Comparison

DeathJogger 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

DeathJogger

Embark on a Wild West shooter adventure with retro graphics and intense challenges. Optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch, featuring intuitive controls, weapon upgrades, and a captivating western soundtrack. Conquer bosses and unlock an endless mode.

Highlights
  • Retro shooter action
  • iPhone and Apple Watch optimized
  • Intuitive swipe and crown controls
  • Weapon collection and upgrades
  • Boss battles
  • Endless mode
  • Western soundtrack
Features
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Step into an explosive Wild West adventure with DeathJogger. DeathJogger Mini also available on Apple Watch! Experience retro shooter action in the Wild West! DeathJogger takes you on a thrilling journey through dangerous landscapes filled with intense challenges. Optimized for iPhone and Apple Watch: Enjoy a seamless gaming experience designed specifically for iPhone, with smooth controls and stunning visuals. Plus, play on your Apple Watch with gameplay tailored to its unique capabilities. Intuitive Controls: On the iPhone, navigate through treacherous terrains with intuitive swipe controls. On the Apple Watch, use the crown to skillfully dodge obstacles and enemies. Jump, move, and immerse yourself in a thrilling experience tailored to each device. Arm Yourself: Collect and upgrade an arsenal of weapons. From classic revolvers to advanced firearms, prepare yourself for intense shootouts. The Ultimate Objective: Your goal? Reach the ever-approaching train, confront the boss who orchestrates the chaos, and put an end to his reign. Unlock Endless Mode: Once you defeat the boss, the endless mode is yours to conquer. Push your limits and aim for the highest score in an unending escapade. Captivating Western Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the game with a soundtrack that draws inspiration from iconic spaghetti western movies. Get Ready to Jog to Death in the Wild West! Download DeathJogger now and start your adventure!

About

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

DeathJogger4 screens
Nihongo Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nihongo Explorer at none against DeathJogger's 18. Nihongo Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). DeathJogger's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. DeathJogger sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Nihongo Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeathJogger ships an update every 2 weeks, Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DeathJogger versus Nihongo Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeathJoggerNihongo Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB771 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSucculent Software Bartosz LucinskiKEI NAGASE

In-app purchases

18 purchases

DeathJogger

One-time18
  • 10 Healing Burgers$0.99
  • $1000 in-game Dollars$0.99
  • Diamond Weapon Skins$1.99
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  • Remove Ads + $2000 Sale$1.99
  • Berserk Power-Up Sale$1.99
  • Gatling Gun Salle$1.99
  • Silver Weapon Skins$1.99
  • 25 Healing Burgers$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • $2000 in-game Dollars$1.99
  • Unlock Full Version$1.99
  • 60 Healing Burgers Sale$2.99
  • Berserk Power-Up$2.99
  • Gatling Gun$2.99
  • $3000 in-game Dollars$2.99
  • Remove Ads + $2000 Dollars$2.99
  • $12000 in-game Dollars Sale$4.99
  • $12000 in-game Dollars$6.99
None

Nihongo Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeathJogger free?
DeathJogger 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 DeathJogger or Nihongo Explorer have ads?
Nihongo Explorer shows ads; DeathJogger does not.
Which is updated more often, DeathJogger or Nihongo Explorer?
DeathJogger ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nihongo Explorer every 4 days. Most recently, DeathJogger was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nihongo Explorer on October 7, 2026.

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