# Kana vs ScriptPad

The clearest difference is ads: ScriptPad at none against Kana's shown. ScriptPad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Kana's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kana sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ScriptPad sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScriptPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kana has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kana ships an update monthly, ScriptPad fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kana | ScriptPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-type-japanese/id6744024458/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-language-writing/id6767018989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 453 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ming Rong Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613121108) | [Hugo Alberto Garza Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885629260) |

## What reviewers say

### Kana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-type-japanese/id6744024458)

Master Japanese hiragana typing with interactive exercises and a built-in keyboard. Learn new characters and vocabulary while practicing for speed and accuracy. Ideal for learners, travelers, and students preparing for exams.

**Highlights:** Real-time typing practice, Built-in hiragana keyboard, Learn while typing, Instant feedback, Daily typing challenges, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| life time plan | $19.99 | one-time |
| life time plan | $24.99 | one-time |


### ScriptPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriptpad-language-writing/id6767018989)

Learn to read, write, and speak new languages through interactive lessons and practice exercises. Features handwriting practice, vocabulary flashcards, pronunciation comparison, and custom lesson creation. Supports 8 languages and works offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting practice with guided outlines, Vocabulary flashcards with audio, Pronunciation comparison tool, Custom lesson creation, Offline functionality, Support for 8 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| French Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Italian Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| German Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dutch Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Portuguese Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Russian Premium Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Languages Premium Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kana free?

Kana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScriptPad free?

ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kana or ScriptPad?

ScriptPad is rated higher. Kana averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while ScriptPad averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kana or ScriptPad have ads?

Kana shows ads; ScriptPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kana or ScriptPad?

Kana ships an update monthly, and ScriptPad fortnightly. Most recently, Kana was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScriptPad on October 31, 2026.

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