Comparison

Kanji Now vs Learn the Clock

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

Head to head
About

Kanji Now

Master Japanese Kanji with this free, interactive study tool. Learn through stroke-order practice, reading, writing, and engaging quizzes. Ideal for all levels, including JLPT preparation.

Highlights
  • Study Kanji by grade level
  • Stroke-order learning
  • Hand-writing Kanji dictionary
  • Over 1,000 Kanji quizzes
  • JLPT exam preparation
  • Learn four-character idioms
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Why wait? Start your journey to mastering Japanese Kanji today with ""Kanji NOW"" for free! Download now and unlock the fascinating world of Kanji with this comprehensive study tool that is perfect for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced in a fun and interactive way. *Study Kanji Perfectly* You can easily study Kanji by grade, following the curriculum of Japanse elementary schools and master 1026 Kanji characters. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this feature allows you to progress at your own pace and build a solid foundation in Kanji recognition. Our app is designed to help you learn Kanji through stroke-order learning, reading practice, and writing practice. By following the correct stroke order, you'll develop a solid foundation and enhance your Kanji writing skills. *Hand-writing Kanji Dictionary* To further support your learning journey, we provide a handwriting dictionary. Look up any Kanji character and explore its stroke order, meanings, and example words. *Kanji Quizz* Get ready for some fun and engaging quizzes! ""Kanji NOW"" offers over 1,000 exciting Kanji quizzes to test your knowledge and improve your retention. From multiple-choice questions to fill-in-the-blanks exercises, our quizzes are designed to be both educational and enjoyable. You can even learn four-character idioms through Kanji quizzes! *For JLPT* ""Kanji NOW"" is also highly recommended for JLPT learners. Our app covers a wide range of Kanji that are frequently tested in JLPT exams. Whether you're preparing for N5 or aiming for the advanced levels like N1, ""Kanji NOW"" is the good study companion to help you achieve your goals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your Japanese language skills and expand your cultural horizons.

About

Learn the Clock

Features
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Drag the hands with your finger and learn to read a clock. The app asks for a time, such as "Set the clock to 7:30." You grab the hour hand and the minute hand and move them. The time is set the moment you lift your finger. Getting it wrong does not end anything. The first miss tells you which hand is off. The second miss moves the hands to the right place and shows you. NINE KINDS OF QUESTION Read o'clock / half past / 5 min steps / 1 min steps Calculate minutes later / minutes earlier / time passed Notation AM and PM / 24-hour They are arranged from easiest to hardest, but you can start anywhere. Nothing is locked behind finishing something else. ANALOG AND DIGITAL AT THE SAME TIME Choose Clock, Digits, or Both. The digital display is a split-flap board, the kind where the top half falls to reveal the next number. Pick Both and the digits move as you move the hands, so "short hand between 7 and 8, long hand on 9" and "7:45" become the same thing. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Drag the hands. The time is set when you lift your finger - One-minute precision - The hour rolls over when the minute hand passes 12, like a real clock - A missed hand lights up in orange - Switch between English and Japanese - Turn the music and sound effects on or off - Your display and language choices are remembered for next time FREE, WITH NO IN-APP PURCHASES Every question is free. There are no in-app purchases and no subscriptions, and nothing is locked behind a paywall. ABOUT THE ADS A banner sits at the very bottom of the screen. It is kept clear of the clock face and the Done button, and it never interrupts a question. Ad content is limited to the general audience (G) rating.

Screenshots

Kanji Now4 screens
Learn the Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn the Clock at none against Kanji Now's 2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kanji Now sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Learn the Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanji Now ships an update every 3 weeks, Learn the Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Kanji Now versus Learn the Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanji NowLearn the Clock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOWPRODUCTION, CO.,LTDYoshihide Maehama

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kanji Now

One-time2
  • Remove advertisements$0.49
  • Additional kanji and hide AD$1.99
None

Learn the Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kanji Now free?
Kanji Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn the Clock free?
Learn the Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kanji Now or Learn the Clock have ads?
Both Kanji Now and Learn the Clock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Kanji Now or Learn the Clock?
Kanji Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and Learn the Clock monthly. Most recently, Kanji Now was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn the Clock on October 25, 2026.

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