Katakana Native vs Typing Speed Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Katakana Native
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"Why is your Japanese so good, yet you still sound different from a native?" You know the answer. Itβs your Katakana. Youβve mastered the grammar and the Kanji, but when it comes to Katakana words, you revert to your native English pronunciation. Are you afraid of sounding stereotypical? Or is it just a lack of confidence? Stop running away from Katakana. > Most foreigners struggle with Katakana because they try to "save" the English origin. But to sound truly native in Japan, you need to embrace the Katakana rhythm. Katakana Native helps you overcome that psychological barrier and perfect your pronunciation through: β The "Katakana vs. Native" Audit: Instantly see and hear the gap between how you say it and how a local says it. β Phonetic Deep Dives: Understand the "why" behind the shift (e.g., why "Paris" becomes "Pa-ri"). No more guessing. β Fearless Practice: Build the muscle memory to pronounce Katakana with 100% confidence, so you never have to hesitate in a conversation again. β Progress Visualisation: Track your journey from "English-heavy" to "Japan-native" with precision charts. Youβve come too far to let Katakana hold you back. Unlock the Lifetime Pro version to access every word and rule. Master the nuance. Sound like a local. Own the conversation.
Typing Speed Test
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A 60-second typing test β see your WPM, accuracy and personal best in a clean, distraction-free interface. β’ 60-second sprint with live counter β’ Three prompt packs free β’ Six more packs (Pro): Code, Latin, Lyrics β’ 30s and 120s variants (Pro) β’ Accuracy and PB tracking Who it's for For anyone curious about their typing speed, casual gamers and writing-test candidates. Subscription Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, with pricing shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscription Settings β no charge on the first day if you cancel during the introductory window. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy: everything stays on your device by default. No analytics SDKs, no cross-app tracking. Privacy policy at https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Katakana Native at every 2 days against Typing Speed Test's every 5 weeks. 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. Katakana Native sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Typing Speed Test sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Katakana Native ships an update every 2 days, Typing Speed Test every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Katakana Native | Typing Speed Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryoma Inoue | Vasilii Polovnikov |
In-app purchases
Katakana Native
- Lifetime Pro$2.99
Typing Speed Test
- Premium Β· 1 week3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Premium Β· 1 month3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Β· 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium Β· Lifetime$19.99
Questions
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Do Katakana Native or Typing Speed Test have ads?
Which is updated more often, Katakana Native or Typing Speed Test?
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