Learn Japanese by MindSnacks vs Study Quest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks
Master Japanese reading, writing, and conversation skills through 8 engaging games. Learn over 800 words and phrases with native speaker audio and practice three writing systems. Ideal for all ages, it makes language acquisition fun and effective.
- 8 addictive learning games
- 800+ Japanese words & phrases
- Practice Kana, Kanji, and Romaji
- Native speaker audio for pronunciation
- 50 lessons by expert instructors
- Personalized learning algorithms
- Review mode and additional challenges
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*** One of the best educational apps of the year - Apple (iTunes Rewind) *** Learning Japanese can be intimidating, but we make it easy with 8 addictive games designed to build essential reading, writing & conversation skills. When learning involves beating old high scores instead of flipping flashcards, it’s amazing how quickly you’ll start to speak, read and write Japanese. Perfect for adults and kids, our one-of-a-kind app lets you toggle between three Japanese writing systems: kana, kanji, and romaji. To help with memorization, each lesson contains up to 20 Japanese words & phrases along with matching audio clips from a professional native speaking samurai. Download today to get the first lesson absolutely free, and for all you aspiring ninja wordsmiths, upgrade to access all 50 lessons and additional side quests for 40+ hours of content. It’s time to become one with your touch screen and master the art of speaking Japanese once and for all. * PRESS * USA Today One of the top-three iOS apps that “make the process of learning new words fun.” App Storm “Japanese is a rare example of a beautifully polished and well-designed app and receives a hearty 9 out of 10 rating...It’s cheap, it’s colourful and it’s damn good fun.” App Safari "This app is not just your average, run-of-the-mill crash course... It includes complex exercises, challenges, and lessons that make the learning process fun and effective." * FEATURES * -- 8 addictive and unique games -- 800+ Japanese words & phrases to study and master -- Three ways to practice: Kana, Kanji and Romaji -- Spoken audio clips provided by a native Japanese speaker to help with pronunciation -- Hand-illustrated image library to help memorize words and symbols -- 50 Japanese lessons designed by expert instructors (upgrade required) -- Personalized learning algorithms to maximize memorization, retention & contextual usage -- Enhanced review mode lets you replay previously mastered lessons -- Additional quests & challenges will keep you motivated -- Thoughtful curriculum that may induce smiles and the occasional “booyah!!!” when achieving new high scores * WHAT OUR (SUPER AWESOME) FANS HAVE TO SAY * “I have no Japanese experience, so I was curious what would happen if I gave it a shot. I was immediately hooked and found myself learning the basics without even knowing it.” “I’ve been studying Japanese for 2 years and this is the first time I’ve come across a program I can’t wait to use everyday.” * THE SCIENCE BEHIND MINDSNACKS * At MindSnacks we like to keep it fun, but we’re serious about learning. That’s why our Japanese app includes 8 challenging games designed by education experts. Each game teaches a specific skill and helps create a well-rounded learning experience for both kids and adults that goes well beyond basic flashcards. Of course studying is only worth it if it works, so our unique algorithm reinforces the learning process using proven methods from the field of memory studies. Over time, the games adapt to your individual performance, selectively repeating Japanese words, phrases and grammatical points with which you’ve previously struggled. In other words, as you learn Japanese, the app learns about you for a more effective learning experience. Whether you’re traveling to Japan for pleasure or learning Japanese for business, MindSnacks will help with your grammar and vocab so you can become less reliant on a dictionary or translator. Great for beginning and intermediate learners of Japanese, MindSnacks is like a helpful Japanese teacher that goes where you go and teaches on your terms. * SUPPORT * For more information or support, please contact us at support@mindsnacks.com. Or if you’re feeling social, come on over and like, follow or tweet us. VISIT US: mindsnacks.com FOLLOW US: twitter.com/mindsnacks LIKE US: facebook.com/mindsnacks
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Study Quest at 4.1 against Learn Japanese by MindSnacks's 3.5. Learn Japanese by MindSnacks's advantage is ratings volume (436 vs 18) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Learn Japanese by MindSnacks sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Study Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Study Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Japanese by MindSnacks has 436 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Learn Japanese by MindSnacks's written reviews are positive against 65% of Study Quest's.
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks ships an update every 5 weeks, Study Quest monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Learn Japanese by MindSnacks | Study Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (436 ratings) | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | 64.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 436 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MindSnacks | Futuretro Studios |
Customer experience
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks
Study Quest
Bugs and requests
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks
Reported bugs
2 issues- Quests not tracking progress correctly
- App crashing or not working on newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- More languages beyond Japanese
- Writing practice for characters
- Grammar lessons
- Ability to customize/add own vocabulary
- More games and content updates
Study Quest
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks
- 50 Japanese Lessons$4.99
- All Language Pass Upgrade$17.99
- All Language Pass$19.99
Study Quest
- Pile of Oins$0.99
- Bag of Oins$1.99
- Chest of Oins$2.99
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