# Ringotan vs JBP I 4th

The clearest difference is price: Ringotan at Free against JBP I 4th's $2.99. Ringotan also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (573 vs 1). JBP I 4th's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ringotan is free to download; JBP I 4th costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ringotan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringotan has 573 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Ringotan's written reviews are positive against 100% of JBP I 4th's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ringotan | JBP I 4th |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringotan/id1633001064/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbp-i-4th/id6444466245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 206 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Pflughoeft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633001066) | [Association for Japanese-Language Teaching](https://appshunter.io/developer/725965086) |

## What reviewers say

### Ringotan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringotan/id1633001064)

Master Japanese Kanji by practicing writing. This app uses advanced input detection and spaced repetition to help you learn quickly and effectively. Focuses on the physical act of writing characters, not just recognition.

**Highlights:** Learn Kanji by writing, Advanced input detection, Spaced repetition system (SRS), Focus on writing, not just reading, Frequent updates with new features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective kanji learning system
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔓 No ads or paywalls
- 💡 Customizable settings and integration with other resources
- 🎨 Visually pleasing and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Keyword hints not always clear enough
- 🔀 Limited ability to customize word lists
- 🔆 Light mode only, no dark mode option
- 🔍 Difficulty identifying which kanji is being tested at times

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with stroke order recognition
- Some kanji pronunciations not accurately represented

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow users to create and save custom kanji lists
- Provide more detailed keyword hints before writing
- Implement device sync to continue progress across platforms
- Add notification system to remind users of upcoming reviews


### JBP I 4th

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbp-i-4th/id6444466245)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app provides supplementary study materials for the Japanese for Busy People I Revised 4th Edition textbook. It features flashcards with pronunciation, adjustable playback speed for dialogues and speaking practice, quizzes, and settings for Hiragana/Romaji display.

**Highlights:** Electronic flashcards with pronunciation, Adjustable playback speed for dialogues, Speaking practice exercises, Lesson quizzes, Hiragana/Romaji display options, Progress tracking for memorized words

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ringotan free?

Ringotan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JBP I 4th free?

JBP I 4th costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ringotan or JBP I 4th?

Ringotan is rated higher. Ringotan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while JBP I 4th averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ringotan or JBP I 4th have ads?

Neither Ringotan nor JBP I 4th shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*