Comparison

Kana! vs KeiGo JP

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

Head to head
About

Kana!

This app guides users through learning Japanese hiragana characters, words, and sentences with a structured, step-by-step approach. It unlocks new content as users master previous lessons, offering a clear roadmap for progress and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Learn characters in small steps
  • Words unlock when ready
  • Sentences appear naturally
  • Progress tracking
  • Visual roadmap
  • Works offline
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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Learn Hiragana the Easy Way Kana helps you learn Japanese hiragana step by step. You start with the basic sounds and work your way toward reading simple words and short sentences. Everything unlocks naturally as you learn, so you always know what to practice next. How Learning Works You begin with the five main vowel sounds. Each character becomes marked as learned after you get it right three times in a row. Once you finish a small group of characters, the next group becomes available. The pace is steady and manageable. Practice Words After you unlock enough characters, you can start practicing real words. Each word only appears once you already know the characters inside it, so you are never guessing. Words are grouped into small milestones that feel easy to reach. Build Sentences As you learn more words, you will unlock simple sentences. These start out very short and slowly grow in complexity. This helps you see how Japanese fits together in a natural way without overwhelming you. Track Your Progress You can check your progress anytime. The stats page shows your accuracy, how many characters you have learned, how many words you can read, and which milestones you have completed. Roadmap View The roadmap lays everything out visually, so you know exactly what is coming next. It shows how characters lead to words and how words lead to sentences. Key Features • Learn characters in small steps • Words unlock only when you are ready • Sentences appear naturally as your vocabulary grows • Clean and simple design with dark mode • No ads and no subscriptions • Works offline Perfect For • Beginners learning Japanese for the first time • Students wanting extra practice • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Anyone who wants a simple, straightforward approach Why It Works A long list of characters can feel intimidating. Hirgana breaks everything into short milestones, letting you build confidence without rushing. Because words and sentences only unlock once you know the basics, nothing ever feels out of reach. Start learning today. Take small steps, build real skills, and see steady progress.

About

KeiGo JP

Features
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KeiGo JP is the friendly way to learn and look up Japanese business keigo — the honorific language that makes all the difference at work, in interviews, and in formal situations. Every entry shows the three keigo registers side by side, so you always know which form to use and when: • 尊敬語 (sonkeigo) — respectful language for superiors and customers • 謙譲語 (kenjougo) — humble language for talking about yourself • 丁寧語 (teineigo) — the polite です/ます foundation WHAT'S INSIDE • Searchable reference of 100+ everyday verbs and 60+ business expressions — greetings, apologies, requests, and more • Tap-to-hear audio pronunciation for every form • Quiz — multiple-choice practice that adapts to the verbs you find hardest • Flashcards — flip, self-grade, and build a review streak with spaced repetition • Pattern Guide — learn the rules behind keigo, not just the words • Stats — track your accuracy, daily streak, and progress over time DESIGNED TO BE SIMPLE • Works completely offline — study anywhere • Optional auto-play audio and dark mode • No account, no sign-up WHY KEIGO JP Keigo is one of the hardest parts of Japanese to get right, and getting it wrong stands out. KeiGo JP turns it into something you can actually practice a few minutes at a time — look up the form you need in the moment, then drill it until it sticks. Whether you're preparing for a job in Japan, studying for the JLPT, or you just want to sound more professional in Japanese, KeiGo JP helps you speak with the right level of respect — every time.

Screenshots

Kana!4 screens
KeiGo JP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KeiGo JP at 15.1 against Kana!'s 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Kana! versus KeiGo JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKana!KeiGo JP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpenser SembratPIRAEUS TECHNOLOGY LLC

In-app purchases

None

Kana!

No in-app purchases

None

KeiGo JP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kana! free?
Kana! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeiGo JP free?
KeiGo JP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kana! or KeiGo JP have ads?
Neither Kana! nor KeiGo JP shows ads.

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