Nihongo Explorer vs WordDojo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nihongo Explorer
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NihongoExplorer – Learn Japanese by Voice! Step into the dungeon of Japanese learning! With NihongoExplorer, you don’t just memorize words—you speak them to advance through the game. Perfect for learners who want to practice Hiragana, Katakana, JLPT N5 & N4 Kanji, and sharpen their Japanese pronunciation. ---How it works--- -Explore dungeons filled with Japanese challenges. -Use voice input: pronounce the word correctly to clear obstacles. -Learn step by step: Hiragana → Katakana → Kanji (N5 & N4). -Fun and interactive: it feels like a game, but you’re mastering real Japanese! ---Features--- -Voice recognition practice for accurate pronunciation. -Covers essential beginner to lower-intermediate vocabulary. -Engaging RPG-style dungeon adventure. -Great for JLPT preparation (N5 & N4). -Suitable for self-learners, students, and anyone who wants to improve their spoken Japanese. ---Who is it for?--- -Beginners learning Hiragana and Katakana. -Learners studying basic Kanji (JLPT N5 & N4). -Anyone wanting to practice Japanese pronunciation in a fun, interactive way. Start your adventure today and level up your Japanese with NihongoExplorer!
WordDojo
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Introducing WordDojo, your go-to Japanese vocabulary learning app. This app is completely free, lightweight, and works offline — internet is only needed for the one-time voice pack download and the online rankings.. With easy-to-play flashcard style, you can play on the way to work, on the way to school, during breaks, before sleep, basically anytime, anywhere you want. Main features: - Choose the modes from Kanji meaning, Kanji reading, Kana reading, and many more. - Choose the level based on your current Japanese level, JLPT N1 to N5. - Don’t know your current Japanese level? Take the quick 30 seconds assessment to know your current level. - Memorize words with the vocabulary browsing mode, and practice your Kanji strokes as well. - Keep track of your highest streaks and session history. Know your weak spots and practice it more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WordDojo at none against Nihongo Explorer's shown. Nihongo Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nihongo Explorer ships an update every 4 days, WordDojo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nihongo Explorer | WordDojo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 771 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEI NAGASE | Nicolas Elliot Christopher |
In-app purchases
Nihongo Explorer
No in-app purchases
WordDojo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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