# 一番辞书 vs Goukaku

The clearest difference is rating: Goukaku at 5.0 against 一番辞书's 4.3. Goukaku also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 一番辞书's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 一番辞书 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Goukaku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goukaku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 78% positive.

一番辞书 ships an update every 11 days, Goukaku every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 一番辞书 | Goukaku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ain2/id6444074722/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goukaku/id6504976988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 78.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 720 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [汉军 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613547562) | [Guangzhou Youtu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523128639) |

## What reviewers say

### 一番辞书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ain2/id6444074722)

This app offers a professional Japanese dictionary with advanced features like OCR, handwriting input, and verb conjugation. It provides extensive vocabulary, offline access, and cloud synchronization for your saved words and notes.

**Highlights:** Chinese to Japanese translation, OCR and handwriting input, Offline and online dictionary access, Vocabulary and phrase collection, Verb conjugation and romaji lookup, iCloud cloud synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包月會員 | $0.99 | per month |
| 月度基础会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 6個月期會員 | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 一番辞书年会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Goukaku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goukaku/id6504976988)

This app helps you prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Tests (JLPT) from N5 to N1. It offers practice tests for vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening, with features like repeated listening and offline support to enhance your study experience.

**Highlights:** JLPT N1-N5 test levels, Vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening practice, Study achievement tracking, Repeated listening function, Offline learning support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goukaku VIP | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 一番辞书 free?

一番辞书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goukaku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 一番辞书 or Goukaku?

Goukaku is rated higher. 一番辞书 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Goukaku averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do 一番辞书 or Goukaku have ads?

Neither 一番辞书 nor Goukaku shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 一番辞书 or Goukaku?

一番辞书 ships an update every 11 days, and Goukaku every 2 weeks. Most recently, 一番辞书 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Goukaku on October 24, 2026.

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