Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks4 screens
Study Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks ships an update every 5 weeks, Study Quest monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks versus Study Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Japanese by MindSnacksStudy Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (436 ratings)4.1 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings436 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindSnacksFuturetro Studios

Customer experience

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

All ratings437 ratings
Positive61.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.3%

Study Quest

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

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

3 purchases

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

One-time3
  • 50 Japanese Lessons$4.99
  • All Language Pass Upgrade$17.99
  • All Language Pass$19.99
3 purchases

Study Quest

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

Questions

Is Learn Japanese by MindSnacks free?
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks 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, Learn Japanese by MindSnacks or Study Quest?
Study Quest is rated higher. Learn Japanese by MindSnacks averages 3.5 out of 5 from 436 ratings, while Study Quest averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Learn Japanese by MindSnacks or Study Quest have ads?
Neither Learn Japanese by MindSnacks nor Study Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Japanese by MindSnacks or Study Quest?
Learn Japanese by MindSnacks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Study Quest monthly. Most recently, Learn Japanese by MindSnacks was updated on October 23, 2026 and Study Quest on October 23, 2026.

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