Kana Trainer vs Memory Kanji
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kana Trainer
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Practice your Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji reading skills with thousands of example sentences. This easy-to-use app helps you speed up your Japanese reading and comprehension without countdowns, time limits or unnecessary pressure - simply jump into the app when you have a few spare minutes, try to read a few sentences, test yourself by switching between view modes (there are options for Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Furigana, Romaji, and English), and before you know it you'll be reading Japanese fluently! Using the difficulty filters, starting simple and gradually ramping up, you can even use this app to learn Kanji characters in various contexts.
Memory Kanji
This app turns learning Japanese kanji into a fun memory card game. Match kanji with their readings and translations to improve recall and retention. It adapts to your study path and complements any learning method.
- Kanji matching memory game
- Customizable kanji selection
- JLPT N5, N4, N3 levels included
- Offline functionality
- Progress tracking with scoring
- Multiple difficulty modes
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Enhance your kanji learning with Memory Kanji! Based on the classic memory card game, this app transforms learning Japanese characters into an engaging experience: match each kanji with its correct reading and translation to earn points. An effective method to fix kanji in your long-term memory while having fun. Perfectly adapts to your study path The custom mode lets you select exactly the kanji you're studying as you encounter them in your textbook or Japanese course. Memory Kanji evolves along with your learning, providing targeted and always relevant support for your study goals. Effectively complements any study method Whether you're self-taught or attending a structured course, Memory Kanji is the ideal complementary tool to consolidate your knowledge. The app currently includes the complete libraries of JLPT levels N5, N4, and N3, perfect to use in parallel with any textbook or school program to achieve better results in less time. Key features Available in English, Italian, French, and German Over 600 kanji organized according to JLPT levels (N5, N4, and N3) Create your personal kanji library based on your study path Detailed kanji library with meanings and on'yomi and kun'yomi readings Search tool to quickly find a kanji by its reading or meaning Intuitive and attractive interface Variable difficulty modes (12 or 16 cards) Scoring system to track your progress Works completely offline Memory Kanji is the perfect ally for those who want to master Japanese kanji: an effective complementary tool that makes learning faster, more fun, and more lasting. Download Memory Kanji now and transform the study of Japanese characters into an exciting game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kana Trainer at Free against Memory Kanji's $3.99. Kana Trainer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Kana Trainer is free to download; Memory Kanji costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Kana Trainer | Memory Kanji |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 18.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GORDON EDWARD LARRIGAN | Antonio Cetrangolo |
In-app purchases
Kana Trainer
No in-app purchases
Memory Kanji
No in-app purchases





