Comparison

Japanese Language vs TABEMON

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Language

Features
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Introducing Lingo JP: Japanese Language: Your Ultimate Japanese Language Companion! Are you looking for a comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese translation and learning tool? Look no further! Lingo JP: Japanese Language is here to assist you with all your language needs, right at your fingertips. Key Features: • On-Device Translation: With Lingo JP, you can translate Japanese and English text without the need for an internet or data connection. Say goodbye to relying on unstable connections or worrying about privacy. Lingo JP is designed to work offline, ensuring your data remains secure. • Text Recognition: The latest version of Lingo JP includes a powerful text recognition feature that utilizes your device's camera. Simply point your camera at Japanese text, and Lingo JP will recognize and translate it for you. It's like having a personal translator in your pocket! • Romanization Input Tool: Lingo JP is not just a translation app; it's also a fantastic tool for those who struggle with keyboard text input and spelling. With Lingo JP, you can easily input Romaji or English words using a standard English keyboard. No need to worry about special characters or diacritical marks. Lingo JP uses a simplified style of Hepburn Romaji Japanese romanization, making it effortless to type and communicate. • Comprehensive Dictionary: Lingo JP comes with a vast dictionary of 16,500 entries and 108,000 variations, ensuring you can find the correct characters, words, or conjugations. Additionally, it includes a searchable database of Japanese names for use in specific proper nouns, such as first/given names, events, and places. • Easy Construction of Sentences: Lingo JP allows you to construct your own sentences and phrases by stringing together separate elements. With tools like Undo/Redo, Repeat, and Direct Pass, the input process becomes a breeze. Lingo JP even provides special buttons to add properly spaced Japanese punctuation, ensuring your sentences are accurate and polished. • Seamless Communication: Use Lingo JP alongside your favorite messaging, email, or social media platforms to communicate with loved ones, friends, and co-workers. Break down language barriers and express yourself confidently. The possibilities are endless! At Lingo Language Tools, we prioritize your privacy. We are not in the business of collecting data. Your privacy is our guarantee. With Lingo JP Japanese Language, you can enjoy language assistance without compromising your personal information. Download Lingo JP: Japanese Language now and experience the future of language learning and translation at your fingertips! Happy LingOing from the Japanese spitz named Isamu! Lingo Language Tools 2025 Terms & Conditions: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

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TABEMON

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Learn Japanese with Tabemon by immersing yourself in Japanese language, culture, and social etiquette for a fun and rewarding learning experience. Become a confident Japanese speaker by learning real-life phrases that you can use from the get-go. Designed by a team of Japanese nationals and foreigners living in Japan, the lessons are based on real-life situations and valuable words and phrases that one would use when travelling Japan. As you improve in your Japanese skill by clearing each course, you’ll collect Tabemon! These are characters based on popular dishes found throughout Japan. By completing each course, you will discover and collect Tabemon. How fast can you complete the set? Whether you’re a beginner, a traveler or simply captivated by Japan’s culture, Tabemon is the perfect companion for your Japanese learning journey! Why Tabemon? •Tabemon lessons include phrases, expressions, grammar points, vocabulary, and conversation. Each lesson has fun practice quizzes with differing levels of difficulty, so you can test what you’ve learned! •All vocabulary and phrases are taken from daily conversations, so you can use what you’ve learned from your first day in Japan! •You can practice listening and pronunciation. Improve your comprehension skills by listening to the phrases and conversations. Practice pronunciation by recording yourself speaking Japanese and compare it with the native speaker’s voice. •Tabemon is a way to learn regional words and phrases so you can speak like a local. In addition, you will learn different levels of politeness and recommendations for which situations they are best suited. •You can become familiar with cultural and social points and other trivia about Japan in tandem with the language lessons. •If you are short on time to go through all the lessons, you can use the travel phrasebook to communicate with locals and express yourself while in Japan. •Discover regional cuisines of Japan through the Tabemon characters that you unlock and collect by completing each chapter. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Japanese Language4 screens
TABEMON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TABEMON at fortnightly against Japanese Language's every 3 months. TABEMON also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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. Japanese Language sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TABEMON sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Language ships an update every 3 months, TABEMON fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Japanese Language versus TABEMON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese LanguageTABEMON
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.511.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB119 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMichael BremnerVIRTUAL ARTS. Incorporated

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Japanese Language

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
2 purchases

TABEMON

Subscriptions2
  • Tabemon monthly plan$4.991 Month
  • Tabemon annual plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Japanese Language free?
Japanese Language is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TABEMON free?
TABEMON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japanese Language or TABEMON have ads?
Neither Japanese Language nor TABEMON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Language or TABEMON?
Japanese Language ships an update every 3 months, and TABEMON fortnightly. Most recently, Japanese Language was updated on November 3, 2026 and TABEMON on November 3, 2026.

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