Comparison

Ringotan vs Japanese Particle Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Japanese Particle Trainer

Master essential Japanese particles with interactive exercises. Learn meanings, practice sentence construction, and improve grammar for JLPT exams. Works offline and requires no account.

Highlights
  • Learn particle meanings and usage
  • Fill-in-the-blank sentence drills
  • Sentence building exercises
  • Grammar quizzes
  • JLPT grammar improvement
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Learn how to use Japanese particles correctly. Particles like は, が, を, に, and で are essential for building natural Japanese sentences. This app helps you understand their meanings and practice using them in real examples. Perfect for beginners, JLPT learners, and anyone struggling with Japanese grammar. Learn Common Japanese Particles Study clear explanations and examples for particles such as: は – topic marker が – subject marker を – object marker に – time and destination で – location of action へ – direction と – with / and も – also から – from まで – until Practice With Sentence Drills Fill-in-the-blank exercises help you choose the correct particle in context. Example: 私は ___ 学校に行きます Answer: は Build Sentences Drag words into the correct order to form natural Japanese sentences. Grammar Quizzes Test your understanding with multiple choice and listening exercises. Improve JLPT Grammar Skills Particles are heavily tested in JLPT N5 and N4. This app helps reinforce grammar patterns needed for reading and conversation. Start Reading Real Japanese Once you understand particles, practice reading real Japanese stories with vocabulary support on Yomikai. https://yomikai.com More Japanese Learning Apps Hiragana Practice – Learn Kana https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiragana-practice-learn-kana/id6759808213 Katakana Practice – Learn Kana https://apps.apple.com/us/app/katakana-practice-learn-kana/id6759991781 Japanese Verb Conjugator https://apps.apple.com/us/app/japanese-verb-conjugator/id6759823197 JapanMate AI – Travel Assistant https://apps.apple.com/us/app/japanmate-ai/id6758231759 Works offline. No account required. Master Japanese particles today.

Screenshots

Ringotan2 screens
Japanese Particle Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ringotan at 4.9 against Japanese Particle Trainer's 1.0. Ringotan also leads on ratings volume (574 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ringotan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ringotan versus Japanese Particle Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingotanJapanese Particle Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (574 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews95.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings574 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel PflughoeftIAN PATRICK MAHONEY

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

Japanese Particle Trainer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ringotan

No in-app purchases

None

Japanese Particle Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ringotan free?
Ringotan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japanese Particle Trainer free?
Japanese Particle Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ringotan or Japanese Particle Trainer?
Ringotan is rated higher. Ringotan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Japanese Particle Trainer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ringotan or Japanese Particle Trainer have ads?
Neither Ringotan nor Japanese Particle Trainer shows ads.

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