Comparison

Cyber Kanji vs TimeToSkill

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

Head to head
About

Cyber Kanji

Master Japanese kanji with a unique AI tutor that uses playful insults to motivate you. Choose between a fast-paced game mode or a comprehensive study mode covering all N5-N1 levels. Hear pronunciations and access detailed definitions for effective learning.

Highlights
  • AI-powered insults for motivation
  • Game mode with leaderboards
  • Study mode for N5-N1 kanji
  • Kanji pronunciation audio
  • Access to Jishoo dictionary definitions
  • Customizable learning levels
Features
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Ever notice that kanji apps are SUPER complicated? Radicals. Kun'yomi. On'yomi. Paragraphs and paragraphs of text. For beginners and intermediate learners, it's a bit too much! Cyber Kanji keeps it simple: see a kanji, hear a pronunciation, learn a meaning. Study in zen mode or race against the clock with techno music. Be warned: A snarky Japanese-speaking sensei insults you mercilessly while you learn. がんばって! GAME MODE • Jam out to techno music while you race the clock. • Gain more time with each correct answer and each game played. • Claim your spot on the Worldwide Leaderboard, ranked by Highest Scores and Longest Streaks! STUDY MODE • Tap the kanji card to hear its pronunciation. Tap again to reveal the kana and translation. • Star the words you've learned, shuffle the deck, and filter by level. • Pro tip: tap the translation for extra definitions, example sentences, and related kanji from the online Jishoo dictionary. AND MORE • Game stats to track your progress over time. • Lots of customizable settings: Light Mode / Dark Mode, Fonts, Sensei Mood, Haptic Feedback, and more. • Optional: Sign in to save progress and sync across devices. Made with love. Cyber Kanji has zero ads and will always be 100% free. (The only thing you can buy is a blinged-out キラキラ version of the in-game logo. Completely optional, but looks cool!) Learn your first 10 kanji today — your future self in Tokyo will thank you. P.S. While you're learning the kanji, come learn the kana and how to type on the Japanese 12-key flick keyboard with our sister app, Cyber Kana!

About

TimeToSkill

Features
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Track your practice. See real progress. TimeToSkill helps you measure how much time you spend learning or practicing a skill — without logins, ads, or distractions. WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT • Timer & manual entry — log sessions your way • Counters — simple trackers for repetitions or occurrences • Insightful stats — Time Distribution histogram and a global view show where your time goes • Milestones — 20h, 100h, 1,000h to stay motivated • 40 skill suggestions to get you started (more coming) • Export to PDF when you need a clean summary • Offline by design — no account, no tracking BATTERY-FRIENDLY TIMING The timer reads the system clock instead of running constantly in the background, so it stays accurate and lightweight—even if you close the app. IDEAL FOR • Languages • Instruments • Exam prep • Sports • Hobbies • Deep work OPTIONAL Lifetime Pro (one-time unlock) lets you create your own skills and access all premium features. No tracking. No ads. Just you and your time.

Screenshots

Cyber Kanji4 screens
TimeToSkill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cyber Kanji at weekly against TimeToSkill's every 5 months. Cyber Kanji also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cyber Kanji sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeToSkill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyber Kanji ships an update weekly, TimeToSkill every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cyber Kanji versus TimeToSkill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyber KanjiTimeToSkill
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdeLily Apps, Inc.Grzegorz Kulesza

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cyber Kanji

One-time1
  • Gold Logo$4.99
1 purchases

TimeToSkill

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Cyber Kanji free?
Cyber Kanji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeToSkill free?
TimeToSkill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cyber Kanji or TimeToSkill have ads?
Neither Cyber Kanji nor TimeToSkill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyber Kanji or TimeToSkill?
Cyber Kanji ships an update weekly, and TimeToSkill every 5 months. Most recently, Cyber Kanji was updated on September 16, 2026 and TimeToSkill on September 15, 2026.

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