The flashcards are phone-sized so that you can then take them on the go and comfortably review them on your iPhone! Their vertical shape also makes them easy to write while multi-tasking on your iPad, and perfect for learning languages written top to bottom like Japanese. If you don't feel like drawing, just type some text using your keyboard or drop images into your flashcards. In this way, you *learn* on your iPad as you think of how to you summarize new concepts into flashcards, and *memorize* on your iPhone while you review them on the go! Feyn is fully featured, you can share flashcard to study with your friends. Your flashcards will automatically synchronize between your devices using your iCloud drive. Feyn also supports iOS' Quick Note, Handoff, and keyboard input: type away on your iPad or on our macOS app! Feyn uses spaced repetition to aid in learning. It will ask you to review flashcards depending on how well you recall them, flashcards you miss will be asked more often, and flashcards you get right less often. This way you minimize the total time you spend studying and maximize retention! Feyn Pro ads some nice to have extra features like study charts, to see how well you're learning, and flashcard importing. All other features are free and unrestricted. We guarantee that you will always be able to have a complete study experience for free. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Samurai Reading

Features
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Samurai Reading is the smartest way to master Japanese kanji — one level at a time. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for advanced proficiency, Samurai Reading guides you through every kanji you need to know, organized by common proficiency levels (N5 → N1). ◆ HOW IT WORKS • Choose your level and start studying immediately • Each session presents kanji with multiple-choice reading quizzes • Correct answers move kanji toward "Mastered" status • Master 80% of a level to unlock the next one ◆ SMART PROGRESS TRACKING • See your mastery percentage for each level at a glance • Track your daily study streak to stay motivated • Review your full kanji dictionary with status filters (Learning / Reviewing / Mastered) ◆ BUILT FOR REAL LEARNERS • 2,000+ kanji covering beginner through advanced levels • Clean, distraction-free dark interface designed for focused study • Study at your own pace — no timers, no pressure ◆ FREE & PREMIUM • N5 level is completely free — no account walls, no ads • Upgrade to Premium to unlock N4, N3, N2, and N1 levels • Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans available Start your journey to kanji mastery today. ◆ DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official organizers of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Terms of Use: https://trift3.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trift3.com/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Feyn4 screens
Samurai Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

Feyn and Samurai Reading are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Feyn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Samurai Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Feyn versus Samurai Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeynSamurai Reading
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoaquin AloriTrift LLC (Japan)

Bugs and requests

Feyn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards sometimes disappear after updates
  • App crashes on iOS 16 devices
  • Palm rejection issues when writing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add option to import/export flashcards
  • Implement more review modes (e.g., front-to-back, back-to-front)
  • Introduce a zoom function for better writing experience
  • Add support for adding images/diagrams to cards
  • Implement nested folder structure for better organization
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  • Provide more customization options for cards (colors, layouts, etc.)

Samurai Reading

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Feyn

Subscriptions3
  • Feyn Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Feyn Pro (6 Months)7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • Feyn Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Samurai Reading

One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Feyn free?
Feyn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Reading free?
Samurai Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Feyn or Samurai Reading have ads?
Neither Feyn nor Samurai Reading shows ads.

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