JEDict vs SakuraIku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JEDict
This app helps users learn Japanese kanji and words through various search methods, including readings, English translations, and graphemes. It features handwritten recognition, OCR, stroke order animations, and JLPT lists for comprehensive study.
- Kanji and word search
- Handwritten kanji recognition
- Kanji search by graphemes
- Japanese OCR
- Kanji stroke order animation
- JLPT lists
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JEDict is Japanese kanji and word searching application. It uses the dictionaries from Monash University FTP Archive. The following features are supported: • Kanji and word search by Japanese reading or English translation • Handwritten kanji recognition of all 6355 kanji • Kanji search by graphemes • Japanese optical character recognition • Word by word translation • Japanese kanji stroke order with kanji vector graphics • JLPT lists
SakuraIku
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SakuraIku is a fast offline Japanese dictionary and flashcard study tool built for learners who want to look up words quickly and remember them over time. Search over 100,000 words instantly by English meaning, romaji, kana, or kanji. No internet connection required. Even when disconnected, you can always be connected to Japanese. If you ever wanted to take that vacation to Japan or watch your favorite anime without subtitles, SakuraIku has got your back! If you find a word you want to remember, with a single tap it can be added to your flashcards. Using modern spaced repetition algorithms, SakuraIku shows you your flashcards at the optimal time, minimizing review time while maximizing retention rate. All of your words, reviews, notes, and lists can sync with iCloud. No account is required. There are no ads to distract you, and no tracking to invade your privacy. Power users can organize their collection with tags, custom lists, and smart lists to focus on what matters. Study statistics help you track your progress as your Japanese grows. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaelhorowitz.dev/sakuraiku_privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: JEDict at 4 against SakuraIku's 1. JEDict also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. JEDict sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SakuraIku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | JEDict | SakuraIku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 312 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergey Kurkin | Michael Horowitz |
In-app purchases
JEDict
- JEDict Pro$19.99
- OSX Basic$23.99
SakuraIku
- SakuraIku Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Sakuralku Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- SakuraIku Premium Lifetime$49.99









