# Breakthrough! Visual Novel vs iago

The clearest difference is rating: iago at 4.8 against Breakthrough! Visual Novel's 3.7. iago also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). Breakthrough! Visual Novel's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breakthrough! Visual Novel sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and iago sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iago holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iago has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Breakthrough! Visual Novel's written reviews are positive against 72% of iago's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakthrough! Visual Novel | iago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-visual-novel/id1639829477/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iago-learn-japanese/id6471793412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 732 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Ding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639829479) | [Iago Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715968359) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakthrough! Visual Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakthrough-visual-novel/id1639829477)

This educational game helps intermediate language learners improve vocabulary and reading comprehension through interactive stories and flashcards. It offers multiple languages and cultural insights, making learning engaging.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary building mode, Interactive story reading, Flashcard deck building, Unlockable in-game content, Multiple language support, Cultural exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Character Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yuri - Story Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jose - Story Pack | $7.99 | one-time |


### iago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iago-learn-japanese/id6471793412)

Embark on an adventure through Japan to learn conversational Japanese. This visual novel game uses real-world scenarios and dynamic conversations to teach grammar and phrases. Get pronunciation feedback and practice essential Japanese scripts.

**Highlights:** Visual novel stories with characters, Dynamic, personalized conversations, Curriculum design from various situations, Pronunciation feedback, Hiragana & Katakana practice, Contextual grammar learning

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $23.90 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $29.90 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $29.90 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $75.90 | per year |
| 12 Months | $94.90 | per year |
| 12 Months | $94.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn Japanese
- 🚀 Helpful for practicing speaking and pronunciation
- 💡 Realistic conversational scenarios
- 👍 Useful for preparing for trips to Japan
- 👍 Effective for current Japanese language students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio and visual bugs (e.g., audio cutting out, text getting cut off)
- 🐛 Speech recognition issues (not picking up user's speech correctly)
- 🐛 Unclear if the app will eventually require a paid subscription
- 👎 Moves too quickly for complete beginners, lacks basic lessons
- 👎 Too much English used, not enough immersion in Japanese

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to use the microphone
- Error message about invalid attempt to destructure non-iterable
- Music volume interferes with ability to hear the voice actor
- Inability to delete account or turn off automatic subscription

**Requested features**

- Add option to review vocabulary and grammar learned in previous lessons
- Provide slower audio playback option for better comprehension
- Implement a way to delete or restart recordings during practice
- Improve UI/UX to ensure all content is visible on the screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakthrough! Visual Novel free?

Breakthrough! Visual Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iago free?

iago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breakthrough! Visual Novel or iago?

iago is rated higher. Breakthrough! Visual Novel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iago averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Breakthrough! Visual Novel or iago have ads?

Breakthrough! Visual Novel shows ads; iago does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*