Comparison

MaskNote vs シンプル単語帳

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

Head to head
About

MaskNote

Features
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Turn “what you want to memorize” into cloze flashcards—fast. MaskNote lets you create fill-in-the-blank (cloze) questions in seconds by simply dragging to select text. Review offline and reinforce recall efficiently. Try up to 10 cards for free, then unlock all features with a one-time purchase (no subscription). Key features • Create cloze questions by dragging to select any text • Organize by categories, shuffle quizzes, and review mistakes • CSV import/export for bulk management • Works offline—study anywhere (commute, subway, flights) • Download ready-made study sets from MaskNote Plaza • No sign-up, no ads—simple and focused • One-time purchase unlocks full access (no subscription) Great for • JLPT & Japanese learning (vocabulary, kanji, grammar patterns, reading chunks) • Language learning (words, idioms, phrases) • Exam prep and memorization-heavy subjects • Creating quick quizzes for classes or training Privacy & peace of mind MaskNote does not require an account and is designed to minimize data collection. No ads. Pay once to unlock all features—no recurring fees. Start building your own study sets with MaskNote today.

About

シンプル単語帳

Features
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シンプルで使いやすい単語帳アプリです。 自分だけの単語帳を作成し、効率的に暗記学習ができます。 ・カードの作成・編集 ・学習モード(ランダム表示) ・わかったカードの管理 ・JSONでインポート・エクスポート対応 シンプルな操作で、スキマ時間に効率よく学習できます。

Screenshots

MaskNote4 screens
シンプル単語帳4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: シンプル単語帳 at none against MaskNote's 1. MaskNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. MaskNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. シンプル単語帳 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, シンプル単語帳 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
MaskNote versus シンプル単語帳: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaskNoteシンプル単語帳
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAISUKE MUSASHIKairu Inoue

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MaskNote

One-time1
  • MaskNoteプレミアム$3.99
None

シンプル単語帳

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaskNote free?
MaskNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is シンプル単語帳 free?
シンプル単語帳 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaskNote or シンプル単語帳 have ads?
シンプル単語帳 shows ads; MaskNote does not.
Which is updated more often, MaskNote or シンプル単語帳?
MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, and シンプル単語帳 fortnightly. Most recently, MaskNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and シンプル単語帳 on October 31, 2026.

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