Comparison

国語(現代文)の王様 vs Hirake

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

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About

国語(現代文)の王様

Master Japanese language and literature with this quiz-style learning app. It offers over 4000 questions covering vocabulary, idioms, and kanji, perfect for exam preparation and quick study sessions. Enjoy a gamified experience with rewards and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Over 4000 Japanese-related questions
  • Quiz-like learning format
  • Short play sessions for quick study
  • Gamified experience with stages and rewards
  • Useful for high school and university exams
  • Memorization of important points
Features
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Welcome to King of Japanese! King of Japanese is a part of our “King” education series that focuses on quick learning in a fun quiz-like manner! Are you interested in learning Japanese language and literature? Learn Japanese with this application and open your career path to a limitless amount of options! With this application, you can study English in a fun and quiz-like manner! Even if you don't like this subject, this application may change your perception! This application is also useful for regular exams and college entrance exams since it adheres to high school studying guidelines. ◉ Overview ・Over 4000 Japanese-related questions in a 1 question to 1 answer format or multiple-choice format. ・Each play session is short, so you can study even if you only have a small amount of time! ・Comprehensive content that is useful for preparing for both high school and university exams. ・You can enjoy the application in a game-like manner by clearing questions and stages.   ◉ Features ・Efficiently memorize important points for important exams! ・Since it is in an easy Q/A format, you can study easily without using a book! ・If you want to get high scores, just repeat and memorize the answers! ・As you solve more problems, you will be able see how your exams may operate and function! ・Gift rewards are available if you clear our quest mode! ◉ Subscription ・¥ 360 / month, ¥ 1,800 / 6 months, ¥ 2,900 / year ・If you choose to purchase our “SPECIAL TRAINING PLAN", payment will be charged from your iTunes account. ・In addition, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. ・Auto-renewal may be turned off at anytime by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. ・Subscription price starts at ¥240 JPY/month. ・Prices are in JAPANESE yen, which may vary in countries other than JAPAN and are subject to change without notice. ・No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. ・You may use this application for free even if you do not purchase a plan. ◉ Others ・Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/hanauta/tou ・Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/hanauta/policy ・Apple Terms of Service (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hirake

Features
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Hirake is a focus app that locks the apps you open out of habit—social media, games, anything—and only unlocks them once you answer a quiz correctly. It combines Screen Time limits with real study, turning the time you mindlessly scroll into time you spend learning. ■ Key features ・Lock the apps you choose. To unlock them you have to answer a set number of quiz questions correctly. ・Includes question banks for certification exams, organized by year. ・Question banks are cached on your device, so you can answer and unlock even with no connection. ・After unlocking, you can use the app for the time you set. When it runs out, it locks again automatically. ・Check your daily quiz count and accuracy in the Stats tab. Your progress is clear at a glance. ・A minimal black-and-white design built to keep you focused, not distracted. ■ Great for you if you want to ・Cut down the time you spend on social media and video apps. ・Keep studying for certifications in spare moments. ・Stick to app limits that willpower alone never kept. ・Use it as a kind of parental control. ■ How it works (privacy) The locking is powered by Apple's Screen Time / Family Controls. We never collect a history of which apps you open. Only downloading question banks and account features work online; everything else is completed offline. More question banks are on the way. Rebuild your study habit and a healthier relationship with your phone, with Hirake.

Screenshots

国語(現代文)の王様4 screens
Hirake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hirake at none against 国語(現代文)の王様's 3. Hirake also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). 国語(現代文)の王様's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. 国語(現代文)の王様 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Hirake asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

国語(現代文)の王様 ships an update every 5 weeks, Hirake every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
国語(現代文)の王様 versus Hirake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter国語(現代文)の王様Hirake
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews82.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANAUTA INC.Keisuke Yamashita

In-app purchases

3 purchases

国語(現代文)の王様

Subscriptions3
  • 特訓プラン$3.491 Month
  • 特訓プラン3 Days trial$16.496 Months
  • 特訓プラン3 Days trial$26.491 Year
None

Hirake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 国語(現代文)の王様 free?
国語(現代文)の王様 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hirake free?
Hirake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 国語(現代文)の王様 or Hirake have ads?
国語(現代文)の王様 shows ads; Hirake does not.
Which is updated more often, 国語(現代文)の王様 or Hirake?
国語(現代文)の王様 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hirake every 3 days. Most recently, 国語(現代文)の王様 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hirake on October 31, 2026.

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