# Remembering the Kanji vs GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remembering the Kanji at 62% against GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.'s 19%. Remembering the Kanji also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.'s advantage is price ($6.99 vs $10.99) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99 and GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Remembering the Kanji holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Remembering the Kanji's written reviews are positive against 19% of GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.'s.

Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remembering the Kanji | GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[3.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remembering-the-kanji/id424471278/reviews)** | [2.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-for-3rd-ed/id1551595310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **61.9% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#45** |
| Size | 23 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mirai Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/913913389) | [The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478996338) |

## 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


### GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genki-kanji-for-3rd-ed/id1551595310)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Master 317 basic kanji through over 1,100 vocabulary words. This app offers a self-paced learning experience with memorization, self-checking, audio pronunciations, and stroke order animations. Track your progress and focus on challenging kanji for efficient study.

**Highlights:** Learn 317 basic kanji, Study over 1,100 kanji words, Audio recordings for vocabulary, Stroke order animations, Progress tracking, Memorization and self-checking modes, Bookmark favorite words

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remembering the Kanji free?

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

### Is GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. free?

GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remembering the Kanji or GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.?

Remembering the Kanji is rated higher. Remembering the Kanji averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. averages 2.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Remembering the Kanji or GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. have ads?

Neither Remembering the Kanji nor GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remembering the Kanji or GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.?

Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, and GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. every 7 months. Most recently, Remembering the Kanji was updated on November 1, 2026 and GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed. on October 29, 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.*