Comparison

SakuraSpeak vs Excel Qatar

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

Head to head
About

SakuraSpeak

Practice speaking Japanese and Korean through realistic conversations with an AI partner. Get instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency to build confidence for travel and daily use.

Highlights
  • AI-powered speaking partner
  • Real-life conversation role-plays
  • Instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar
  • Daily speaking practice sessions
  • Progress tracking and personalized paths
  • Tailored for all learning levels
Features
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Sakuraspeak offers a unique, fun, and faster way to practice Japanese & Korean through conversations, designed for both language learners and travelers. “Speaking Japanese used to feel overwhelming whenever I needed to include specific details like dates, times, or numbers in a sentence. I’d get stuck halfway through and wasn’t sure how to connect everything properly. For instance, I wanted to say, ‘I’d like to make a dinner reservation for 2 people on Saturday at 6 pm,’ but I couldn’t figure out how to piece it all together. Thanks to Sakuraspeak, I was able to complete the sentence effortlessly. The app has been a lifesaver for those moments when I know part of what to say but need help to finish it confidently.” - Amanda D. “Your AI product is exactly the kind of thing that I've been hoping to find and to come to exist." - Thomas, Korean language learner for 20 years "So far I'm really liking the app. I've been using it to ask grammar questions and its been really useful. get to practice speaking and do some grammar study at the same time." - Crater “Before using Sakuraspeak, I struggled with speaking Japanese confidently because I wasn’t sure if I was making mistakes or using the right grammar. It was frustrating not knowing how to improve. With Sakuraspeak’s correction and explanation features, everything changed. The app not only points out my mistakes but also explains them clearly, so I can learn and avoid repeating them. Thanks to Sakuraspeak, I’m building confidence in speaking Japanese and making real progress every day!” - Benjamin Why Sakuraspeak? Real-Life Conversations: Practise speaking with role-play scenarios like ordering coffee, asking for directions, or ordering food at a restaurant – perfect for everyday use and travel AI-Powered Speaking Partner: Feel like you're talking to a real person. Our AI provides instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency, helping you improve with every conversation. Daily Speaking Practice: Just 10 minutes a day! Conveniently fit SakuraSpeak into your daily routine, anytime, anywhere. Tailored for All Levels: Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, our app adapts to your pace and level. Key Features: Role-Play Scenarios: Experience different situations to learn how to speak the language like a local. Personalized Learning Paths: Tailored exercises based on your proficiency level. Daily Practice Reminders: Stay on track with daily notifications. Progress Tracking: Monitor your growth and celebrate your achievements. Speak Fluently: Regular practice to build fluency and boost confidence. At Sakuraspeak, we understand the challenges of learning a language. Our team created this app to provide an immersive, enjoyable, and effective way to learn languages. Practice speaking in realistic scenarios and feel confident wherever you go! Ready to Start Speaking? Try the app out today and start your journey to fluency. SAKURASPEAK MEMBERSHIP Sakuraspeak offers both monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Become a Sakuraspeak Member to gain unlimited access to all lessons, role-play scenarios, review material, and other content within Sakuraspeak. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://sakuraspeak.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://sakuraspeak.app/terms

About

Excel Qatar

Features
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Excel Qatar is a learning app for exam preparation with live classes, recorded lessons, and topic‑wise practice. Attend scheduled live sessions, watch recordings on demand, take interactive quizzes, and track your progress in one place. The app supports secure login, course content by subject/module, and in‑app notes/resources so learners can study anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

SakuraSpeak4 screens
Excel Qatar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Excel Qatar at none against SakuraSpeak's 18. On price, update cadence, ads 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. SakuraSpeak sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Excel Qatar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SakuraSpeak ships an update every 5 days, Excel Qatar every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SakuraSpeak versus Excel Qatar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSakuraSpeakExcel Qatar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErvin AngK Ranjith

In-app purchases

15 purchases

SakuraSpeak

Subscriptions15
  • Full Access (weekly)$12.997 Days
  • Full Access (Monthly)1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$13.991 Month
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  • Full Access (Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Full Access (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Full Access (Annual)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)$99.991 Year
  • Full Access (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Excel Qatar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SakuraSpeak free?
SakuraSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Excel Qatar free?
Excel Qatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SakuraSpeak or Excel Qatar have ads?
Neither SakuraSpeak nor Excel Qatar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SakuraSpeak or Excel Qatar?
SakuraSpeak ships an update every 5 days, and Excel Qatar every 9 days. Most recently, SakuraSpeak was updated on October 30, 2026 and Excel Qatar on October 2, 2026.

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