Comparison

Survive & Smash vs Nihongo Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Survive & Smash

Features
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You've lost your way and entered a place filled with ferocious monsters. You have to pick up your weapons and battle these evil and dangerous monsters! You have to do your best or you won't survive. Main Features: - Clear all levels with one-hand controls! - Face off against Hundreds of monsters at once and smash them! - Different skills and equipments series experience. - It’s totally free to download and play! - Login Facebook to store game progress! Download and Play NOW to smash your enemies! Begin your exciting adventure with Survive & Smash! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/site/gamecasualtermsofuse/policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/site/gamecasualtermsofuse/home Terms of Subscription: https://sites.google.com/site/gamecasualtermsofuse/subscription

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Nihongo Explorer

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NihongoExplorer – Learn Japanese by Voice! Step into the dungeon of Japanese learning! With NihongoExplorer, you don’t just memorize words—you speak them to advance through the game. Perfect for learners who want to practice Hiragana, Katakana, JLPT N5 & N4 Kanji, and sharpen their Japanese pronunciation. ---How it works--- -Explore dungeons filled with Japanese challenges. -Use voice input: pronounce the word correctly to clear obstacles. -Learn step by step: Hiragana → Katakana → Kanji (N5 & N4). -Fun and interactive: it feels like a game, but you’re mastering real Japanese! ---Features--- -Voice recognition practice for accurate pronunciation. -Covers essential beginner to lower-intermediate vocabulary. -Engaging RPG-style dungeon adventure. -Great for JLPT preparation (N5 & N4). -Suitable for self-learners, students, and anyone who wants to improve their spoken Japanese. ---Who is it for?--- -Beginners learning Hiragana and Katakana. -Learners studying basic Kanji (JLPT N5 & N4). -Anyone wanting to practice Japanese pronunciation in a fun, interactive way. Start your adventure today and level up your Japanese with NihongoExplorer!

Screenshots

Survive & Smash4 screens
Nihongo Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nihongo Explorer at none against Survive & Smash's 10. Nihongo Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Survive & Smash sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Nihongo Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Survive & Smash ships an update every 2 weeks, Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Survive & Smash versus Nihongo Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurvive & SmashNihongo Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB771 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.KEI NAGASE

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Survive & Smash

Subscriptions2
  • Vip 1$9.991 Month
  • Vip 2$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • Gems Pack 1$1.99
  • Gems Pack 2$4.99
  • Elite Pack$4.99
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  • Gems Pack 4$19.99
  • Expert Pack$19.99
  • Gems Pack 5$49.99
  • Gems Pack 6$99.99
  • Booster Pack 6$99.99
None

Nihongo Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Survive & Smash free?
Survive & Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nihongo Explorer free?
Nihongo Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Survive & Smash or Nihongo Explorer have ads?
Both Survive & Smash and Nihongo Explorer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Survive & Smash or Nihongo Explorer?
Survive & Smash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. Most recently, Survive & Smash was updated on September 12, 2026 and Nihongo Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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