Comparison

Japan Question vs Samurai Reading

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Video lessons with native speakers
  • Real-life conversational expressions
  • Quiz-based learning
  • Save lessons and vocabulary
  • Review saved content
  • Develop native-like speaking skills
Features
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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

About

Samurai Reading

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Japan Question4 screens
Samurai Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Japan Question versus Samurai Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan QuestionSamurai Reading
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiku TakamaTrift LLC (Japan)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Japan Question

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$10.001 Month
  • Premium Yearly$100.001 Year
1 purchases

Samurai Reading

One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Japan Question free?
Japan Question is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Reading free?
Samurai Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japan Question or Samurai Reading have ads?
Neither Japan Question nor Samurai Reading shows ads.

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