Comparison

LangWid vs Nihongo Master Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

LangWid

This app helps you master Japanese vocabulary and grammar through smart widgets and reminders that display words and phrases on your phone's home screen. It offers over 10,000 vocabulary and grammar sets, flashcards, and progress tracking to aid unconscious learning and build confidence.

Highlights
  • Unconscious learning via home screen widgets
  • Customizable widgets and reminders
  • 10,000+ vocabulary and grammar sets
  • JLPT level organization
  • Minimalist flashcard system
  • Progress tracking
  • Audio and quiz features
Features
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Master Japanese Effortlessly! Struggling to remember Japanese vocabulary or grammar? Langwid® makes language learning effortless with smart Widgets and Reminders, helping you absorb new words unconsciously—every time you unlock your phone! WHY Langwid® Works? Langwid® combines cutting-edge Widget technology with an unconscious learning method to naturally reinforce Japanese words and phrases throughout your day. A survey of 300+ learners at Dekisu Learning Center found that: ・ 95% of users found Langwid® effective ・ 80% improved their vocabulary retention within a month KEY BENEFITS of Langwid® ・ Unconscious Learning – Words appear on your home screen, helping you absorb them effortlessly. ・ Customizable Widgets & Reminders – Tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule. ・ 10,000+ Vocabulary & Grammar Sets – Organized by JLPT levels (N5-N1) & daily communication topics. ・ Minimalist Flashcard System – Simple yet effective for active learning. ・ Build Confidence in Japanese – Develop a solid vocabulary foundation to speak with ease. Features That Make a Difference ・ Personalized Widgets – Customize the look and feel of your learning widgets. ・ Smart Reminders – Get notifications to stay on track. ・ Interactive Flashcards – Swipe, flip, and memorize efficiently. ・ Track Your Progress – Stay motivated with visual learning stats. ・ Learn with Audio & Quiz – Improve pronunciation with native voice support. If you have any advice or suggestions, please send your feedback to us. Your feedback will be fully appreciated. We are looking forward to improving our product with your help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you decide to subscribe to the Langwid®: Learn Japanese widget to access all content, the following will apply: * You'll be charged once a month or once a year depending on the subscription option you choose. * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Prices are in US Dollars and may vary outside of the US. * You can manage your subscription and renewal settings, or discontinue your subscription by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://activeuser.co/term/langwid_term.txt Privacy policy: http://activeuser.co/term/langwid_policy.txt

About

Nihongo Master Dictionary

This Japanese dictionary app helps users quickly find words and kanji with example sentences and JLPT levels. Create custom study lists and use flashcards to build vocabulary. It also offers popular study lists for common situations like travel and work.

Highlights
  • Word and kanji lookup
  • Example sentences
  • Related kanji information
  • JLPT level indicators
  • Custom study lists
  • Flashcard vocabulary builder
  • Popular situational study lists
Features
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Nihongo Master Dictionary is a fast, beautiful, and completely offline Japanese–English dictionary — built for learners at every level, from your first hiragana to JLPT N1. Look up any of 190,000+ words and 6,000+ kanji in an instant, with no internet connection required. Everything lives on your device, so it's always fast and always available — on the train, on a plane, or anywhere. SEARCH ANY WAY YOU THINK • Search in English, Japanese, or rōmaji (type "taberu" or 食べる) • Smart search understands conjugated verbs — 食べました finds 食べる • Results ranked by how common words actually are MASTER KANJI • 6,000+ kanji with meanings, readings, and JLPT level • Watch stroke-order animations, then practice writing with guided feedback • Find any kanji by its radicals • Listen to native pronunciation for many readings UNDERSTAND REAL JAPANESE • Full conjugation tables for every verb and adjective • Paste in a sentence and tap any word to break it down • Real-world example sentences show words in context STUDY & REMEMBER • Star your favorites and revisit recent lookups • Build custom study lists, or add popular community lists • Review with built-in spaced repetition so it sticks Nihongo Master Dictionary is free, supported by ads. A one-time in-app purchase removes ads forever. Ready to go beyond the dictionary? Nihongo Master offers full structured Japanese lessons at nihongomaster.com.

Screenshots

LangWid4 screens
Nihongo Master Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LangWid at every 6 weeks against Nihongo Master Dictionary's every 21 months. LangWid also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (104 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. LangWid sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nihongo Master Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LangWid holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LangWid has 104 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of LangWid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nihongo Master Dictionary's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LangWid ships an update every 6 weeks, Nihongo Master Dictionary every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LangWid versus Nihongo Master Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLangWidNihongo Master Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTien Long NguyenNihongo Master

Customer experience

LangWid

All ratings104 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

Nihongo Master Dictionary

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LangWid

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly subscribe3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • One month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription3 Days trial$6.993 Months
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  • Monthly Subscription$8.991 Month
  • One year subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$12.99
1 purchases

Nihongo Master Dictionary

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is LangWid free?
LangWid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nihongo Master Dictionary free?
Nihongo Master Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LangWid or Nihongo Master Dictionary?
LangWid is rated higher. LangWid averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Nihongo Master Dictionary averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do LangWid or Nihongo Master Dictionary have ads?
Both LangWid and Nihongo Master Dictionary show ads.
Which is updated more often, LangWid or Nihongo Master Dictionary?
LangWid ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nihongo Master Dictionary every 21 months. Most recently, LangWid was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nihongo Master Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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