Comparison

SelfLearnguage vs PassNote

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

Head to head
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SelfLearnguage

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自分で作れる単語帳&単語テスト SelfLearnguage(セルフラーンゲージ) 暗記作業に必須の赤シートや、覚えられていない単語をチェックして復習しやすくなりました。 PCなどで単語データを作成し、アプリにインポートします。(バージョン1.2.0からは1単語ずつiPhone/iPadからも登録できるようになりました) このアプリの「単語帳」を使って暗記して、「単語テスト」で確認をしましょう。 読み上げ音声で単語の発音も確認できます。(英語、ドイツ語、フランス語、中国語、韓国語、スペイン語はど多言語に対応) 単語、熟語、短文フレーズなどにもご活用いただけます。 ①単語データは、ExcelやGoogleスプレッドシートを使って、簡単に作成できます。 (1列目は単語、2列目は発音記号、3列目は意味をセットしてください。2列目は空白でも大丈夫です。) ②Excelで作成する場合は、「CSV UTF-8 (コンマ区切り)(.csv)」で保存。  Googleスプレッドシートで作成する場合は、「カンマ区切り形式(.csv)」でダウンロード。  Numbersで作成する場合は、CSVで書き出しをします。 ③iPhone/iPadに単語データファイルを移し、アプリからインポートします。 <注意点> *1列目は発音音声が流れる項目です。 *2列目は発音記号などを入力します。省略も可能です。 *3列目は、1行目の意味などを入力する項目です。 *インポートできるファイル形式はCSV形式(.csv)のみです。

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PassNote

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Snap a photo → Mask the answers → Tap to reveal & memorize! PassNote is the easiest way to turn any textbook, notes, or PDF into a powerful memorization tool. Perfect for: • Students preparing for exams (college, certification, civil service) • Language learners memorizing vocabulary • Anyone who needs to memorize by repetition Key Features: • Photo & PDF Import: Snap a photo or import files instantly • Masking: Drag to create masks over key content. Tap to reveal, tap again to hide. • Study Mode: Pinch zoom, swipe pages, focus mode • Self-Test Mode: Grade yourself, then review only what you got wrong • Writing Tools: Pen, marker, eraser with line-straightening • iCloud Sync: Study on iPhone, review on iPad — seamlessly The digital version of the classic "red sheet" study method. Download free and start memorizing in 3 seconds. Note: The app interface is currently in Korean. English support coming soon! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SelfLearnguage4 screens
PassNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PassNote at weekly against SelfLearnguage's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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

SelfLearnguage ships an update every 5 weeks, PassNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SelfLearnguage versus PassNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelfLearnguagePassNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer合同会社オフィスエスjoonwon Chang

In-app purchases

None

SelfLearnguage

No in-app purchases

None

PassNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SelfLearnguage free?
SelfLearnguage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassNote free?
PassNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SelfLearnguage or PassNote have ads?
Neither SelfLearnguage nor PassNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SelfLearnguage or PassNote?
SelfLearnguage ships an update every 5 weeks, and PassNote weekly. Most recently, SelfLearnguage was updated on September 25, 2026 and PassNote on September 29, 2026.

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