Survive & Smash vs Nihongo Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Survive & Smash
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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
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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Survive & Smash | Nihongo Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 771 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing New Vision Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. | KEI NAGASE |
In-app purchases
Survive & Smash
- Vip 1$9.991 Month
- Vip 2$99.991 Year
- 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
Nihongo Explorer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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