Comparison

Memory Kanji vs My Nihongo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

My Nihongo

Features
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Feature Highlights: - JLPT Preparation Made Easy Includes sample vocabulary and sentences for all JLPT levels (N5–N1). - Flexible Note‑Taking Organize your Japanese study notes as free‑form text or structured vocabulary and sentence lists. - Vocabulary Radio (New!) Hands‑free listening mode that continuously plays the vocabularies you want to learn. - Quick Note Creation Instantly create notes from clipboard text or auto‑extract segments from non‑empty lines in a document. - Personalized Quizzes Turn your notes into quiz questions to practice the exact vocabulary and sentences you want to master. - Natural Pronunciation Practice Hear your notes spoken aloud with Apple’s built‑in text‑to‑speech, now respecting your chosen Japanese voice under Accessibility settings. - Streamlined Study Experience Improved tab arrangement, Study screen layout, and unified quiz design for a smoother, more consistent workflow. - Intuitive Editing Tools Refined workflows for building sentences, vocabularies, and multiple note types with a user‑friendly interface.

Screenshots

Memory Kanji4 screens
My Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Nihongo at Free against Memory Kanji's $3.99. Memory Kanji's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

My Nihongo is free to download; Memory Kanji costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Memory Kanji versus My Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemory KanjiMy Nihongo
Price$3.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio CetrangoloDaniel Fu Keung Kwan

In-app purchases

None

Memory Kanji

No in-app purchases

None

My Nihongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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