# Japanese vs Lapidary

The clearest difference is update cadence: Japanese at every 11 days against Lapidary's every 6 months. Japanese also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japanese sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lapidary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Japanese ships an update every 11 days, Lapidary every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japanese | Lapidary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-easy-learning/id1553030881/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 289 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Man Hung Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471605573) | [Linh Phan Nhat Khanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777727575) |

## What reviewers say

### Japanese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-easy-learning/id1553030881)

Master Japanese with this app's extensive vocabulary, grammar, and custom flashcards. Immerse yourself in the culture through mini-games, music, and Haiku poetry. Suitable for all learning levels.

**Highlights:** Thousands of vocabulary words, Basic grammar concepts, Customizable knowledge cards, Mini games for practice, Cultural immersion content, Haiku poetry section

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lapidary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapidary-gem-cutting-log/id6771695045)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mohs Hardness & Minerals | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Polishing Stage Timer | $14.99 | per year |
| Rough Specimen Inventory | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japanese free?

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

### Is Lapidary free?

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

### Do Japanese or Lapidary have ads?

Neither Japanese nor Lapidary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Japanese or Lapidary?

Japanese ships an update every 11 days, and Lapidary every 6 months. Most recently, Japanese was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lapidary on November 13, 2026.

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