Comparison

KanjiBox vs Bürger Test

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

Head to head
About

KanjiBox

Master Japanese language skills offline with interactive drills, quizzes, and flashcards. Track progress with detailed stats and game-like achievements. Includes handwriting practice and preparation for standardized tests.

Highlights
  • Offline Japanese study
  • Drills, quizzes, and flashcards
  • Handwriting practice modules
  • Progress tracking and achievements
  • JLPT and Kanji Kentei preparation
  • Adaptive learning with SRS
  • Customizable study sets
Features
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KanjiBox is a focused Japanese kanji and vocabulary trainer for learners at every level, from first-time beginners to advanced JLPT N1 candidates. • Simple yet effective algorithm Spaced Repetition System and smart Multiple Choice algorithm, combined to optimize your learning and track your progress • Multiple Modes to keep you motivated From Flashcards, to Drill training, to Gamified Quiz • No AI Slop KanjiBox was first released 19 years ago, and has helped hundreds of thousands achieve written Japanese mastery ever since. It does not, and will never, rely on half-baked LLM-driven content — — — — — — — — — — — — — KANJIBOX IS SMART — — — — — — — — — — — — — KanjiBox adapts to your performance by prioritizing items you struggle with, and reducing repetition of material you already know. As you progress, it will introduce new kanji and vocabulary, but always while following your pace. Spend more time on what needs work, and less time reviewing what you have already mastered. — — — — — — — — — — — — — KANJIBOX IS A MEAN TEACHER — — — — — — — — — — — — — Behind the deceptively simple Multiple Choice Question format, is a well-oiled algorithm designed to trip you up: similar-looking kanji, subtle pronunciation differences, closely-related grammatical words… Because the goal is to learn the language, not how to beat the test. — — — — — — — — — — — — — KANJIBOX IS ENGAGING — — — — — — — — — — — — — Exhaustive stats across levels and categories show you what you have mastered, what needs more practice, and how your results improve over time. Quiz mode adds a fun competitive element to your studying. Because serious should not mean tedious! — — — — — — — — — FEATURES — — — — — — — — — • Full JLPT N5–N1 kanji and vocabulary coverage • Sensei mode with 6,355 kanji, ~40,000 vocab words • Beginner mode with hiragana and katakana • Works fully offline • Custom Study Sets • Sync all learning stats and progress across devices • Add-ons to practice handwriting kana and kanji • Add-ons to practice specific grammar points Whether you are preparing for the JLPT, studying Japanese at school, or building your reading ability for everyday use, KanjiBox gives you a clear and practical way to improve. 始めましょう!Let's get started!

About

Bürger Test

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Prepare for the German citizenship test (Einbürgerungstest / Leben in Deutschland) with all 460 official BAMF questions, fully translated into 5 languages: German, English, Russian, Turkish, and Spanish. Bürger Test focuses your study on what matters most. A smart priority system surfaces unseen and previously incorrect questions first, so you spend time where you'll actually improve. No ads, no account, no internet. Your progress stays on your device. WHAT'S INCLUDED • All 300 general knowledge questions • All 160 state-specific questions (10 per federal state) • Native translations in German, English, Russian, Turkish, and Spanish • Detailed explanations and memory tips for every question • Question and answer images where the official test uses them SMART LEARNING MODE • Three-tier priority: unseen → previously wrong → review • Answer order shuffled each session, no memorizing by position • Switch between question languages on the fly to build vocabulary • Track progress across all 460 questions REALISTIC TEST SIMULATION • Official format: 30 general + 3 state questions = 33 total • 60-minute countdown timer, same as the real exam • Choose your federal state for state-specific questions • Pass threshold: 17 of 33 correct (51.5%) • Review every completed test with the exact answer order you saw PROGRESS & STATISTICS • Overall accuracy and study progress at a glance • Correct vs. incorrect counts per question • Complete test history with scores and pass/fail status • Replay past tests question-by-question to see what you got wrong DESIGNED FOR FOCUSED STUDY • Clean, distraction-free interface • Light and dark mode • No ads, ever • No account, no sign-up, no email required • Works completely offline after install • All progress stored locally on your device Bürger Test follows the official test format administered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). This app is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BAMF or the German government.

Screenshots

KanjiBox4 screens
Bürger Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bürger Test at Free against KanjiBox's $4.99. Bürger Test also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bürger Test is free to download; KanjiBox costs $4.99 up front. KanjiBox sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bürger Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KanjiBox versus Bürger Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanjiBoxBürger Test
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (139 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size361 MB32 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnknown Genius SoftwareBoring AI Technologies

Bugs and requests

KanjiBox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when launching at higher JLPT levels
  • Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
  • Incorrect kanji/vocabulary definitions in some cases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more grammar and sentence-level practice
  • Improve kanji writing recognition accuracy
  • Allow searching for specific kanji or vocabulary
  • Provide more detailed review of missed questions

Bürger Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

KanjiBox

One-time8
  • KanjiDraw$0.99
  • KanaDraw$0.99
  • Grammar - Beginner I: Particles$0.99
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  • Grammar - Intermediate I$0.99
  • Grammar - Beginner II: Where? When?$0.99
  • Grammar - Beginner III: 後, 前, 上, 下...$0.99
  • Advanced I: ところ+に,で,へ,を...$0.99
  • Vocab N5 Nouns (pt. 1)$0.99
None

Bürger Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KanjiBox free?
KanjiBox costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bürger Test free?
Bürger Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KanjiBox or Bürger Test have ads?
Neither KanjiBox nor Bürger Test shows ads.

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