# Remembering the Kanji vs Satori Reader

The clearest difference is price: Satori Reader at Free against Remembering the Kanji's $10.99. Satori Reader also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 62%). Remembering the Kanji's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Satori Reader is free to download; Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99 up front. Satori Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Remembering the Kanji asks for nothing beyond the download.

Satori Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satori Reader has 218 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Remembering the Kanji's written reviews are positive against 90% of Satori Reader's.

Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, Satori Reader every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remembering the Kanji | Satori Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remembering-the-kanji/id424471278/reviews) | **[4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satori-reader/id1382950847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **218** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 23 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mirai Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/913913389) | [Brak Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304088759) |

## What reviewers say

### Remembering the Kanji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remembering-the-kanji/id424471278)

This app provides flashcards and review tools for learning Japanese kanji using the Heisig method. It offers customizable study lists, mnemonic story saving, stroke order animations, and drawing practice. Learn kanji readings and jukugo, and review lessons from the companion books.

**Highlights:** Flashcards and review slides, Customizable study lists, Mnemonic story saving, Animated stroke order diagrams, On-screen drawing practice, Learn kanji readings and jukugo, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Excellent companion to Heisig books
- ✍️ Stroke order animations and writing practice
- 🎯 Organized by lessons for easy review
- 📋 Customizable study lists
- 💾 Ability to add personal stories and notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📖 No Heisig stories included (copyright issues)
- 🔄 Lacks spaced repetition system (SRS)
- 📱 Portrait mode only, no landscape support
- 🔍 Search defaults to numbers instead of letters
- 💾 Data loss after updates (study lists, stories)

**Reported bugs**

- Study lists and stories deleted after updates
- Backup crashes on iOS devices
- App crashes when adding multiple kanji to study list
- Flashcard progress not saving
- Import function crashes with CSV files

**Requested features**

- Include Heisig stories from the book
- Add spaced repetition system (SRS/Anki-style)
- Landscape/split-screen support for iPad
- Search default to alphabetical letters
- Expand story/notes display area


### Satori Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satori-reader/id1382950847)

Enhance your Japanese reading and listening skills with engaging stories written by native speakers. Features adaptive kanji, smart definitions, and spaced repetition to build vocabulary. Get clarity with friendly annotations and human feedback.

**Highlights:** Compelling stories by native speakers, Audio narration by voice actors, Adaptive kanji presentation, Smart word definitions, Friendly annotations, Spaced repetition vocabulary review, Human feedback and support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Satori Reader Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Satori Reader Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Satori Reader Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for improving reading and listening skills
- 👍 Detailed grammar and vocabulary explanations
- 🎨 Customizable display settings for kanji/furigana
- 💡 Integrated spaced repetition flashcard system
- 🎧 High-quality voice acting and audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or sync issues
- 🕰️ Lack of speed control for audio playback
- 💰 Subscription-based model can be expensive
- 🔍 Limited search/navigation functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account creation problems
- Syncing and loading delays on some devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to loop audio playback
- Kanji lookup/learning tools integration
- More advanced/diverse content selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remembering the Kanji free?

Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Satori Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remembering the Kanji or Satori Reader?

Satori Reader is rated higher. Remembering the Kanji averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Satori Reader averages 4.8 from 218 ratings.

### Do Remembering the Kanji or Satori Reader have ads?

Neither Remembering the Kanji nor Satori Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remembering the Kanji or Satori Reader?

Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, and Satori Reader every 3 months. Most recently, Remembering the Kanji was updated on October 18, 2026 and Satori Reader on October 18, 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.*