Comparison

MyPhrase vs Learn Katakana

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

Head to head
About

MyPhrase

Features
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Just type in your language. Translation and learning, all at once. MyPhrase is a "Translation x Multilingual Learning" app that combines simultaneous translation in up to 64 languages with a memorable learning experience. AI reads context and situations to suggest natural, practical expressions. Save your favorite phrases and lock them into memory with flashcards. Key Features ■ Translate and Compare Up to 64 Languages at Once — Translate a single sentence into multiple languages simultaneously and view them all on one screen. Instantly compare word choices and nuances across languages. ■ Optimized Expressions for Every Situation — Combine 6 translation styles (Casual / Standard / Semi-Formal / Formal / Slang / Custom) with spoken or written tone to generate expressions tailored to your specific situation. ■ Custom Translations Matched to Your Level — Translate using expressions aligned with proficiency standards like CEFR, JLPT, TOPIK, and HSK. Perfect for exam preparation and structured language study. ■ Seamless AI Chat for Rephrasing and Improvement — Ask follow-up questions about any translation: "Explain the grammar," "How else can I say this?" or "Make it more polite." AI supports your learning every step of the way. ■ Flashcard Learning for Real Retention — Add saved phrases to study cards with a single tap. Use intuitive swipe controls to efficiently review only the phrases you struggle with. ■ Ruby (Reading Aid) for Pronunciation Support — Automatically displays Japanese furigana, Chinese pinyin, Korean romanization, English IPA, and more. Text-to-speech is also supported, so even beginners can learn with confidence. ■ Organize and Utilize Without Interrupting Your Flow — Manage phrases with tags and notes, and find them instantly with search. PDF export and CSV import, back-translation, auto-copy, live translation, and more practical features. Who It's For - You want to study multiple languages at the same time and understand subtle nuances - You need polite, natural expressions for hospitality, study abroad, or work - You want to memorize lines from movies and TV shows as usable expressions - You want to build your own personal phrase book and review efficiently Supported Languages (64) Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English (US), English (UK), English (Australia), English (Canada), Afrikaans, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Bosnian, Catalan, Czech, Welsh, Danish, German, Greek, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), Estonian, Persian, Finnish, French, French (Canada), Galician, Hebrew, Croatian, Hungarian, Armenian, Icelandic, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Macedonian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Hindi, Indonesian, Kannada, Marathi, Malay, Nepali, Swahili, Tamil, Thai, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, Maori, Kazakh Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Katakana

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Learn the shapes and stroke order of Japanese katakana by tracing each letter with your finger. Built for young children (ages 3–7) and for anyone learning Japanese. Follow the guide A pen-tip marker glides along each stroke from the green start point to the red end point, showing the correct order and direction. Trace along and feel a gentle tap as your line takes shape (on iPhone, and when tracing with Apple Pencil Pro). Every finished character is graded with a familiar Japanese mark: a flower (excellent), a circle (good), or a cross (try again). What you get • All 46 basic katakana, laid out on the classic gojūon chart • Stroke-order guide with numbered start/end points and animation • Pronunciation audio for every letter, plus sound effects • Adjustable difficulty for how strictly your tracing is judged • Apple Pencil support: stroke thickness follows your pressure, and Apple Pencil Pro adds haptics you can feel as you trace (requires an iPad that supports Apple Pencil Pro) • Words while you practice: as you work on a letter, an illustrated word appears with that letter left blank—trace it in to complete the word • Shuffle practice: run through your unlocked letters in random order • My Garden: watch flowers grow as you practice, and compare today's writing with your very first try • Romaji readings to support learners (in non-Japanese languages) Made for little hands and grown-up learners Playful marks and sounds keep children engaged, while a calm, uncluttered layout works just as well for adults. Purchases are protected behind a parents' gate. The app works offline and needs no account. Free and Pass The five letters ア・イ・ウ・エ・オ are free forever. Unlock all 46 letters with a 1-Month or 1-Year Pass—these are one-time and non-renewing, so nothing is charged automatically. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

MyPhrase4 screens
Learn Katakana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyPhrase at none against Learn Katakana's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyPhrase sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Katakana sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MyPhrase versus Learn Katakana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPhraseLearn Katakana
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu SugimotoSURVITAC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MyPhrase

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Plan$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Learn Katakana

One-time2
  • 1-Month Pass$2.99
  • 1-Year Pass$5.99

Questions

Is MyPhrase free?
MyPhrase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Katakana free?
Learn Katakana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyPhrase or Learn Katakana have ads?
Learn Katakana shows ads; MyPhrase does not.

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