Comparison

Abode by AXS vs Kanji Write

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

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About

Abode by AXS

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Climate change got you down? Well turn that frown upside down! We’re here to show you a sustainable path forward, with Abode, the game of home improvement for the planet. Our hero Rudy, accompanied by his sidekick BunBun, explore each room to discover everyday items and activities that contribute to global warming, and the simple changes they can make to lower their impact. Join Rudy and BunBun to learn how you can help fight climate change from the comfort of your humble abode!

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Kanji Write

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Learn to write Japanese by hand: kanji, hiragana and katakana, with correct stroke order and instant feedback on every stroke. Kanji Write teaches you to write Japanese stroke by stroke: over 2,000 JLPT kanji plus all hiragana and katakana. Practice with your finger on iPhone or with Apple Pencil on iPad, and build real muscle memory. β—† Correct Stroke Order Every character is animated stroke by stroke and color-coded, so you learn the right order and direction from the start. No guessing, no bad habits. β—† Instant Feedback Each stroke you draw is checked against the correct shape and order. Miss a few times in Guided mode and a hint appears automatically. β—† Trace. Guide. Memorize. Three practice modes: trace over the character, follow the strokes one at a time, then write it from memory with the guides hidden. β—† Hiragana & Katakana All 46 basic kana in both scripts, plus the voiced forms (が, ぱ…). Search by romaji: type "ka" to find か and γ‚«. β—† Complete JLPT Library (N5–N1) Filter kanji by JLPT level, search by meaning or reading, and see on'yomi, kun'yomi and meanings for every character. β—† Built for Apple Pencil & iPad Pressure and tilt shape every stroke like a real brush. On iPad, practice in a notebook-style grid, like a calligraphy workbook. β—† Quick Sessions Tap play for a random set of characters from any level or script and review your results at the end.

Screenshots

Abode by AXS4 screens
Kanji Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Abode by AXS at 11.0 against Kanji Write's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Abode by AXS versus Kanji Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbode by AXSKanji Write
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size379 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAXS Biomedical Animation Studio IncorporatedAnastasiia Trofimova

In-app purchases

None

Abode by AXS

No in-app purchases

None

Kanji Write

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abode by AXS free?
Abode by AXS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanji Write free?
Kanji Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Abode by AXS or Kanji Write have ads?
Neither Abode by AXS nor Kanji Write shows ads.

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