Comparison

Japanese Study Step 1 vs Study Quest

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Study Step 1

This app offers an engaging way to learn elementary Japanese through writing. It utilizes a unique writing recognition system to teach hiragana and katakana, followed by dictation and game-based learning.

Highlights
  • Writing recognition system
  • Learn hiragana and katakana
  • Dictation exercises
  • Game-based learning
  • Phonics instruction
  • Character voiceovers
Features
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■ Japanese language study STEP 1 with "Writing Princess" (For iPhone & iPad.) ■ Elementary Japanese language education APP by enjoyable learning with writing. ■ Japanese language dictation learning is possible by writing with this APP. 'Writing Princess STEP 1' is an innovative APP through which people can learn Japanese language as if mother teach English words to young child by writing those words on the notebook. Not only visual factor(figures) and auditory factor(sounds) of traditional APPs, but writing recognition system which is developed by ourselves in this APP make it possible for people to study without notebook or pens. Now, why don't you, young boys and girls, enjoy writing and study with 'Writing Princess STEP 1'? ■ Japanese language education APP which can do dictation! ■ Maximizing the effectiveness of learning Japanese language by using the concept that mother teach Japanese words to young child by writing those words on the notebook! ■ Patent for writing recognition system! ■ Appeared on TV program, MBC Power Magazine! ■ Appeared on TV program, KBS 9 NEWS! ■ Characteristics of Writing Princess STEP 1 1. First stage - Phonics - Learning elementary Japanese alphabet! - Japanese language can be learned by writing 'hiragana' sound (あ~ん), katakana (ア~ン) as the order of making each letter. 2. Second stage - Dictation - Learning Japanese by listening & writing memorized letter. - Japanese language can be learned by writing and listening pronunciation of Writing Princess 3. Third stage - Game - Learning Japanese by Game memorized First stage & Second stage. 4. "Writing Princess & Writing King" Characters' awesome voice ■ 'Korean Study STEP I with Writing Princess' is also released for studying Korean. ■ 'Mathematics study STEP I with Wiriting Princess" is also being developed for student. ■ Please leave your opinions, and it will be considered carefully for further development. ■ e-mail - ceosoftheaven@gmail.com ■ Produced by Softheaven Inc.

About

Study Quest

Embark on an epic quest to master languages by battling monsters and casting spells. Create a hero, use interactive flashcards, and compete with friends to boost motivation and retention. This app supports multiple languages and is suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Hero creation and customization
  • Interactive flashcard books
  • Gem-matching spell casting
  • Monster battles in vibrant worlds
  • Co-op and competitive multiplayer
  • Smart algorithm for retention
Features
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Create a hero and embark on an epic quest of language mastery! Supported languages: English · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Korean · Spanish ...with more coming soon! - Create your own, or discover official and community created books of interactive flashcards. - Match gems then answer questions to turn them into powerful spells. - Battle monsters across a host of beautiful, vibrant worlds. - Co-operate and compete with friends to boost your motivation. - Flashcards are scheduled by smart algorithms, proven to ensure maximum retention. Centre your studies around the app, or use it as an aid in tandem with other courses. Whatever your experience and skill level, Study Quest is an essential part of your language learning toolkit!

Screenshots

Japanese Study Step 14 screens
Study Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Study Quest at none against Japanese Study Step 1's shown. Study Quest also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Japanese Study Step 1's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Japanese Study Step 1 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Study Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Japanese Study Step 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Quest has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Japanese Study Step 1's written reviews are positive against 65% of Study Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, Study Quest monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Japanese Study Step 1 versus Study Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese Study Step 1Study Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFTHEAVENFuturetro Studios

Customer experience

Japanese Study Step 1

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Study Quest

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral23.5%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Japanese Study Step 1

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$1.99
3 purchases

Study Quest

One-time3
  • Pile of Oins$0.99
  • Bag of Oins$1.99
  • Chest of Oins$2.99

Questions

Is Japanese Study Step 1 free?
Japanese Study Step 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study Quest free?
Study Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Japanese Study Step 1 or Study Quest?
Japanese Study Step 1 is rated higher. Japanese Study Step 1 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Study Quest averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Japanese Study Step 1 or Study Quest have ads?
Japanese Study Step 1 shows ads; Study Quest does not.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Study Step 1 or Study Quest?
Japanese Study Step 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Study Quest monthly. Most recently, Japanese Study Step 1 was updated on September 13, 2026 and Study Quest on June 1, 2026.

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