IRODORI Practice vs Act Study
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IRODORI Practice
This app aids in learning Japanese vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and expressions from the IRODORI Japanese Online Course. It offers various practice methods like flashcards and typing to reinforce learning in specific areas.
- Practice words, kanji, grammar, and expressions
- Focus on specific lessons or categories
- Flashcard practice method
- Typing practice method
- Multiple choice practice method
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■ Description Helps in learning the words, kanji, grammar, and expressions for studying in the IRODORI Japanese Online Course. Helps with practicing using different methods, including flashcards and typing. ■ Content ・ You can choose the lesson or category to practice on, allowing you to focus on practicing areas that you're not good at or areas you're unsure of. ・ Various practice methods are available, such as flashcards, multiple choice, and typing, allowing you to practice in a method that suits you. ■ Recommended for the following people ・ Japanese language learners at the IRODORI Japanese Online Course ・ Japanese language learners using the textbook Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan ・ Japanese language learners at the starter and elementary levels ■ Contact us Contact us below for any questions or requests. https://www.irodori-online.jpf.go.jp/contact/
Act Study
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For technical intern trainees who want to work in Japan, we have made it possible to study Japanese on mobile! You can access the app from your phone anytime, anywhere, and study Japanese with videos, tests, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRODORI Practice at none against Act Study's 1. Act Study's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Act Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IRODORI Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.
IRODORI Practice ships an update every 3 months, Act Study monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IRODORI Practice | Act Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai | ANYONE INC. |
In-app purchases
IRODORI Practice
No in-app purchases
Act Study
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