Japan Question vs Samurai Reading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Japan Question
Learn natural Japanese conversation through engaging videos with native speakers. Master real-life expressions and usage with short lessons and quizzes. Save and review vocabulary to speak more fluently.
- Video lessons with native speakers
- Real-life conversational expressions
- Quiz-based learning
- Save lessons and vocabulary
- Review saved content
- Develop native-like speaking skills
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Ready to Speak Like a Native? Learn natural Japanese in a fun and engaging way by watching videos featuring native speakers. Master real-life conversational expressions and Japanese usage through short videos and quiz-based lessons. Save lessons and vocabulary that interest you, and review them anytime. Have fun learning Japanese and develop the skills to speak more like a native. Privacy Policy https://japan-question.com/privacy The terms and conditions https://japan-question.com/terms
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
Japan Question and Samurai Reading are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Japan Question sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 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 | Japan Question | Samurai Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riku Takama | Trift LLC (Japan) |
In-app purchases
Japan Question
- Premium Monthly$10.001 Month
- Premium Yearly$100.001 Year
Samurai Reading
- Premium$19.99
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