Doushi Master vs Onoma Step
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Doushi Master
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Doushi Master helps practice and master Japanese verb conjugations with a clean, focused workflow. Learn mode: browse verbs with readings and meanings Practice mode: answer prompts and get instant feedback Difficulty levels: Low / Medium / High Forms covered: Polite (masu), Te-form, Negative, Past, Potential, Passive, Causative, Conditional, Volitional, Imperative, Causativeβpassive Input any of kanji, kana, or romaji Results summary and progress stats
Onoma Step
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Master Japanese Onomatopoeia with Onoma Step! Learn over 1,200 Japanese onomatopoeia (ζ¬ι³θͺ) and mimetic words (ζ¬ζ θͺ) - essential vocabulary that brings your Japanese to life! KEY FEATURES 1,200+ Authentic Words β’ Curated from JMdict, Japan's most trusted dictionary β’ Covers sounds, emotions, movements, and states β’ Real Japanese sentences for context Quiz Mode β’ Test your knowledge β’ Multiple choice questions β’ Track your scores PERFECT FOR β’ JLPT N3-N1 learners β’ Manga and anime fans β’ Anyone wanting natural Japanese β’ Intermediate to advanced students DATA SOURCE All vocabulary data is sourced from JMdict, the renowned Japanese-English dictionary project, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doushi Master at none against Onoma Step's 1. Onoma Step's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 23 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Onoma Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doushi Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doushi Master ships an update every 23 months, Onoma Step every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doushi Master | Onoma Step |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Japality Limited | JIHUN JO |
In-app purchases
Doushi Master
No in-app purchases
Onoma Step
- Remove Ads$1.99
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