Mental Math vs Samurai Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mental Math
Sharpen your mental math skills with this engaging app focused on addition. Customize card numbers and timing intervals for a personalized learning experience. Track your progress with visually stimulating graphics, suitable for all ages.
- Customizable card numbers
- Adjustable timing intervals
- Focus on addition
- Progress tracking
- Engaging visuals
- User-friendly interface
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■ What is flash anzan? Flash anzan is a "soroban-style" (Japanese abacus) way to do mental math: numbers flash on the screen one after another, and you add them up in your head. No abacus experience needed — start at the beginner level and work your way up. ■ Who it's for • Kids and students who want faster arithmetic • Soroban / abacus learners practicing for tests • Adults who want a quick daily brain workout • Anyone looking for a habit they can actually keep ■ Certification-based ranks Question count, number of digits, and flash speed are designed around flash anzan certification standards. Begin at the entry grades, pass a promotion exam, and your rank goes up — from your first dan all the way to 20th dan. Your skill is shown clearly as a real rank. ■ See your progress • High score and daily scores tracked in charts • Switch between weekly, monthly, and all-time trends • A practice calendar makes your run visible ■ Stay motivated • Online ranking: compete with players worldwide, by week or all-time • Daily missions: see today's goals at a glance • Reminders: a gentle nudge at your practice time ■ Make it yours • "Practice" mode: pick your own level (digits, count, speed) with no pressure • "Challenge" mode: race the clock and test your limit • Toggle read-aloud and sound effects A few minutes of flash anzan a day turns calculation practice into a habit. Why not start with one round today? ■ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://takayukimeilyn.github.io/menuplanner/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Samurai Reading
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Samurai Reading is the smartest way to master Japanese kanji — one level at a time. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for advanced proficiency, Samurai Reading guides you through every kanji you need to know, organized by common proficiency levels (N5 → N1). ◆ HOW IT WORKS • Choose your level and start studying immediately • Each session presents kanji with multiple-choice reading quizzes • Correct answers move kanji toward "Mastered" status • Master 80% of a level to unlock the next one ◆ SMART PROGRESS TRACKING • See your mastery percentage for each level at a glance • Track your daily study streak to stay motivated • Review your full kanji dictionary with status filters (Learning / Reviewing / Mastered) ◆ BUILT FOR REAL LEARNERS • 2,000+ kanji covering beginner through advanced levels • Clean, distraction-free dark interface designed for focused study • Study at your own pace — no timers, no pressure ◆ FREE & PREMIUM • N5 level is completely free — no account walls, no ads • Upgrade to Premium to unlock N4, N3, N2, and N1 levels • Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans available Start your journey to kanji mastery today. ◆ DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official organizers of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Terms of Use: https://trift3.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trift3.com/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Samurai Reading at none against Mental Math's shown. Samurai Reading also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price and in-app purchases 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. Mental Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Samurai Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Mental Math | Samurai Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO | Trift LLC (Japan) |
In-app purchases
Mental Math
- 月間プラン7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 年間プラン7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
Samurai Reading
- Premium$19.99
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