Comparison

Anisaba vs Math Zen

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

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About

Anisaba

Features
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Learn Japanese naturally from the shows you love. Anisaba turns any Japanese-dubbed/subbed video into an interactive lesson, just tap a word in the subtitles to see its dictionary entry and example sentences. When something needs more nuance, ask the built-in AI: Anisaba explains meanings in the exact scene context, so you learn how natives actually use the word. Highlights: • Tap-to-define subtitles - Instantly open dictionary entries from any on-screen line. • Context-aware AI help - Get plain-English explanations grounded in your current scene’s dialogue (no guessing). • Subtitle finder - Upload a video and search our database of hundreds of anime titles to download matching JP subs. • Your model or ours - Use the included free model or plug in your own LLM via API URL, model name, and key. • Offline ready - Download dictionaries for on-the-go study. • Customization - Light/dark themes, UI tweaks, and study preferences. How it works: 1. Load a Japanese-dubbed video with Japanese subtitles. 2. Tap any word in the subtitles to view definitions. 3. Ask Anisaba’s AI to explain the meaning as used in this scene with examples and alternatives. Why it’s different: Traditional apps teach isolated vocabulary. Anisaba ties definitions and explanations to the exact line you’re watching, so grammar, nuance, and register click faster and stick longer. Notes: • Content not included. Subtitles are provided for study purposes; use your own legally obtained videos. • LLM is optional; all core features work out of the box. • For best results, use Japanese dub + Japanese subs.

About

Math Zen

This app provides adaptive math practice for standardized exams and university-level courses. It generates unique problems, tracks mastery, and offers offline access for focused learning. Review mistakes and visualize concepts to build long-term retention.

Highlights
  • Algorithmically generated problems
  • Adaptive mastery-based progression
  • Mistake journal for review
  • Visual problem explanations
  • Offline access
  • Exam-specific problem sets
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Math Zen is a math practice app built for real exam performance, not a calculator that does your homework for you. Work through algorithmically generated problems that cover the topics and skills tested on real exams. The adaptive mastery-based progression system tracks your accuracy and adjusts difficulty automatically: struggle with a concept, and it comes back for review; master it, and you advance. Practice offline, anytime, with zero distractions. AP PRECALCULUS, AP CALCULUS, SAT AND ACT MATH PREP Math Zen has dedicated exam paths for the tests US students actually take: • AP Precalculus: polynomial, rational, exponential, log and trig functions, plus rates of change from tables and graphs. • AP Calculus AB: particle motion, optimization, related rates, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, accumulation functions, and free-response questions with linked parts. • AP Calculus BC: everything in AB plus series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. • SAT Math: 40 SAT-style templates across Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry, with word problems, data and charts. • ACT Math: algebra, functions, geometry, trigonometry and statistics, from radical equations to circles, two-way tables and charts. Exam prep problems follow each test's format: multi-part questions where each part builds on the last, Kyōtsū Test digit boxes, Suneung short answers, and five-option ENEM questions. Also included: IB Math AA, Hong Kong DSE (Compulsory, M1, M2), A-Level Maths, Taiwan GSAT and AST Math A, Gaokao, Suneung, Kyōtsū Test, Abitur, Baccalauréat, Selectividad, EXANI-II, ENEM, FUVEST, VWO Wiskunde, Högskoleprovet, and Polish Matura paths. 24 TOPICS, 870+ PROBLEM TEMPLATES Six sections covering math from arithmetic through university-level content: Algebra: Arithmetic, Algebra, Complex Numbers, Logarithms Precalculus: Functions, Graph Analysis, Hyperbolic Functions, Sequences & Series Calculus: Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Differential Equations, Partial Derivatives, Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, Multiple Integrals, Laplace Transforms Geometry & Trigonometry: Geometry, Trigonometry Linear Algebra: Vectors, Matrices, Abstract Algebra Discrete Math: Probability, Statistics 238 subtopics. 870+ algorithmically generated templates. Every session is different. KEY FEATURES Mastery-Based Progression: A five-level bucket system tracks your accuracy within each subtopic and advances you from easy to hard as you demonstrate understanding. Theory Built In: Every subtopic carries the rules its own problems need, with worked examples. Tap Show the rule the moment an answer comes out wrong, or open it from the header mid-problem. Mistake Journal: Every wrong answer is captured automatically. Come back later and retry that exact problem type with fresh numbers, until the concept clicks. Visual Problems: Interactive graphs, geometric diagrams, and animated transformations. Offline First: The whole app works without internet. Practice on a plane or subway; progress syncs when you reconnect. Dark Mode: Follows your system setting, or pin it to light or dark. No Ads, Ever: Clean, focused, distraction-free. No ads, no coins, no lives. 12 Languages: English, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Polish. PERFECT FOR • Students preparing for AP Calculus AB/BC, SAT Math, ACT Math, or IB Math • High school students in Algebra 2, Precalculus, or Calculus • University students in Calculus I/II, Linear Algebra, or Differential Equations • Self-learners who want structured math practice at their own pace SUBSCRIPTION Math Zen is free to start with access to core topics. Premium unlocks the full topic library, all exam prep paths, and detailed analytics. Privacy Policy: https://math-zen.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://math-zen.com/terms Support: contacts@trifoiltrailblazer.com

Screenshots

Anisaba4 screens
Math Zen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anisaba at none against Math Zen's 6. Anisaba also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Math Zen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Anisaba asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anisaba versus Math Zen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnisabaMath Zen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB86 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperIaroslav GoncharovIvan Terekhin

In-app purchases

None

Anisaba

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Zen

Subscriptions3
  • Math Zen Premium — Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Math Zen Premium — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Math Zen Premium — Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Math Zen Premium: Lifetime$24.99
  • Math Zen Premium: Lifetime$29.99
  • Math Zen Premium — Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Anisaba free?
Anisaba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Zen free?
Math Zen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Anisaba or Math Zen have ads?
Neither Anisaba nor Math Zen shows ads.

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