Comparison

ManabiMoji vs start japanese

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

Head to head
About

ManabiMoji

Features
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ManabiMoji is your companion for learning Japanese characters (Hiragana and Katakana). Features: • Interactive character grids with detailed information for each character • Customizable quizzes with difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) • Progress tracking with visual indicators and gold stars for mastery • Character detail view with stroke order, pronunciation, and memory hints • Clean, warm, and distraction-free interface designed for learning • Support for all Japanese character groups including dakuten, handakuten, combinations, and special characters Whether you're just starting your Japanese learning journey or looking to perfect your character recognition, ManabiMoji helps you learn at your own pace with personalized progress tracking.

About

start japanese

Enhance your Japanese language skills with daily exercises focused on vocabulary, listening, and pronunciation. Practice speaking using your microphone and build consistent study habits for gradual improvement.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary and phrase practice
  • Listening exercises with audio
  • Pronunciation practice with speech input
  • Simple daily training
  • Consistent study habit building
Features
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Start Japanese is a simple learning app designed to help users practice and improve their Japanese language skills through short daily exercises. This app focuses on vocabulary recall, listening, and pronunciation practice. Users can review Japanese words and phrases, listen to correct pronunciations, and practice speaking using the microphone. Key features: - Vocabulary and phrase practice - Listening exercises with audio - Pronunciation practice using speech input - Simple and focused daily training This app is intended for learners who want to build consistent study habits and gradually improve their Japanese language ability.

Screenshots

ManabiMoji4 screens
start japanese3 screens

Verdict

The call

ManabiMoji and start japanese are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ManabiMoji versus start japanese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManabiMojistart japanese
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ReidTakumi Nittono

In-app purchases

None

ManabiMoji

No in-app purchases

None

start japanese

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ManabiMoji free?
ManabiMoji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is start japanese free?
start japanese is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ManabiMoji or start japanese have ads?
Neither ManabiMoji nor start japanese shows ads.

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