Comparison

Nekochan App vs ScriptPad

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

Head to head
About

Nekochan App

Features
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Nekochan is your ultimate companion for learning Japanese in a fun, interactive way. Whether you're a total beginner or brushing up your skills, Nekochan uses gamified flashcards, real-world examples, and cute anime-style visuals to help you stay motivated. Explore grammar, kanji, and vocabulary with our cute Nekochan. Earn streaks and track your progress. Perfect for anime lovers, travelers, or students preparing for JLPT. Start your Japanese journey with Nekochan today! Unlock Extra Study Time with the Following Subscription Plans (Auto-Renewable): Subscription offerings (current): Nekochan Premium — Monthly Title: Monthly Access Plan Length: 1 month (auto-renewable) Price: $9.99 USD per month Price per unit: $9.99 per month Nekochan Premium — Yearly Title: Yearly Access Plan Length: 1 year (auto-renewable) Price: $99.99 USD per year Price per unit: ≈ $8.33 per month (99.99 ÷ 12) Nekochan Permanent License (one-time purchase — not auto-renewing) Title: Lifetime Plan Length: One-time, perpetual license (no renewal) Price: $300.00 USD (one-time) Notes: Seasonal discounts for the permanent license may be offered at our discretion. Important notes about subscriptions & billing: All subscription purchases and billing are processed by Apple (App Store). Apple manages your payment method; we only receive the receipt metadata needed to validate entitlements. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled. You can manage or cancel subscriptions at any time via your Apple ID → Subscriptions settings. Cancellation will prevent future charges, but does not prorate or refund the current billing period (Apple handles refunds per its policies). Prices shown above are in USD and may vary by country, region, applicable taxes, and promotional/seasonal pricing. The price charged to you is the price displayed in the App Store at the time of purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.nekochan.app/privacy-policy

About

ScriptPad

Master Japanese reading, writing, typing, and speaking with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers structured vocabulary, JLPT preparation, and interactive handwriting practice with animated stroke guides. Engage in various games to reinforce learning and improve pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Animated stroke order guides for characters
  • Handwriting practice with drawing canvas
  • Complete JLPT vocabulary (N5-N1)
  • 10,000+ words with audio
  • Pronunciation recording and comparison
  • Six interactive learning games
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Learn Japanese: read, write, type, and speak. From your first Hiragana stroke to JLPT N1. ScriptPad is a complete Japanese learning app with over 10,000 words, all with clear audio. Study structured vocabulary units, the full JLPT vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1, and real world katakana words, then practice everything by writing it by hand. JAPANESE BASICS Every Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji character with animated stroke order guides. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY, JLPT, AND KATAKANA Beginner vocabulary units with games. The complete JLPT word list from N5 to N1 with example sentences, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Katakana words from menus, konbini shelves, and city signs. Every word plays audio with the correct reading, even for tricky kanji. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each character is written. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK, TYPE, AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Practice typing Japanese with instant feedback. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 10,000+ Japanese words with audio Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 Example sentences with audio Katakana words practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji stroke order animations Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Kanji mode: toggle between Kana and Kanji Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are a beginner learning Hiragana or preparing for the JLPT exam, ScriptPad is your Japanese writing practice app. Start writing Japanese today.

Screenshots

Nekochan App4 screens
ScriptPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nekochan App and ScriptPad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Nekochan App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nekochan App versus ScriptPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNekochan AppScriptPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB495 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNekochan S.AHugo Alberto Garza Jr

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nekochan App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access Plan$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$300.00
1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Japanese Learning Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Nekochan App free?
Nekochan App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nekochan App or ScriptPad have ads?
Neither Nekochan App nor ScriptPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nekochan App or ScriptPad?
Nekochan App ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScriptPad every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nekochan App was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScriptPad on October 31, 2026.

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