Ringotan vs HelloReader!
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!
HelloReader!
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HelloReader 是一款专为小说爱好者打造的极简纯净阅读器，摒弃一切弹窗与插页广告，专注内容，让你沉浸在故事中。 主题模式：支持日间/夜间自动切换，护眼又舒适； 章节翻动：屏幕左右滑动进入上一章或下一章； 字体调节：自由调节字体大小，满足不同阅读习惯； 书籍管理：添加、删除书籍，随时恢复上次阅读位置； 多源导入：支持从 飘天等常见小说网站智能导入； 朗读服务：点击文本开启微软中文语音，免费使用，多种语音可选； 背景运行：支持手机关闭模式下语音持续播放； 离线阅读：访问过的章节自动存储，同步
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ringotan at every 3 days against HelloReader!'s every 3 weeks. Ringotan also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ringotan ships an update every 3 days, HelloReader! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ringotan | HelloReader! |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Pflughoeft | Dong Liang |
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
HelloReader!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ringotan
No in-app purchases
HelloReader!
No in-app purchases
