Comparison

Nihongozy vs KanaScript

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

Head to head
About

Nihongozy

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Excited to start your Japanese journey? Say hello to Nihongozy! Whether you're curious about Japan's culture, planning a trip, or just love languages, we've got your back. Let's dive in and discover how Nihongozy makes learning Japanese easy and fun! Key Features: * Comprehensive lessons on hiragana, katakana, and kanji * Vocabulary and Kanji Quiz * Engaging quizzes to reinforce learning * Offline access for learning on the go 
Start Your Japanese Adventure with Nihongozy Today! Ready to embark on your Japanese adventure? Download Nihongozy now and let the fun begin! Whether you're a total beginner or brushing up on your skills, Nihongozy makes learning Japanese easy, enjoyable, and oh-so-rewarding. Get ready to say "こんにけは" (hello) to a whole new world of possibilities with Nihongozy by your side!

About

KanaScript

Features
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KanaScript is the complete kana learning system for beginners, students, and travelers. Free forever, fully offline, and zero data collection β€” just focused, effective practice. STUDY MODE Learn each character the right way from the start. KanaScript's study mode combines stroke-order references with guided writing practice, building correct muscle memory before you ever take a quiz. READING & WRITING QUIZZES Test yourself across both scripts with reading and writing quizzes. The more you practice, the smarter KanaScript gets about where to focus your time. SPACED REPETITION ENGINE KanaScript tracks your accuracy across all 92 kana and surfaces your weakest characters first. Reviews are scheduled at the optimal moment to maximize long-term retention. WORD WRITING MODE Go beyond isolated characters. Practice writing kana in the context of real Japanese words, building the fluency you need to read and write in the real world. HANDWRITING GRADING Write hiragana and katakana by hand and receive instant, accurate feedback from an on-device AI grading engine. No internet connection required β€” your writing never leaves your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN KanaScript collects zero data, requires no account, and works completely offline. Your progress stays on your device, always. Perfect for: β€’ Students taking Japanese classes β€’ Beginners starting their Japanese journey β€’ Travelers preparing for a trip to Japan Free forever β€” no subscription, no ads, no catches.

Screenshots

Nihongozy4 screens
KanaScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KanaScript at 2 against Nihongozy's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Nihongozy versus KanaScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihongozyKanaScript
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.417.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBikash ThapaliyaJameson Knoll

In-app purchases

None

Nihongozy

No in-app purchases

None

KanaScript

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nihongozy free?
Nihongozy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KanaScript free?
KanaScript is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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