Remembering the Kanji vs Memory Kanji
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remembering the Kanji
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.
- 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
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"Remembering the Kanji" (Official flashcard and review app for the Heisig method) is a kanji learning App to complement the bestselling kanji books “Remembering the Kanji” (Volumes I, II & III), by Dr. James W. Heisig. * Now updated for Edition 6 of Volume I. For over 40 years, users have benefited from the highly effective Heisig Method for learning Japanese kanji. With this sole official “Remembering the Kanji” app, you now have review slides and flashcards for over 3,000 kanji available on your mobile device! This App is available only on the App Store! Reviews for the Heisig Method: ***** “Fastest way to learn all 2000” — L.S. (Texas) ***** “A great gem in kanji learning” — Z.N. ***** “Fantastic for achieving literacy” — S.C. (Michigan) ***** “It's actually fun! And ‘fun’ matters!” — F.T. ***** “I'd recommend this for serious learners of Japanese” — E.H. (Illinois) What is special about this App? - It is portable, allowing for review anywhere, anytime, without the need for an internet connection. - It is the first and only authorized "Remembering the Kanji" App. - It is customizable to your needs and preferences. - It has an easy-to-use interface. - It is reasonably priced. What this great App can help you with: - Creating your own study lists and generating flashcards for you to review what you have learned — You’ll love the flashcards function! - Saving notes for your own imaginative mnemonic stories for each kanji in "Remembering the Kanji" Volume I. Whenever you need to jog your memory to recall the story behind a kanji — refer to the App! - Learning the stroke order of each and every kanji with fantastic animated diagrams! - Practicing drawing each kanji with your finger on screen, and comparing your result with a written form of the kanji. - Learning the readings (pronunciations) of each and every kanji in "Remembering the Kanji". Also, learn the readings of kanji combination words (jukugo). - Reviewing each lesson for Volumes I, II & III of the "Remembering the Kanji" books with easy-to-use review slides. - Looking up the meaning of primitive elements quickly. - Looking up kanji by stroke number. - Searching for key words and finding the kanji you want in an instant. Take your kanji knowledge to the next level with this convenient and easy-to-use App! Copyright Notice: Kanji data is Copyright © 2013 James W. Heisig KanjiVG data is Copyright © 2013 Ulrich Apel
Memory Kanji
This app turns learning Japanese kanji into a fun memory card game. Match kanji with their readings and translations to improve recall and retention. It adapts to your study path and complements any learning method.
- Kanji matching memory game
- Customizable kanji selection
- JLPT N5, N4, N3 levels included
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking with scoring
- Multiple difficulty modes
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Enhance your kanji learning with Memory Kanji! Based on the classic memory card game, this app transforms learning Japanese characters into an engaging experience: match each kanji with its correct reading and translation to earn points. An effective method to fix kanji in your long-term memory while having fun. Perfectly adapts to your study path The custom mode lets you select exactly the kanji you're studying as you encounter them in your textbook or Japanese course. Memory Kanji evolves along with your learning, providing targeted and always relevant support for your study goals. Effectively complements any study method Whether you're self-taught or attending a structured course, Memory Kanji is the ideal complementary tool to consolidate your knowledge. The app currently includes the complete libraries of JLPT levels N5, N4, and N3, perfect to use in parallel with any textbook or school program to achieve better results in less time. Key features Available in English, Italian, French, and German Over 600 kanji organized according to JLPT levels (N5, N4, and N3) Create your personal kanji library based on your study path Detailed kanji library with meanings and on'yomi and kun'yomi readings Search tool to quickly find a kanji by its reading or meaning Intuitive and attractive interface Variable difficulty modes (12 or 16 cards) Scoring system to track your progress Works completely offline Memory Kanji is the perfect ally for those who want to master Japanese kanji: an effective complementary tool that makes learning faster, more fun, and more lasting. Download Memory Kanji now and transform the study of Japanese characters into an exciting game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Memory Kanji at 100% against Remembering the Kanji's 62%. Memory Kanji also leads on price ($3.99 vs $10.99). Remembering the Kanji's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99 and Memory Kanji $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Remembering the Kanji | Memory Kanji |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mirai Apps | Antonio Cetrangolo |
Customer experience
Remembering the Kanji
Memory Kanji
Bugs and requests
Remembering the Kanji
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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
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- Stroke order differs from book for some kanji
- App crashes on older devices (iPhone 3G, iPad 2)
- Flashcard settings reset when switching modes
- Lessons skip kanji from book
- Notes not displaying on flashcards
- Study list progress not resuming after pause
- Occasional crashes during flashcard function
Requested features
16 requests- 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
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- Clickable primitive elements linking to related kanji
- Progress tracking and resume functionality
- Audio pronunciation support
- Kanji compound meaning translations on flashcards
- Highlight/bold/italicize text in story area
- Drawing practice integrated into flashcard review
- Sync progress across devices
- RTK 3 support
- Visual progress indicators and motivation features
- Backup to cloud storage
- Timed repetition system
Memory Kanji
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remembering the Kanji
No in-app purchases
Memory Kanji
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remembering the Kanji free?
Is Memory Kanji free?
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