# Learn Japanese by MindSnacks vs Study Quest

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn Japanese by MindSnacks | Study Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-by-mindsnacks/id633683543/reviews) | **[4.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-quest/id662849400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **436** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MindSnacks](https://appshunter.io/developer/385497071) | [Futuretro Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/566957208) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-by-mindsnacks/id633683543)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Japanese Lessons | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Language Pass Upgrade | $17.99 | one-time |
| All Language Pass | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging games
- 👍 Effective for learning vocabulary
- 🚀 Quick progress and mastery of words
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔒 Lack of account/progress sync
- 💡 Limited free content, need to pay for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Quests not tracking progress correctly
- App crashing or not working on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More languages beyond Japanese
- Writing practice for characters
- Grammar lessons
- Ability to customize/add own vocabulary
- More games and content updates


### Study Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-quest/id662849400)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Oins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Oins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Oins | $2.99 | one-time |


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