Comparison

Count Biki vs Katakana Native

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

Head to head
About

Count Biki

Learn and practice Japanese numbers with interactive quizzes. Features adjustable difficulty, multiple voices, and detailed session summaries. Ideal for all levels of Japanese language learners.

Highlights
  • Japanese number mastery
  • Customizable quiz modes
  • Variable voice settings
  • Session summaries
  • Multiple listening topics
  • In-app purchases for premium features
Features
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Master numbers in Japanese, at your own pace. For beginners through advanced Japanese language learners. How It Works -------------------- • Listen to a randomly generated number in Japanese. • Type the answer in numerals. Features -------------------- • Dozens of topics • Question limit, time limit, and infinite quiz modes • Multiple voices • Variable voice rate and pitch • View session summary with incorrect answers Listening Topics -------------------- • Numbers • Money • Time Durations • Dates & Times Transylvania Tier -------------------- • Unlock Transylvania Tier by leaving any size tip via In-App Purchases. • You'll get access to alternate app icons and support ongoing development.

About

Katakana Native

Features
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"Why is your Japanese so good, yet you still sound different from a native?" You know the answer. It’s your Katakana. You’ve mastered the grammar and the Kanji, but when it comes to Katakana words, you revert to your native English pronunciation. Are you afraid of sounding stereotypical? Or is it just a lack of confidence? Stop running away from Katakana. > Most foreigners struggle with Katakana because they try to "save" the English origin. But to sound truly native in Japan, you need to embrace the Katakana rhythm. Katakana Native helps you overcome that psychological barrier and perfect your pronunciation through: ● The "Katakana vs. Native" Audit: Instantly see and hear the gap between how you say it and how a local says it. ● Phonetic Deep Dives: Understand the "why" behind the shift (e.g., why "Paris" becomes "Pa-ri"). No more guessing. ● Fearless Practice: Build the muscle memory to pronounce Katakana with 100% confidence, so you never have to hesitate in a conversation again. ● Progress Visualisation: Track your journey from "English-heavy" to "Japan-native" with precision charts. You’ve come too far to let Katakana hold you back. Unlock the Lifetime Pro version to access every word and rule. Master the nuance. Sound like a local. Own the conversation.

Screenshots

Count Biki4 screens
Katakana Native4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Count Biki at none against Katakana Native's shown. Katakana Native's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Count Biki sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Katakana Native sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Biki ships an update fortnightly, Katakana Native every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Count Biki versus Katakana Native: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount BikiKatakana Native
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwoCentStudiosRyoma Inoue

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Count Biki

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$19.99
1 purchases

Katakana Native

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Count Biki free?
Count Biki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Katakana Native free?
Katakana Native is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Count Biki or Katakana Native have ads?
Katakana Native shows ads; Count Biki does not.
Which is updated more often, Count Biki or Katakana Native?
Count Biki ships an update fortnightly, and Katakana Native every 2 days. Most recently, Count Biki was updated on October 30, 2026 and Katakana Native on October 28, 2026.

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