# Hello vs KanaLab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KanaLab at 100% against Hello's 50%. KanaLab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Hello's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (63 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KanaLab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hello asks for nothing beyond the download.

KanaLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello has 63 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hello's written reviews are positive against 100% of KanaLab's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello | KanaLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-hello-complete/id609700328/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanalab-learn-japanese/id6794409885/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 285 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Hello-Hello LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/371655433) | [Taylor Moses](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867201539) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-hello-complete/id609700328)

This app provides access to comprehensive language learning courses, including conversational lessons and vocabulary exercises. It utilizes a unique mobile immersion methodology to help users learn quickly and effectively across 13 languages. Access your courses on any mobile device or the web.

**Highlights:** Conversational lessons, Vocabulary exercises, 13 languages available, Mobile and web access, Mobile Immersion methodology, Interactive animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### KanaLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanalab-learn-japanese/id6794409885)

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with mnemonics, adaptive reviews, and fun games. This app offers a structured path for beginners to build reading skills through lessons, quizzes, and spaced repetition.

**Highlights:** Learn Hiragana and Katakana with mnemonics, Adaptive spaced repetition for memory, Interactive quizzes and review sessions, Fun learning games (Matching, Falling Kana, etc.), Track mastery and progress, Beginner-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello free?

Hello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KanaLab free?

KanaLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello or KanaLab?

KanaLab is rated higher. Hello averages 3.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while KanaLab averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hello or KanaLab have ads?

Neither Hello nor KanaLab shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*