Neko Dictionary vs Justdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Neko Dictionary
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Neko Dictionary is a Japanese dictionary app designed for fast lookup and flexible dictionary management. It supports importing and using custom MDict / MDX dictionaries, allowing you to build your own offline dictionary library. Main features: - Fast word lookup Search Japanese words using kana, romaji, or kanji with clear and accurate results. - Custom MDict dictionary support Import and manage your own MDX / MDD dictionary files with ease. - Kana charts for beginners Built-in hiragana and katakana charts to help you learn the basics. - Offline dictionary All dictionaries are stored locally and work without an internet connection. - Multi-dictionary search Search across multiple dictionaries at the same time for easy comparison. Whether you are a beginner learning Japanese or an advanced user relying on professional dictionaries, Neko Dictionary provides a clean and efficient lookup experience.
Justdown
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Justdown is a markdown note-taking app built for Japanese language learners. - Aozora Bunko / Pixiv notation: ζΌ’εγγγγγ renders as ruby text over the kanji - Use the vertical bar to mark the base explicitly - Standard HTML ruby tags are also supported for pasted content - Quotation marks γγγγ are never touched, so you can write natural Japanese freely MARKDOWN EDITOR - Live preview with GitHub-flavored markdown: headings, lists, tables, quotes - Syntax-highlighted code blocks (light and dark themes) - Keyboard toolbar for one-tap input of furigana brackets, headings, bold, and code blocks, so you never fight the Japanese keyboard for special characters BUILT FOR STUDYING - Table of contents panel: jump to any heading instantly - In-note search with match count, working in both editor and preview - Full-text search across all notes - Auto-save as you type PRIVATE BY DESIGN - All notes are stored locally on your device - No account, no ads, no analytics, no network access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Justdown at every 2 days against Neko Dictionary's fortnightly. Justdown also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Neko Dictionary ships an update fortnightly, Justdown every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Neko Dictionary | Justdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Yidudu Technology Co., Ltd. | Hyungwon Jang |
In-app purchases
Neko Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Justdown
No in-app purchases
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