LinguaBerry vs Yomi Nihongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LinguaBerry
This app offers a creative and collaborative approach to language learning, combining reading, writing, and memorization with interactive stories and flashcards. It supports 14 languages and allows users to create personalized learning decks and explore content from other users.
- Multi-language support (14+ languages)
- Customizable learning decks
- Spaced repetition flashcards
- Interactive story creation
- User-generated content explorer
- AI-powered prompts
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LinguaBerry seamlessly integrates reading, writing, and memorization into an engaging and interactive language learning experience. Features: 1. Multi-Language Support: Access study resources for 14 popular languages or add your own custom language. 2. Customizable Learning: Create personalized decks and word lists tailored to the languages you want to learn. 3. Flashcard Practice: Master vocabulary with classic flashcards or optimize retention using a scientifically-backed spaced repetition system. 4. Interactive Story Creation: Write and practice your own sentences with immersive, interactive stories. 5. Explorer: Discover and browse decks and stories created by other users across 14 languages. Features a built in audio player which plays an audio sample of the various texts in the target language. 6. AI Prompts: Use the built in AI prompts to generate translated data for interactive stories and vocabulary Supported Languages: Arabic, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. LinguaBerry makes language learning creative, personal, and collaborative. Dive into a world of words, stories, and connections today!
Yomi Nihongo
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YomiNihongo is a Japanese reading and vocabulary learning app designed for learners who already know basic Japanese reading (hiragana/katakana) and want to improve through real text immersion. The app analyzes your known vocabulary and recommends texts that match your level, making study more effective, personalized, and easier to follow. Key Features: - Text Analyzer – Analyze texts, identify known vocabulary, and view comprehension percentage. - Instant Dictionary – Look up words directly while reading. - Vocabulary Extraction – View and study vocabulary collected from your texts. - Kanji List – Track and review kanji found during study. - Notes – Create and organize study notes with rich text formatting. - Bookmarks – Save important words, sentences, and texts for later review. - AI Assistant – Get explanations for grammar, and sentence parts. - AI Chat – Practice and ask questions about Japanese. - Shadowing Training Mode – Practice listening and speaking using direct audio or video. **Privacy Policy:** https://rtmtag.com/page/yomi---privacy-policy **Terms of Use:** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Yomi Nihongo at Free against LinguaBerry's $4.99. LinguaBerry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, 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
Yomi Nihongo is free to download; LinguaBerry costs $4.99 up front. Yomi Nihongo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LinguaBerry asks for nothing beyond the download.
LinguaBerry ships an update every 3 weeks, Yomi Nihongo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LinguaBerry | Yomi Nihongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LinguaBerry LLC | Regis Teixeira Magnus |
In-app purchases
LinguaBerry
No in-app purchases
Yomi Nihongo
- Voice Basic$3.991 Month
- Voice Plus$9.991 Month
- Voice Pro$14.991 Month
- 200 Credits$4.99
- 500 Credits$9.99
- 1200 Credits$19.99
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