Comparison

Yomiko vs Timely Learning

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

Head to head
About

Yomiko

Discover a vast library of Japanese stories tailored to your reading level, from beginner to intermediate. Get instant translations and explanations for tricky sentences to enhance your learning experience. Make mastering Japanese vocabulary and grammar enjoyable and efficient.

Highlights
  • Personalized story library
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Instant sentence translation
  • Grammar and vocabulary breakdown
  • Engaging reading journey
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Hi there! I'm Yomiko, your personal guide to endless Japanese stories, right at your fingertips. Looking for a quick read or something to challenge your skills? I've got you covered with stories tailored just for you, from simple to intermediate levels. I'm here to make learning fun and efficient—tap any sentence you find tricky, and I'll break it down for you. Ready for a new adventure? Swipe down, and let's dive into the next story. Learning Japanese has never been this easy or this much fun. Let's start our reading journey together!

About

Timely Learning

Features
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Effortlessly learn foreign languages while browsing the web. Children don't study languages. They absorb languages. What if you could do the same? Timely Learning replaces some words on websites you visit with their translations. By seeing foreign words in context, you'll naturally absorb vocabulary without extra study time. Let’s say you want to learn French. The sentence “The dog is barking loudly” would become “The chien is barking loudly”. This method for language learning is based on peer-reviewed scientific research. If you are curious: https://dlab.epfl.ch/people/west/pub/Aydin-Klein-Miribel-West_WWW-20.pdf In addition, you can learn with interactive exercises such as flashcards. What makes Timely Learning unique? • It uses a smart algorithm for determining correct word translations based on context • It uses a spaced repetition system to adapt your learning pace and teach you just the right words at just the right time • More than 5000 words for each language direction • All of the learning content has been carefully curated by native speakers • Support for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (European, Brazilian), Hindi If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to send us an email to contact@timely-learning.com ***** Completely free for now ***** At some point we will introduce subscriptions to cover our server and development costs, but we will give you ample notice.

Screenshots

Yomiko4 screens
Timely Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Yomiko at none against Timely Learning's shown. Yomiko also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Timely Learning's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yomiko ships an update fortnightly, Timely Learning every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yomiko versus Timely Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYomikoTimely Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOleg RakovichTimely Learning SARL

In-app purchases

None

Yomiko

No in-app purchases

None

Timely Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yomiko free?
Yomiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timely Learning free?
Timely Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yomiko or Timely Learning have ads?
Timely Learning shows ads; Yomiko does not.
Which is updated more often, Yomiko or Timely Learning?
Yomiko ships an update fortnightly, and Timely Learning every 2 days. Most recently, Yomiko was updated on November 4, 2026 and Timely Learning on October 31, 2026.

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