Ringotan vs Kanken 3 Speed Mastery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ringotan
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.
- Learn Kanji by writing
- Advanced input detection
- Spaced repetition system (SRS)
- Focus on writing, not just reading
- Frequent updates with new features
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Learn Kanji by actually writing it! Ringotan is the first app built from the ground up to teach you how to WRITE Japanese Kanji, not just read them. By combining advanced input detection with industry-standard SRS (spaced repetition) algorithms, Ringotan ensures you learn as fully and quickly as possible. ----------------- Ringotan is free for a limited time. We update frequently, so be sure to check back for new features!
Kanken 3 Speed Mastery
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This app features over 6,000 frequently asked questions from the Kanji Kentei Level(The Japan Kanji Aptitude Test) 3 exam, using a unique algorithm based on the forgetting curve for rapid and repeated learning. **Self-Scoring Method:** You can tap "Correct" immediately for kanji you know well, allowing for swift learning similar to using flashcards. If you tap "Incorrect," the app will prioritize these questions at optimal intervals, ensuring thorough mastery. * Incorrect questions are re-tested one day later, then three days later, and so on, following the forgetting curve theory. * You can also review "Today's Incorrect Questions" and "Manually Registered Difficult Questions" for comprehensive review. **About Self-Scoring:** The app includes a handwriting space but does not have automatic recognition. Users must self-score by tapping "Correct" or "Incorrect." This approach avoids slowing down the learning process and ensures accurate reflection of your knowledge. **Question Fields:** The app covers: - Reading, Writing, Four-character idioms, Radicals, Antonyms, Synonyms (Note: Not all Level 3 fields are included.) **Learning Courses:** 1. **Mastery Course:** - All registered kanji questions presented based on the forgetting curve. - 20 questions per set, with proficiency changing based on correctness. 2. **Today's Incorrect Questions:** - Review questions answered incorrectly on the same day. - Proficiency does not change. 3. **Manually Registered Difficult Questions:** - Review manually registered difficult questions. - Proficiency does not change. **Premium Plan (Ad-Free):** The app is free with all features available, but you can remove ads with the Premium Plan (auto-renewing subscription). **About Auto-Renewal:** - Auto-renewing subscription charged monthly. - Payment charged to your iTunes account. - Cancel more than 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid renewal. - Cancel subscriptions via AppleID settings, not within the app. **Restore Auto-Renewal:** - Tap the restore button while logged in with the AppleID used for purchase. **Terms of Use** https://sites.google.com/view/kanken-3/terms **Privacy Policy** https://sites.google.com/view/kanken-3/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringotan at none against Kanken 3 Speed Mastery's 1. Ringotan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Kanken 3 Speed Mastery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Ringotan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ringotan ships an update every 3 days, Kanken 3 Speed Mastery every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ringotan | Kanken 3 Speed Mastery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (574 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 574 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Pflughoeft | Motoki Takata |
Bugs and requests
Ringotan
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional issues with stroke order recognition
- Some kanji pronunciations not accurately represented
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Kanken 3 Speed Mastery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ringotan
No in-app purchases
Kanken 3 Speed Mastery
- 広告の非表示$0.491 Month
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