HanaKata vs Sakura Tutor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HanaKata
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HanaKata is the simplest way to learn Hiragana and Katakana. Study each character with clear tips and native-like audio, then practice writing on a grid with optional stroke-order hints. Why youβll like it Clean, focused design made for daily study Study mode: big character, romaji, tips and audio Writing mode: grid canvas, live drawing, optional hint overlay Quick practice and basic progress stats Works offline β’ No account required Free app with banner ads only (no purchases) Privacy We use Google AdMob to show banner ads. The app requests ATT consent on iOS and uses Googleβs UMP in the EEA. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Sakura Tutor
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Learn to actually SPEAK Japanese β not just memorize words. Sakura Sensei is an AI Japanese teacher that helps you build real speaking confidence through natural conversation. No more silent learning. Start speaking from day one. HOW IT WORKS: β’ AI Conversation Practice β Talk to Sakura like a real teacher. Ask in English, learn to say it in Japanese, and get instant feedback. β’ Pronunciation Scoring β Record your voice and get scored on accuracy. The AI analyzes your pronunciation and tells you exactly what to improve. β’ Grammar Corrections β Real-time feedback on particles, verb conjugation, and keigo (honorifics). Sakura explains mistakes in clear English. β’ Kana & Writing Practice β Master hiragana and katakana with interactive grid, stroke-by-stroke writing practice, and quizzes. β’ JLPT Level System β Start at N5 and progress through N4, N3, N2, and N1. Every lesson adapts to your level. β’ Audio Playback β Hear every phrase pronounced by a native Japanese speaker (Microsoft Nanami voice). β’ Free Daily Lessons β Practice 5 conversations per day free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. WHY LEARNERS LOVE IT: "Finally an app that actually teaches me to speak, not just tap flashcards" "It's like having a Japanese tutor in my pocket" "The pronunciation feedback is incredible β it caught my 'r' sound immediately" Whether you're planning a trip to Tokyo, studying for the JLPT, or just love Japanese culture β Sakura Sensei gets you speaking real Japanese. Download free and start your first lesson today. Terms of Use: https://cyan0914.github.io/ai-japanese-tutor/terms.html Terms of Use(EULA): apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://cyan0914.github.io/ai-japanese-tutor/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HanaKata at none against Sakura Tutor's 3. Sakura Tutor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sakura Tutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HanaKata asks for nothing beyond the download.
HanaKata ships an update every 4 months, Sakura Tutor every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HanaKata | Sakura Tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Rodriguez | ηε εΌ |
In-app purchases
HanaKata
No in-app purchases
Sakura Tutor
- Sakura Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Sakura Tutor$19.993 Months
- Sakura Tutor$49.991 Year









