# NihonDojo.ai vs Floonzy

The clearest difference is rating: Floonzy at 5.0 against NihonDojo.ai's 4.1. Floonzy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). NihonDojo.ai's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NihonDojo.ai sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Floonzy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Floonzy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NihonDojo.ai has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NihonDojo.ai's written reviews are positive against 100% of Floonzy's.

NihonDojo.ai ships an update every 6 days, Floonzy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NihonDojo.ai | Floonzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihondojoai/id6749792374/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floonzy/id6759426517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 298 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D Everett Hinton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796270955) | [Floonzy, Inc., a Public Benefit Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878552990) |

## What reviewers say

### NihonDojo.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihondojoai/id6749792374)

This app focuses on efficient Japanese language acquisition through rigorous spaced repetition and context-based learning. It prioritizes fluency over gamified engagement, offering structured grammar, cultural insights, and kana practice to prepare users for real-world conversations.

**Highlights:** Spaced repetition system (FSRS), Contextual sentence generation, Formality switching, Guided writing practice, Structured grammar lessons, Cultural context integration, Kana practice minigame

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NihonDojo Pro Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| NihonDojo Expert Monthly | $12.95 | per month |
| NihonDojo Pro Annual | $64.99 | per year |
| NihonDojo Expert Annual | $129.99 | per year |


### Floonzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floonzy/id6759426517)

This app uses an intensive drilling methodology with modern cognitive science to help users achieve advanced fluency in languages. It offers a complete textbook, handwritten exercises, ear training, and intelligent spaced repetition for effective learning.  A 30-day free trial is available for all courses.

**Highlights:** Intensive drilling methodology, Bidirectional translation, Handwritten exercises, Spaced repetition, Multi-voice ear training, Hands-free audio mode, Advanced analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Floonzy Learner | $12.99 | per month |
| Floonzy Learner (Annual) | $142.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NihonDojo.ai free?

NihonDojo.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Floonzy free?

Floonzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NihonDojo.ai or Floonzy?

Floonzy is rated higher. NihonDojo.ai averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Floonzy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NihonDojo.ai or Floonzy have ads?

Neither NihonDojo.ai nor Floonzy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NihonDojo.ai or Floonzy?

NihonDojo.ai ships an update every 6 days, and Floonzy every 2 weeks. Most recently, NihonDojo.ai was updated on October 24, 2026 and Floonzy on October 8, 2026.

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