# renshuu vs Devanagari Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: renshuu at 4.9 against Devanagari Explorer's 3.0. renshuu also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Devanagari Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. renshuu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Devanagari Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

renshuu holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: renshuu has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | renshuu | Devanagari Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renshuu-japanese-learning/id1542730063/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devanagari-explorer/id6758056184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Hominick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539315949) | [Pooja Ghogare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870643665) |

## What reviewers say

### renshuu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/renshuu-japanese-learning/id1542730063)

Learn Japanese vocabulary, kanji, and grammar through engaging quizzes and games. Offers personalized learning paths, rich study materials with audio and images, and a unique quiz system designed for the Japanese language. Enjoy a fun, ad-free experience with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Personalized learning paths, Extensive vocabulary and kanji database, Grammar explanations and quizzes, Native-recorded audio and images, Engaging quiz system, User-made lessons, Multiplayer games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| renshuu pro subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Kao Club - Level 5 | $5.00 | per month |
| renshuu pro subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| renshuu pro subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Kao Club - Level 15 | $15.00 | per month |
| 1 year access to renshuu pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12 month gift code to renshuu pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1 year access to renshuu pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime renshuu pro | $109.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime renshuu pro | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for learning Japanese
- 🎨 Cute and engaging design
- 🔓 Extensive free features
- 🤝 Responsive and caring developers
- 📚 Comprehensive learning resources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming UI for some users
- 🕰️ Occasional performance issues
- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashes
- Inconsistent responsiveness of writing/drawing input

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More advanced grammar and kanji lessons
- Verb conjugation practice
- Ability to type answers instead of selecting
- Integration with other language learning resources


### Devanagari Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devanagari-explorer/id6758056184)

Learn and master the Devanagari script with interactive lessons, pronunciation guides, and engaging quizzes. Practice writing, play memory games, and track your progress in this fun, kid-friendly educational tool.

**Highlights:** Learn all 47 Devanagari letters, Native pronunciation audio, Interactive writing practice, Multiple quiz modes, Memory matching game, Visual progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is renshuu free?

renshuu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Devanagari Explorer free?

Devanagari Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, renshuu or Devanagari Explorer?

renshuu is rated higher. renshuu averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Devanagari Explorer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do renshuu or Devanagari Explorer have ads?

Neither renshuu nor Devanagari Explorer shows ads.

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