Onyomi vs EchoCardJA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Onyomi
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### Onyomi — Learn Japanese On’yomi and Loanword Pronunciation Through Chinese Onyomi is a Japanese learning app designed specifically for Chinese speakers. By connecting Chinese Pinyin with Japanese on’yomi readings, the app helps you understand Japanese kanji pronunciation intuitively. It also clearly explains the differences between Go-on and Kan-on readings, as well as the relationship between original English pronunciation and Japanese katakana pronunciation. Use your existing knowledge of Chinese and English sounds to learn Japanese pronunciation and vocabulary more efficiently. Key Features - Pinyin Comparison: Compare Chinese pronunciation with Japanese on’yomi and discover common sound patterns and pronunciation shifts. - Go-on and Kan-on: Understand the origins and differences of Japanese kanji readings while building related vocabulary systematically. - Loanword Pronunciation: Compare original English sounds with their Japanese katakana forms and learn how pronunciation changes. - Sound-Based Vocabulary Learning: Use familiar sounds as clues to remember new Japanese words more naturally. Recommended For - Chinese speakers who want to use their pronunciation knowledge to learn Japanese - Learners who want to master Japanese kanji readings efficiently - Anyone interested in understanding Go-on and Kan-on readings - Learners who want to understand the differences between English and Japanese katakana pronunciation With Onyomi, use the sounds of Chinese and English as a bridge to make learning Japanese easier and more enjoyable.
EchoCardJA
Master Japanese conversation with over 2,000 native phrases for daily situations. Enhance learning by attaching personal photos to flashcards, making it ideal for JLPT students and travelers.
- 2,000+ native Japanese phrases
- Audio pronunciation
- Romaji and English translations
- Example sentences and response practice
- Attach personal photos to flashcards
- JLPT N5-N1 support
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Learn Japanese conversation efficiently with 2,000+ native phrases covering daily life — shopping, restaurants, school, work, and travel. Every flashcard includes: • Audio pronunciation • Romaji (romanized reading) • Example sentences • Response practice • English translation STANDOUT FEATURE: Attach your own photos to flashcards. Snap a photo of a situation you encounter in real life and add it to your learning deck. IDEAL FOR: • JLPT learners (N5–N1) • Japan travelers and those living or working in Japan • Beginners to intermediate Japanese learners UNLOCK FULL ACCESS • Full Access – One-time purchase, $9.99 Unlocks all 2,000+ flashcards and quiz features permanently. Privacy Policy: https://www.tomocreateinc.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EchoCardJA at Free against Onyomi's $0.99. EchoCardJA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
EchoCardJA is free to download; Onyomi costs $0.99 up front. Onyomi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EchoCardJA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Onyomi ships an update every 3 months, EchoCardJA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onyomi | EchoCardJA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉杰 罗 | Tomocreate, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Onyomi
- Premium$0.99
EchoCardJA
- EchoCard JA – Full Access$9.99









