Learn Japanese Browser vs Shisho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Japanese Browser
This browser app helps you learn Japanese by analyzing web content in real time. It offers a built-in dictionary, grammar analysis, and furigana support to aid comprehension. Save new words to a personal list for later review.
- Grammar and part-of-speech analysis
- Built-in Japanese dictionary
- Automatic furigana support
- Personal vocabulary list
- Fully functional web browser
- Real-time word meaning lookup
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Learn Japanese Naturally While Browsing the Web Take your Japanese learning to the next level with our smart browser app designed especially for language learners. Whether you're reading news, blogs, or social media in Japanese, our app helps you understand and remember new words in real time. Key Features: -Grammar & Part-of-Speech Analysis Instantly break down Japanese sentences and see how each word functions in context. -Built-in Japanese Dictionary Select any word to view its meaning, readings, and example sentences—no copy-pasting required. -Furigana Support Add furigana (readings) to kanji automatically so you can read native content with ease. -Personal Vocabulary List Save any word you encounter to your custom word list and review it later. -Fully Functional Web Browser Includes bookmarks, history and all the basics you expect. Perfect for learners of all levels—from beginners to advanced—this app helps you immerse yourself in real Japanese content while giving you the tools to learn as you go.
Shisho
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Shisho (師匠) is your personal AI tutor for learning Japanese and preparing for the JLPT — from N5 all the way to N1. FULL JLPT CURRICULUM Study vocabulary, kanji, and grammar organized into units and lessons across all five JLPT levels. Every word comes with an AI-generated guide showing how it's actually used, in context and by tone. PRACTICE ALL FIVE EXAM SKILLS Speaking — read-aloud pronunciation drills scored on-device using Apple's speech engine Listening & Reading — audio and furigana passages with comprehension checks Writing — kanji tracing and sentence building Conversation — free-form voice chat with an AI partner, plus scripted scenarios AI Sensei — a guided, adaptive lesson that blends every skill and reacts to your answers in real time SPACED-REPETITION REVIEW Flashcard reviews are scheduled with a spaced-repetition system, so you review words right before you'd forget them. STAY MOTIVATED Track your daily streak, XP, and exam readiness on the Today dashboard. Earn achievements, keep your streak alive with streak freezes, and celebrate milestones as you go. STUDY IN YOUR LANGUAGE The app interface and AI explanations are available in English and Bahasa Indonesia — the Japanese you're learning always stays Japanese. Whether you're just starting with hiragana or polishing grammar for N1, Shisho adapts to where you are and helps you get to your next JLPT level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Learn Japanese Browser at 15.6 against Shisho's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Learn Japanese Browser | Shisho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asobiware | Ari Munandar |
In-app purchases
Learn Japanese Browser
No in-app purchases
Shisho
No in-app purchases
Questions
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