Ringotan vs Learn Japanese Fast
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!
Learn Japanese Fast
Master Japanese vocabulary with science-based spaced repetition. Expand your word bank with over 1,000 common terms and track your daily study progress. This tool is designed to boost your learning efficiency and communication skills.
- Expand vocabulary with 1,000+ common words
- Science-based spaced repetition for efficient learning
- Track daily study progress
- Learn Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
- Boost communication skills
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Improve your Japanese vocabulary with science based spaced repitition to help you learn FAST! Main Features: - Expand Your Vocabulary: Learn over 1,000 common words. - Science-Based Spaced Repetition: Learn faster and more efficiently, and retain information longer. - Track Your Progress: Easily keep track of the number of cards you study each day. Our app is the perfect tool to support your Japanese learning journey. Boost your vocabulary effectively and improve your communication skills! Terms Of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/0a545333-2273-4270-b6d5-27f2f54f0420
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringotan at none against Learn Japanese Fast's 3. Ringotan also leads on ratings volume (574 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Learn Japanese Fast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ringotan asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ringotan against 5.0 for Learn Japanese Fast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ringotan has 574 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ringotan | Learn Japanese Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (574 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 574 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Pflughoeft | Gabe Rogers |
Customer experience
Ringotan
Learn Japanese Fast
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
Learn Japanese Fast
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ringotan
No in-app purchases
Learn Japanese Fast
- 週間$4.997 Days
- 月額$15.991 Month
- 年間7 Days trial$48.991 Year
Questions
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