# 〒検索 vs Japandix

The clearest difference is price: Japandix at Free against 〒検索's $1.99. Japandix also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). 〒検索's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Japandix is free to download; 〒検索 costs $1.99 up front. Japandix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 〒検索 asks for nothing beyond the download.

〒検索 ships an update every 4 months, Japandix every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 〒検索 | Japandix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japandix/id725198784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shuji Fukumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/286423439) | [Dreams Come True Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/526596466) |

## What reviewers say

### 〒検索

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id297773756)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Japandix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japandix/id725198784)

This app serves as a digital appendix for diaries, offering a wealth of information on Japanese living, etiquette, and culture. It includes details on manners, calendars, unit conversions, and various trivia. Users can bookmark content and view it offline, with language switching between Japanese and English.

**Highlights:** Extensive Japan-related content, Index search functionality, Bookmark management (MyList), Offline viewing, Language switching (Japanese/English), Information on manners and etiquette, Living and trivia sections

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 〒検索 free?

〒検索 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Japandix free?

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

### Do 〒検索 or Japandix have ads?

Japandix shows ads; 〒検索 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 〒検索 or Japandix?

〒検索 ships an update every 4 months, and Japandix every 5 months. Most recently, 〒検索 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Japandix on November 6, 2026.

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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.*