Comparison

FlipCards 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

FlipCards

Features
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FlipCards makes language learning simple, beautiful, and effective. Built with the power of modern iOS design, FlipCards helps you master vocabulary and pronunciation one swipe at a time. Each card is crafted with clean visuals and clear examples. You can listen to words and phrases in authentic native voices. Whether you’re learning Japanese, Thai, or exploring other languages, FlipCards adapts to your study rhythm and makes learning enjoyable anywhere, anytime. Features: • Swipe through interactive flashcards • Listen to accurate native pronunciations • Designed for both Light and Dark Mode • Learn vocabulary with examples and pronunciations • Multiple languages available (Japanese, Thai, and more) FlipCards isn’t just an app — it’s your personal pocket tutor. Learn naturally, one flip at a time.

About

My Nihongo

This app helps you prepare for Japanese Language Proficiency Tests (JLPT) with personalized quizzes and flexible note-taking. It features a hands-free vocabulary learning mode and natural pronunciation practice.

Highlights
  • JLPT preparation for all levels
  • Flexible note-taking for vocabulary and sentences
  • Hands-free vocabulary learning mode
  • Personalized quiz creation from notes
  • Natural pronunciation practice
  • Quick note creation from clipboard
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

FlipCards4 screens
My Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlipCards at Free against My Nihongo's $2.99. FlipCards also leads on iOS requirement (17 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

FlipCards is free to download; My Nihongo costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlipCards versus My Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlipCardsMy Nihongo
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThiha AungDaniel Fu Keung Kwan

In-app purchases

None

FlipCards

No in-app purchases

None

My Nihongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlipCards free?
FlipCards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Nihongo free?
My Nihongo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlipCards or My Nihongo have ads?
Neither FlipCards nor My Nihongo shows ads.

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