Comparison

Kanji Step vs Kana Practice Lab

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

Head to head
About

Kanji Step

Features
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[Japanese Kanji Dictionary - Learn Jลyล Kanji by JLPT Level] Kanji is the core of learning Japanese! This is the ultimate Kanji dictionary app designed to help you systematically master 2,974 Jลyล (standard) Kanji, organized by JLPT level. Recommended For โ€ข Learners preparing for the JLPT exam โ€ข Those who want to study Japanese Kanji systematically โ€ข People planning to travel or study abroad in Japan โ€ข Readers who want to enjoy Japanese books or Manga in the original language โ€ข Fans who want to watch Japanese dramas or Anime without subtitles Data Source This app is based on the KANJIDIC2 file provided by the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG). We provide accurate Kanji information derived from this reliable and official data source.

About

Kana Practice Lab

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Kana Practice Lab helps beginners build the first foundation for learning Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, sounds, writing, simple examples, and review. Start with the kana basics, open clear Hiragana and Katakana charts, practice selected rows, and use handwriting practice to reinforce each character. Local progress and review help you return to kana that need more attention. What you can do in this first release: - Learn Hiragana and Katakana as the core path - Use kana charts to find and select practice sets - Practice writing characters by hand - Review weak kana with local practice data - Keep your learning flow simple: Learn, Practice, Me Kana Practice Lab is designed for the beginner loop behind Japanese basics: recognize the sound, learn the shape, write the kana, see short examples, and check yourself with quick practice. This release focuses on the Kana-first foundation; Kanji is preview-only, and the app does not require an account, subscription, or cloud sync.

Screenshots

Kanji Step4 screens
Kana Practice Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kana Practice Lab at none against Kanji Step's 1. Kana Practice Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kanji Step's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Kanji Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kana Practice Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Kanji Step versus Kana Practice Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanji StepKana Practice Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIHUN JOHangzhou Youmiya Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Kanji Step

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Kana Practice Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kanji Step free?
Kanji Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kana Practice Lab free?
Kana Practice Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kanji Step or Kana Practice Lab have ads?
Kanji Step shows ads; Kana Practice Lab does not.

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