Comparison

小学英単語 vs Pinu

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

Head to head
About

小学英単語

Features
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小学校で習う英単語640語を収録した、4択クイズ形式の英単語学習アプリです。 テンポよく問題を解きながら、英単語を自然に身につけられます。 【特徴】 ・小学校で使う640単語を収録 ・4択クイズ形式でテンポよく学習 ・正解すると「おやつ」がもらえ、学習の励みに ・正答回数を記録し、進捗と苦手を可視化 ・不正解の問題は出題頻度アップ、効率的に克服 ・オフラインでもプレイ可能 英語が初めての小学生や、英語をやり直したい大人にもおすすめ。 ゲーム感覚で続けられるから、毎日のスキマ時間が英語の力に変わります!

About

Pinu

This app transforms language learning into a fun, game-like experience. It uses interactive lessons and a supportive companion to help users build speaking confidence through real-world practice and instant feedback.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning journey
  • Interactive map-based lessons
  • Virtual language buddy
  • Real-world speaking practice
  • Instant feedback on exercises
  • Progressive language expansion
Features
Currently charting
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Meet Pinu — your language buddy. Pinu turns language learning into an engaging, game-inspired journey. Instead of tedious memorization and endless vocabulary lists, you learn by playing, practicing, and building confidence step by step. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, settling into a new place, or simply challenging yourself, Pinu makes learning a new language feel approachable and rewarding. Why Pinu? - Gamified Learning Explore interactive lessons through a map-based journey. Each lesson feels like a small quest, keeping you motivated as you progress. - Your Language Buddy Pinu isn’t just a mascot — he’s there to celebrate your wins and support you along the way. - Real-World Speaking Practice Practice everyday scenarios and build the confidence to speak naturally from day one. - Instant Feedback Get immediate guidance and positive reinforcement after every exercise. - More Languages Ahead Pinu is built to grow with new languages and learning experiences continuously on the way. Start your language journey with Pinu today!

Screenshots

小学英単語4 screens
Pinu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 小学英単語 at none against Pinu's 6. 小学英単語 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Pinu's advantage is chart position (#86 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Pinu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 小学英単語 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

小学英単語 ships an update every 2 days, Pinu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
小学英単語 versus Pinu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter小学英単語Pinu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#86 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB147 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJun YamabeLEAF BOAT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

小学英単語

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pinu

Subscriptions5
  • Pinu - Languages Learning$4.997 Days
  • Pinu3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pinu$15.991 Month
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  • Pinu3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pinu$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Avatar Outfit Set$1.99

Questions

Is 小学英単語 free?
小学英単語 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinu free?
Pinu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 小学英単語 or Pinu have ads?
Neither 小学英単語 nor Pinu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 小学英単語 or Pinu?
小学英単語 ships an update every 2 days, and Pinu every 2 weeks. Most recently, 小学英単語 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pinu on November 5, 2026.

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