Comparison

Remembering the Kanji vs SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)

Features
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Welcome to the ultimate SwiftCore Compiler app, designed to provide an intuitive and powerful coding experience. The app is equipped with features that cater to both beginners and seasoned developers, ensuring a seamless coding journey. Key Features: Syntax Highlighting: Enjoy a vibrant and readable code editor with color-coded syntax highlighting, making it easy to distinguish between different parts of your code. Fast Code Layout: Our fast code layout includes frequently used symbols, allowing you to code more efficiently and with fewer keystrokes. Tools Layout: Access essential shortcuts such as copy, paste, undo, redo, share, and more, all from a convenient tools layout. Customize your own shortcuts to match your workflow and enhance productivity. Navigation Layout: Move your cursor effortlessly with our navigation layout, designed to make code navigation smooth and intuitive. Scan Code Feature: Quickly scan and import code snippets using your device's camera. Perfect for grabbing code from textbooks, whiteboards, or printed documents. Tutorials and News Section: Stay updated with the latest in Swift development through our integrated tutorials and news section. Learn new techniques, best practices, and keep up with industry trends. Bookmarks and Project Management: Easily bookmark important code snippets and projects for quick access. Manage your projects efficiently with our built-in project organization tools. Elevate your coding experience with the SwiftCore Compiler app, where every feature is crafted to support your development needs. Whether you're writing your first line of code or debugging complex projects, the app is your perfect coding companion. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

Screenshots

Remembering the Kanji3 screens
SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) at $2.99 against Remembering the Kanji's $10.99. SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99 and SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remembering the Kanji versus SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemembering the KanjiSwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)
Price$10.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirai AppsHrishi Suthar

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

SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Remembering the Kanji

No in-app purchases

None

SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remembering the Kanji free?
Remembering the Kanji costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) free?
SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remembering the Kanji or SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) have ads?
Neither Remembering the Kanji nor SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remembering the Kanji or SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro)?
Remembering the Kanji ships an update every 2 months, and SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) every 4 months. Most recently, Remembering the Kanji was updated on October 23, 2026 and SwiftCore ‎Compiler(Pro) on October 25, 2026.

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