Comparison

kotoha vs ごもじあて

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

Head to head
About

kotoha

This daily word game tests your Japanese language skills and helps you learn new words. It features different modes suitable for both beginners and advanced speakers, specifically designed around the Japanese syllabic writing system.

Highlights
  • Daily word guessing challenges
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Modes for learners and fluent speakers
  • Focus on Japanese syllabic writing system
  • Free to play
Features
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A daily word game that proves your knowledge of Japanese while expanding your vocabulary. Includes modes for learners and fluent speakers alike. Designed specifically for Japanese's syllabic writing system.

About

ごもじあて

A simple yet deep word puzzle game where you guess a five-letter noun. Use hints to deduce the correct word within a limited number of tries, sharpening your vocabulary and reasoning skills. Features online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Five-letter word guessing
  • Hint system (correct position, correct letter, incorrect letter)
  • Noun-only input
  • Online real-time multiplayer battles
  • Vocabulary and reasoning training
Features
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【ゲームの概要】 『ごもじあて - 5文字の言葉パズル』は、5文字の単語を推理して当てる、シンプルかつ奥深い単語パズルゲームです。 限られた回数でヒントを頼りに5文字の言葉を導き出し、語彙力や推理力を楽しく鍛えましょう! 【ルールは簡単!】 ランダムに選ばれた「5文字の名詞」を推理します。 単語を入力するたびにヒントが表示されます。ヒントを手がかりに正解を導き出しましょう。 【ヒントの見方】 - 緑色の文字:位置も文字も正解! - 黄色の文字:文字は正解だけど位置が違います。 - 茶色の文字:この文字は含まれていません。 【注意事項】 - 入力できるのは『名詞』のみです。 - 未登録の単語や名詞以外の単語を見つけたら、タイトル画面の設定からご報告いただけると嬉しいです! 【オンライン対戦モード搭載!】 オンラインで世界中のプレイヤーとリアルタイム対戦が楽しめます。 あなたの語彙力を世界に試してみませんか? 【こんな人におすすめ!】 - クロスワードやナンプレなど、パズルや脳トレが好きな方 - クイズ、なぞなぞ、謎解きゲームが好きな方 - 語彙力や記憶力を向上させたい方 - スキマ時間で楽しめるカジュアルなゲームをお探しの方 さあ、『ごもじあて - 5文字の言葉パズル』であなたの脳を刺激しよう!

Screenshots

kotoha2 screens
ごもじあて3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: kotoha at none against ごもじあて's shown. kotoha also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ごもじあて's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kotoha ships an update every 3 weeks, ごもじあて monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
kotoha versus ごもじあて: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterkotohaごもじあて
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkyle coburnQWEREATE

Customer experience

kotoha

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%

ごもじあて

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

kotoha

No in-app purchases

None

ごもじあて

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kotoha free?
kotoha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ごもじあて free?
ごもじあて is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do kotoha or ごもじあて have ads?
ごもじあて shows ads; kotoha does not.
Which is updated more often, kotoha or ごもじあて?
kotoha ships an update every 3 weeks, and ごもじあて monthly. Most recently, kotoha was updated on September 3, 2026 and ごもじあて on August 24, 2026.

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