Comparison

激戦!英単語 vs MotiTan

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

Head to head
About

激戦!英単語

Features
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英単語力を全国のプレイヤーと競う英単語アプリです。 中学生、高校生から社会人まで、あなたの英語力をAIが自動で計測し、ちょうど勉強になるレベルの単語が出題されます。 簡単な単語から難しい単語まで約2万単語を発音付きで収録。 英単語を覚えて、ランキング上位を目指そう! 単語力だけでなく、読解力も問われる「穴埋め問題」モードも追加されました!

About

MotiTan

This app uses AI to create a fun and effective way to learn English vocabulary. It offers various game modes, including quests and real-time online battles, to help users memorize words through engaging challenges. Track your progress and compete with others to improve your English skills.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personalized learning
  • Gamified vocabulary quests
  • Real-time online battles
  • Progress tracking and visualization
  • Character collection and customization
  • Monthly rankings and rewards
  • Friend challenges and collaboration
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"Just one more battle." Before you know it, you know more words than you did yesterday. The joy of winning a quick match overlaps with the pure satisfaction of realizing you actually remembered the word when it mattered. ■ 50-second real-time vocabulary battles Jump into quick 50-second quiz battles against friends or other players in real time. Each match is fast and focused, making it easy to fit meaningful vocabulary practice into short breaks during your day. You can compete in the Citizen League rankings, or choose to practice comfortably without joining the league. ■ Adventure mode with instant explanations Meet each word naturally in Adventure mode. Learn vocabulary through clear pictures, audio pronunciations, and example sentences while answering quizzes. If you make a mistake, explanations appear immediately so you can correct your understanding on the spot. You can also look up words anytime using the built-in dictionary. ■ Smart word books and custom review Keep your vocabulary organized automatically. Your word book sorts words based on how well you know them, helping you review weak or almost-forgotten terms before they slip away. You can also create your own custom word books for specific goals, and add words from a photo of a textbook or handout. Take a vocabulary level check to measure your current knowledge and select the ideal course for your level. ■ Listen on the go Turn on audio autoplay to listen to your words wherever you are. Adjust audio through 7 speed settings ranging from 0.5x to 3.0x. Background playback keeps audio running smoothly even when your screen is locked. Keep track of your consistency with learning records, complete missions, and dress up your characters. ■ Courses for English speakers Expand your vocabulary in Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French, or German: - Japanese: Conversation, JLPT, Kids - Korean: Conversation, TOPIK, Kids - Chinese: Conversation, HSK, AP Chinese, Kids - Spanish: Conversation, DELE, AP Spanish, Kids - French: Conversation, DELF/DALF, TEF/TCF Canada, Kids - German: Conversation, Goethe-Zertifikat, Kids ■ Sister app integration MotiTan is made by Astran in Tokyo. You can log in with the same account across both MotiTan and our sister conversation app, MotiSpi, to build your vocabulary and conversational skills together. ■ Free to start MotiTan is free to start. Some features include paid plans and usage limits. A Family plan is also available for parents managing their family's learning experience. Terms of Use https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/riyokiyaku Privacy Policy https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/motitan AP is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this app.

Screenshots

激戦!英単語4 screens
MotiTan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 激戦!英単語 at none against MotiTan's 16. MotiTan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (153 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MotiTan sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 激戦!英単語 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 激戦!英単語 against 4.7 for MotiTan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotiTan has 153 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of 激戦!英単語's written reviews are positive against 53% of MotiTan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

激戦!英単語 ships an update every 2 weeks, MotiTan weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
激戦!英単語 versus MotiTan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter激戦!英単語MotiTan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.7 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews — better52.6% of reviews
Number of ratings13153 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB490 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMindwalk Corp.Astran Inc.

Customer experience

激戦!英単語

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

MotiTan

All ratings153 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative31.6%

In-app purchases

None

激戦!英単語

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

MotiTan

Subscriptions6
  • 1ヶ月プラン$9.991 Month
  • 1ヶ月プラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 12ヶ月プラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • 12ヶ月プラン$59.991 Year
  • ファミリープラン(キャンペーン)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • ファミリープラン$69.991 Year
One-time10
  • コイン 1,000枚$0.49
  • モチベイト原石×1$0.99
  • コイン 5,000枚$2.99
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  • モチベイト原石×6$3.99
  • モチベイト原石×12$5.99
  • コイン 20,000枚$8.99
  • モチベイト原石×30$12.99
  • モチベイト原石×60$24.99
  • モチベイト原石×85$29.99
  • コイン 100,000枚$39.99

Questions

Is 激戦!英単語 free?
激戦!英単語 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MotiTan free?
MotiTan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 激戦!英単語 or MotiTan?
激戦!英単語 is rated higher. 激戦!英単語 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MotiTan averages 4.7 from 153 ratings.
Do 激戦!英単語 or MotiTan have ads?
Both 激戦!英単語 and MotiTan show ads.
Which is updated more often, 激戦!英単語 or MotiTan?
激戦!英単語 ships an update every 2 weeks, and MotiTan weekly. Most recently, 激戦!英単語 was updated on October 30, 2026 and MotiTan on October 30, 2026.

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