Ringotan vs EELU
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!
EELU
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EELU offers students an exceptional application designed specifically to meet their academic needs and provide a seamless and integrated learning experience anytime, anywhere. The application provides comprehensive electronic student services, including quick access to academic documents and student information, saving time and effort for university students. It also features instant news and alerts, ensuring that students receive important announcements and news as soon as they are released, keeping them informed about everything new and important.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ringotan at every 3 days against EELU's weekly. Ringotan also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). 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, EELU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ringotan | EELU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (567 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 567 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Pflughoeft | Mohamed Elkerm |
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
EELU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ringotan
No in-app purchases
EELU
No in-app purchases
