Roma vs ABCタイピング
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roma
Learn Roman alphabet (Romaji) for Japanese communication through interactive games. Choose between card matching or keyboard input modes, and practice with single characters or full words to defeat the Robo.
- Learn Romaji for Japanese communication
- Card matching mode
- Keyboard input mode
- Practice single characters (Letter)
- Practice multiple characters (Word)
- Beat the Robo game mechanic
- Uses Hepburn system
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Beat the Robo with Roma-ji(Roman alphabet). Let's learn Roma-ji to communicate with Japanese people! With this app, you can learn Roma-ji with using short words. There are two play modes. In 'Card' mode, choose an answer card which has the right roma-ji the Robo asked. In 'Keyboard' mode, input alphabets and make a correct answer by your own! In each mode , you can choose the question style. One is "Letter"(one hiragana character), the other is "Word"(more than one hiragana character). You correct, lose robo's power. Now, it's time to beat the Robo! ----- This app uses Hepburn system. -----
ABCタイピング
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ABC Typing is a fun and educational app designed for children aged 5 and up. Kids type the romaji (romanized Japanese) for the colorful hiragana balloons to pop them and earn points—making learning exciting and interactive! Supports both Hepburn and Kunrei-shiki romanization systems. Target Age: 5+ / Preschoolers & Elementary School Kids Learn Through Play: Master romaji and typing skills in a fun way Educational Benefits: - Get familiar with the keyboard - Understand the connection between hiragana and romaji - Practice reading, writing, and input skills Learning Modes: Easy / Normal / Hard Hint System: Easy mode shows romaji hints to support beginners Perfect for early ICT education or school readiness. One app to learn both Japanese and the alphabet! Adorable balloon animations keep kids engaged and smiling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ABCタイピング at none against Roma's shown. ABCタイピング also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roma ships an update every 3 months, ABCタイピング weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roma | ABCタイピング |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MASAHIRO MIZUTANI | Satoshi Fujimoto |
In-app purchases
Roma
No in-app purchases
ABCタイピング
No in-app purchases
