Comparison

MotiTan vs DRAWER

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MotiTan

Master vocabulary for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, and German with engaging quizzes and game modes. Prepare for official language proficiency exams and track your progress with smart review tools. Learn on the go with audio playback and customizable word books.

Highlights
  • Real-time vocabulary quiz battles
  • Adventure mode with instant explanations
  • Word Army game mode
  • Smart word books and custom review
  • Audio autoplay with speed control
  • Preparation for JLPT, TOPIK, HSK, and more
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MotiTan is a vocabulary app for English speakers learning Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French, and German. Prepare for the JLPT (N5–N1), TOPIK, HSK, AP Chinese, AP Spanish, DELE, DELF/DALF, TEF/TCF Canada, and Goethe-Zertifikat. Learn through 50-second real-time quiz battles, Adventure mode, and the new Word Army mode, and review words before you forget them. "Just one more battle." Before you know it, you know more words than you did yesterday. The joy of winning a quick match overlaps with the pure satisfaction of realizing you actually remembered the word when it mattered. ■ 50-second real-time vocabulary battles Jump into quick 50-second quiz battles against friends or other players in real time. Each match is fast and focused, making it easy to fit meaningful vocabulary practice into short breaks during your day. You can compete in the Citizen League rankings, or choose to practice comfortably without joining the league. ■ New: Word Army Open it from the banner on the Home screen. Steer your army left and right, and grow it with number gates and word questions (pick the meaning or the right picture); a wrong answer shrinks it. Dodge obstacles and defeat word enemies, each showing the word and its translation, then face the boss at the end. It uses words from the course you are studying, in any language. Choose from three difficulty levels; stages change every time you play. ■ Adventure mode with instant explanations Meet each word naturally in Adventure mode. Learn vocabulary through clear pictures, audio pronunciations, and example sentences while answering quizzes. If you make a mistake, explanations appear immediately so you can correct your understanding on the spot. You can also look up words anytime using the built-in dictionary. ■ Smart word books and custom review Keep your vocabulary organized automatically. Your word book sorts words based on how well you know them, helping you review weak or almost-forgotten terms before they slip away. You can also create your own custom word books for specific goals, and add words from a photo of a textbook or handout. Take a vocabulary level check to measure your current knowledge and select the ideal course for your level. ■ Listen on the go Turn on audio autoplay to listen to your words wherever you are. Adjust audio through 7 speed settings ranging from 0.5x to 3.0x. Background playback keeps audio running smoothly even when your screen is locked. Keep track of your consistency with learning records, complete missions, and dress up your characters. ■ Courses for English speakers Expand your vocabulary in Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, French, or German: - Japanese: Conversation, JLPT, Kids - Korean: Conversation, TOPIK, Kids - Chinese: Conversation, HSK, AP Chinese, Kids - Spanish: Conversation, DELE, AP Spanish, Kids - French: Conversation, DELF/DALF, TEF/TCF Canada, Kids - German: Conversation, Goethe-Zertifikat, Kids ■ Sister app integration MotiTan is made by Astran in Tokyo. You can log in with the same account across both MotiTan and our sister conversation app, MotiSpi, to build your vocabulary and conversational skills together. ■ Free to start MotiTan is free to start. Some features include paid plans and usage limits. A Family plan is also available for parents managing their family's learning experience. Terms of Use https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/riyokiyaku Privacy Policy https://motitown.com/notification/document/legal-privacy/motitan AP is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this app.

About

DRAWER

Enhance your language skills through AI-powered journaling. This app provides instant text correction and translation, helping you articulate thoughts and experiences effectively. Build a consistent writing habit with its user-friendly interface and customizable language options.

Highlights
  • AI-powered text correction
  • Instant translation of phrases
  • Habitual diary writing support
  • Customizable language selection
  • Simple and stress-free UI
  • Optimized feedback based on language
Features
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■ Language Learning AI Note App DRAWER provides a writing experience for speaking and expands your communication skills. For language learners aiming to communicate, writing is an effective method. It's currently challenging to improve or create texts. DRAWER instantly corrects your written text with AI and translates expressions you may not understand. ■ Habitual Diary Writing and Expanding Expression It's crucial to articulate your experiences and thoughts regularly when engaging in conversations using a foreign language. While writing diaries or engaging in writing on specific topics using the language you're learning is effective, establishing a habit is difficult. DRAWER supports habit formation in diary creation and writing with mechanisms that make you want to write every day and a simple, stress-free UI. ■ Freedom to Choose Desired Languages You can freely choose the language you want to learn, such as English, Korean, or Chinese, as well as your native language, and it optimizes for you. Based on the selected language and your native language, AI provides optimal feedback. ■ AI Correction and Translation Features With no hassle, AI provides feedback and translation for the text you've written. The corrected content can be instantly reflected in your text with a single tap. Terms of Use: https://statuesque-teacher-de0.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-7b4f67c2a66945a1901ddc5374e73fe3 Privacy Policy: https://statuesque-teacher-de0.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-62af0cf37e5d4f44a57db09ca959b255

Screenshots

MotiTan4 screens
DRAWER3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DRAWER at none against MotiTan's shown. DRAWER also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). MotiTan's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 31). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. MotiTan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and DRAWER sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DRAWER holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of MotiTan's written reviews are positive against 56% of DRAWER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotiTan ships an update every 8 days, DRAWER every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MotiTan versus DRAWER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotiTanDRAWER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (154 ratings)4.9 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings154 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size557 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstran Inc.TORICO, K.K.

Customer experience

MotiTan

All ratings154 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative31.6%

DRAWER

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MotiTan

Subscriptions9
  • 1-Month Plan (Special Offer)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1-Month Plan$10.991 Month
  • 12-Month Plan (Special Offer)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Show 6 more
  • 12-Month Plan (Special Offer)$59.991 Year
  • 12-Month Plan$71.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Special Offer)3 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Special Offer)14 Days trial$71.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Special Offer)$71.991 Year
  • Family Plan$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Motivation Gem$0.99
5 purchases

DRAWER

Subscriptions5
  • DRAWER Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • DRAWER Premium3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • DRAWER Premium Plus$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • DRAWER Premium3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
  • DRAWER Premium Plus$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MotiTan free?
MotiTan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DRAWER free?
DRAWER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MotiTan or DRAWER?
DRAWER is rated higher. MotiTan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while DRAWER averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.
Do MotiTan or DRAWER have ads?
MotiTan shows ads; DRAWER does not.
Which is updated more often, MotiTan or DRAWER?
MotiTan ships an update every 8 days, and DRAWER every 5 days. Most recently, MotiTan was updated on November 7, 2026 and DRAWER on November 8, 2026.

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