KanaCrono vs Match Kanas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KanaCrono
Read full descriptionHide full description
KanaCrono helps with the memorization of Japanese Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries.
Match Kanas
Learn Japanese kana and romanji through matching games. Uncover beautiful Japanese imagery as you master different pronunciation combinations. The app offers customizable board layouts for a personalized learning experience.
- Match Hiragana, Katakana, and Romanji
- Learn pronunciations
- Unlock Japanese images
- Master gojūon and yōon
- Customizable board layouts
Read full descriptionHide full description
Learn to match Japanese kanas by matching Hiragana and/or Katakana and/or Romanji and/or their pronunciations. Uncover and enjoy beautiful images from Japan. Master gojūon, yōon, gojūon with (han)dakuten and yōon with (han)dakuten. Choose from different board layouts and sizes. Credits: The app uses a flower vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com - and images from Unsplash - unsplash.com.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KanaCrono at none against Match Kanas's 1. KanaCrono also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Match Kanas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KanaCrono asks for nothing beyond the download.
KanaCrono ships an update every 5 days, Match Kanas every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | KanaCrono | Match Kanas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ion Jaureguialzo Sarasola | Philipp Straub |
In-app purchases
KanaCrono
No in-app purchases
Match Kanas
- Match Kanas Pro$0.99
Questions
Is KanaCrono free?
Is Match Kanas free?
Do KanaCrono or Match Kanas have ads?
Which is updated more often, KanaCrono or Match Kanas?
Other comparisons
