# Japanese Language vs TABEMON

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Japanese Language | TABEMON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 168 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Bremner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602991785) | [VIRTUAL ARTS. Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653294493) |

## What reviewers say

### Japanese Language

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-lingo-jp/id1630296652)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


### TABEMON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabemon/id1664323203)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabemon monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Tabemon annual plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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