Comparison

DuoYan vs Nihongo Manabi

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

Head to head
About

DuoYan

Features
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a flashcard-style vocabulary learning app app where you can collect newly discovered words, organize, and practice them regularly, track your progress, and a reward system to stay motivated. Duoyan builds a connection between the word to be learned and the user by highly customization(image,sound,context,etc). This approach makes memorizing easier and more effective, while still being fun. When reviewing your vocabulary, you can rate certain words how difficult it was for you to recall them so that you can study in a more targeted way. multiple memory recall events improve the memory in the long term. Designed to be used on the go, during a commute, in between classes, on a lunch break, or for longer dedicated study sessions. Daily practice through "Words of the day" feature: Based on difficulty rating, WordFit schedules daily words for you using spaced repetition algorithms. More difficult words are displayed more often, until they become easier to remember. Upgrade to Premium subscription and get translation assistance by integrated online dictionary, regenerate daily words and ad-free studying. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/word-fit/terms-of-use Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/word-fit/privacy-policy

About

Nihongo Manabi

Features
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Want to learn Japanese but afraid to speak? Nihongo Manabi gives you an AI tutor that's available 24/7 to practice with - no need to find a Japanese friend, no language exchange queue, no fear of being judged. [Why learners pick Nihongo Manabi] AI Tutor - always on Practice ordering ramen, navigating Shinjuku station, business introductions, or any scenario. AI corrects your mistakes instantly and explains in your language. JLPT mock exam + AI explanations Five levels (N5 to N1). When you get a question wrong, an AI explains the grammar point in your native language. Better than a cram school. Watch & Learn (NEW) 80+ short teaching videos right in the app, vertical TikTok-style scroll. Anime catchphrase breakdowns, traveler phrases, JLPT grammar, kana drills - new content daily. Pronunciation Scoring (NEW) Tap the microphone on any phrase, say it aloud, get an instant A/B/C/D/F grade plus a transcript of what your iPhone heard. On-device speech recognition - your audio never leaves your phone. Camera Translate (NEW) Point at any Japanese sign, menu, or station board. The AI reads the kanji, translates, and extracts 3-5 key vocabulary words. Perfect for travel. 275+ vocab with smart SRS N5 to N1 essential words. The algorithm schedules your reviews - you just open the app. Streak Badges Earn badges for 3 / 7 / 14 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 200 / 365 consecutive days. Your longest streak is preserved forever. Dark mode + Tri-lingual UI Full dark mode. Switch between Traditional Chinese, English, and Korean anytime. [Who it's for] - Japanese beginners starting from zero - JLPT N5-N1 candidates - Anime fans who want to understand without subtitles - Travelers prepping for a Japan trip - Anyone who wants a 24/7 speaking partner [About the subscription] Free tier covers all core learning features. Nihongo Pro unlocks: - Unlimited AI conversations - JLPT N1 / N2 advanced prep - Unlimited camera translation - No ads Monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans; prices vary by region and are shown in the app before you buy. Cancel anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DuoYan4 screens
Nihongo Manabi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DuoYan at 14.0 against Nihongo Manabi's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DuoYan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nihongo Manabi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DuoYan ships an update weekly, Nihongo Manabi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DuoYan versus Nihongo Manabi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuoYanNihongo Manabi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer金桩 ι‚“Chuang Lung Chien

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DuoYan

Subscriptions3
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  • ε€šθ¨€θƒŒε•θ―-ε­£εΊ¦δΌšε‘˜$7.993 Months
  • ε€šθ¨€θƒŒε•θ―-εΉ΄εΊ¦δΌšε‘˜$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ι‡‘εΈεŒ…$1.99
2 purchases

Nihongo Manabi

Subscriptions2
  • Nihongo Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Nihongo Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is DuoYan free?
DuoYan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nihongo Manabi free?
Nihongo Manabi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DuoYan or Nihongo Manabi have ads?
Both DuoYan and Nihongo Manabi show ads.
Which is updated more often, DuoYan or Nihongo Manabi?
DuoYan ships an update weekly, and Nihongo Manabi fortnightly. Most recently, DuoYan was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nihongo Manabi on October 31, 2026.

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