Comparison

Study Quest vs Hiragana Quest

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

Head to head
About

Study Quest

Embark on an epic quest to master languages by battling monsters and casting spells. Create a hero, use interactive flashcards, and compete with friends to boost motivation and retention. This app supports multiple languages and is suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Hero creation and customization
  • Interactive flashcard books
  • Gem-matching spell casting
  • Monster battles in vibrant worlds
  • Co-op and competitive multiplayer
  • Smart algorithm for retention
Features
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Create a hero and embark on an epic quest of language mastery! Supported languages: English · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Korean · Spanish ...with more coming soon! - Create your own, or discover official and community created books of interactive flashcards. - Match gems then answer questions to turn them into powerful spells. - Battle monsters across a host of beautiful, vibrant worlds. - Co-operate and compete with friends to boost your motivation. - Flashcards are scheduled by smart algorithms, proven to ensure maximum retention. Centre your studies around the app, or use it as an aid in tandem with other courses. Whatever your experience and skill level, Study Quest is an essential part of your language learning toolkit!

About

Hiragana Quest

This app makes learning Japanese alphabets fun and effective with engaging mascots and interactive tools. Master Hiragana and Katakana through simple stories, stroke guides, and leveling systems. Learn over a hundred characters quickly and retain them long-term.

Highlights
  • Learn Hiragana and Katakana
  • Mascot-guided learning
  • Mnemonic stories for characters
  • Stroke guides and tracing
  • Character testing and leveling
  • Learn over 100 characters
Features
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Are you in search of a fun Japanese language learning app that covers Hiragana Japanese alphabet with Japanese letters, Japanese writing and Japanese characters? Well, Hiragana Quest is the perfect choice. Our Japanese language learning app helps you learn to read and write: ・Hiragana - the Japanese alphabet! ・Katakana - a special alphabet for foreign words! SIMPLE & FUN JAPANESE LEARNING We know that the hiragana alphabet, Japanese symbols, Japanese katakana and generally learning the Japanese language can be complicated. That’s why we reimagined and recreated the classic learn Japanese language apps by adding 2 cool mascots Hirako and Katato. They are here to take you on a journey to learn to write Japanese and to learn to read Japanese with simple stories and a system that makes the learning effective and easier to remember. UNIQUE HIRAGANA PRACTICE AND LEARNING TOOLS The cool Hirako and Katato mascots are not the only unique feature of Hiragana Quest. We differ from the similar Japanese learning apps with the additional learning tools you can’t find elsewhere. There are guides and trace for each stroke on your screen, you can level up as you learn and test yourself to make sure you are on point with your learning. WHY YOU’LL LOVE HIRAGANA QUEST? ・Join our mascots Hirako and Katato on your Japanese journey. ・Simple stories or 'mnemonics' for each character make learning simple and fun. ・Learn over a hundred characters in just a few hours! ・Our system ensures you'll remember what you learned in years to come. ・Follow guides and trace each stroke on your screen. ・Test yourself on the characters you have learned. ・Earn experience points and level up your learning! ・Simple & intuitive UI makes Japanese learning easy and fun! Now go learn the Japanese hiragana in the fun way. Learn the first 7 hiragana for free! If you're impressed, then unlock the rest of the course with a small In App Purchase. Unlock Katakana at the same time for a discount! Download Hiragana Quest now for free! Developed in Tokyo in the Go! Go! Nihon studios by the team behind the language study game Study Quest!

Screenshots

Study Quest4 screens
Hiragana Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hiragana Quest at 4.6 against Study Quest's 4.1. Hiragana Quest also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 65%) and ratings volume (194 vs 18). Study Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Study Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Hiragana Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hiragana Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hiragana Quest has 194 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Study Quest's written reviews are positive against 85% of Hiragana Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Quest ships an update monthly, Hiragana Quest every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Study Quest versus Hiragana Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy QuestHiragana Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.6 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18194 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuturetro StudiosGo! Go! World

Customer experience

Study Quest

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral23.5%
Negative11.8%

Hiragana Quest

All ratings181 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Study Quest

One-time3
  • Pile of Oins$0.99
  • Bag of Oins$1.99
  • Chest of Oins$2.99
3 purchases

Hiragana Quest

One-time3
  • Unlock Hiragana$5.99
  • Unlock Katakana$5.99
  • Unlock Hiragana & Katakana$8.99

Questions

Is Study Quest free?
Study Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hiragana Quest free?
Hiragana Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Study Quest or Hiragana Quest?
Hiragana Quest is rated higher. Study Quest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hiragana Quest averages 4.6 from 194 ratings.
Do Study Quest or Hiragana Quest have ads?
Neither Study Quest nor Hiragana Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Quest or Hiragana Quest?
Study Quest ships an update monthly, and Hiragana Quest every 6 weeks. Most recently, Study Quest was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hiragana Quest on October 24, 2026.

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