Comparison

JishoTu vs Sentence Samurai

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

Head to head
About

JishoTu

Features
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JishoTu is a quick reference tool for learning Japanese. Quick Lookup for Japanese words, Japanese kanji, and Japanese grammar. Additionally, it provides a flashcard function to help users reinforce their memory. Main Features: - Japanese Dictionary: Quick Lookup for Japanese Words, Kanji, and Grammers. - JLPT Grammers Learning: Quick Learning for JLPT Grammers. - Flashcard Function: Users can quickly customize study flashcards for repeated learning to deepen their memory of Japanese. - Multilingual Translation Support. For our privacy policy, please visit: https://jishotu.mboxdev.com/privacy-policy For our service terms, please visit: https://jishotu.mboxdev.com/terms-of-service If you have any problems, please contact us by: lyukenhei@gmail.com

About

Sentence Samurai

Practice Japanese sentences tailored to your JLPT level, from N5 to N1. Features include furigana toggling, AI translations, and an offline dictionary. Improve reading comprehension and pronunciation with speech-to-text and manga OCR.

Highlights
  • Customizable JLPT level sentences
  • Furigana toggle
  • AI-powered translations
  • Offline Japanese dictionary
  • Speech-to-text pronunciation practice
  • Manga reader with OCR
Features
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Master Japanese through immersive sentence practice. Generate custom sentences at your JLPT level (N5-N1), with furigana readings, AI-powered translations, and integrated dictionary lookups. Perfect for building real-world comprehension skills. FEATURES: - Generate practice sentences tailored to your JLPT level (N5 through N1) - Toggle furigana readings on/off to test your kanji knowledge - AI-powered English translations and grammar breakdowns - Built-in offline Japanese dictionary with tap-to-lookup - Bookmark sentences for later review - Speech-to-text for pronunciation practice - Manga reader with OCR-powered Japanese text extraction - Cloud backup to sync your progress across devices - Sign in with Apple or email Whether you're just starting with hiragana or preparing for the JLPT N1, Sentence Samurai adapts to your level and helps you build real reading comprehension through practice.

Screenshots

JishoTu4 screens
Sentence Samurai3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentence Samurai at none against JishoTu's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. JishoTu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sentence Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
JishoTu versus Sentence Samurai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJishoTuSentence Samurai
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB75 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer建平 刘Frederick Ige

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JishoTu

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$1.991 Month
  • Yearly PASS$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PASS$9.99
None

Sentence Samurai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JishoTu free?
JishoTu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sentence Samurai free?
Sentence Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JishoTu or Sentence Samurai have ads?
Neither JishoTu nor Sentence Samurai shows ads.

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