Comparison

Nihongo Explorer vs WordDojo

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

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About

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!

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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.

Screenshots

Nihongo Explorer4 screens
WordDojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Nihongo Explorer versus WordDojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihongo ExplorerWordDojo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size771 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEI NAGASENicolas Elliot Christopher

In-app purchases

None

Nihongo Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

WordDojo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nihongo Explorer free?
Nihongo Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WordDojo free?
WordDojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nihongo Explorer or WordDojo have ads?
Nihongo Explorer shows ads; WordDojo does not.
Which is updated more often, Nihongo Explorer or WordDojo?
Nihongo Explorer ships an update every 4 days, and WordDojo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nihongo Explorer was updated on October 7, 2026 and WordDojo on October 18, 2026.

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