# iDocSet vs 简明日语

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 简明日语 at 100% against iDocSet's 57%. 简明日语 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). iDocSet's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDocSet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. 简明日语 asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, 简明日语 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDocSet | 简明日语 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1620573218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 900 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建军 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/646573154) | [君 任](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620567346) |

## What reviewers say

### iDocSet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idocset/id646573151)

Access and browse a vast library of offline documentation on your mobile device. Search across multiple docsets, bookmark important entries, and filter results for quick access to API interfaces and developer guides.

**Highlights:** Offline docset browsing, Support for Apple Developer Documentation, Over 50 docsets available (HTML, CSS, C++, Go, Rust, etc.), Hierarchical and API interface browsing, Keyword filtering, Cross-docset search, iCloud bookmark synchronization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual membership | $9.99 | per year |


### 简明日语

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1620573218)

This app offers comprehensive Japanese language learning materials, including grammar, conversation, and natural expression courses. All audio and text content is available offline, allowing for flexible study anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Complete grammar, conversation, and natural expression courses, Offline audio and text content, Learn natural Japanese expressions, Accessible anytime, anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDocSet free?

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

### Is 简明日语 free?

简明日语 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iDocSet or 简明日语 have ads?

Neither iDocSet nor 简明日语 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDocSet or 简明日语?

iDocSet ships an update every 2 months, and 简明日语 fortnightly. Most recently, iDocSet was updated on September 19, 2026 and 简明日语 on July 7, 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.*
