Comparison

Memory Kanji vs Dokkai

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Kanji matching memory game
  • Customizable kanji selection
  • JLPT N5, N4, N3 levels included
  • Offline functionality
  • Progress tracking with scoring
  • Multiple difficulty modes
Features
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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!

About

Dokkai

Features
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Turn any Japanese text into your personal study material. Built by an indie developer with a passion for Japanese language and media β€” this is the app I wished I had when learning Japanese myself. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at books, manga, signs, menus, or subtitles. Dokkai instantly extracts the text using advanced OCR. NATURAL TRANSLATIONS AI-powered translations that sound natural, not robotic. Get the meaning, not just word-for-word conversion. LEARN AS YOU READ Every scan becomes a lesson: - Furigana readings above kanji - Vocabulary breakdowns with definitions - Grammar explanations - Save words to flashcards BRING YOUR OWN MATERIALS Study what YOU want to read β€” not textbook examples. Real Japanese content at your level. LIBRARY Read real Japanese β€” the way it was actually written. Dokkai's Library is a curated collection of authentic Japanese content designed for learners. Short stories, diary entries, and dialogues written by real people, covering everyday life, culture, and the kind of Japanese you'll actually encounter outside a textbook. Every piece in the Library comes fully equipped with the tools you need to understand it deeply: Hard mode β€” read the raw Japanese and analyze any word you don't know with a single tap Cheat mode β€” toggle furigana, read alongside the English translation, or challenge yourself with English-only and reveal the Japanese when you're ready Study mode β€” break down every sentence with furigana, grammar patterns, and color-coded vocabulary cards Content is organized by difficulty level (N5–N1) and format, so you can find something that matches exactly where you are right now. Series let you follow a story across multiple chapters, tracking your progress as you go. New content added regularly. iCLOUD SYNC Your scans, vocabulary, and progress sync across all your devices. SUBSCRIPTION Dokkai Premium unlocks all features with a 3-day free trial. Choose weekly, monthly, or yearly billing. FEEDBACK Have a bug or feature request? I'd love to hear from you: https://forms.gle/SZemfm9mm1SzMLKA6 Terms: https://mochipixel.io/dokkai/terms.html Privacy: https://mochipixel.io/dokkai/privacy.html

Screenshots

Memory Kanji4 screens
Dokkai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dokkai at Free against Memory Kanji's $3.99. Memory Kanji's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Dokkai is free to download; Memory Kanji costs $3.99 up front. Dokkai sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Memory Kanji asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Memory Kanji versus Dokkai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory KanjiDokkai
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.217.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio CetrangoloMochiPixel LLC

In-app purchases

None

Memory Kanji

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dokkai

Subscriptions3
  • Dokkai Pro$2.997 Days
  • Dokkai Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Dokkai Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Memory Kanji free?
Memory Kanji costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dokkai free?
Dokkai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Memory Kanji or Dokkai have ads?
Neither Memory Kanji nor Dokkai shows ads.

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