Comparison

WriteJP vs ManabuLab

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

Head to head
About

WriteJP

Features
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Japanese Writing Master is a simple and beginner-friendly app designed to help you practice Japanese writing from zero. This app focuses on learning Hiragana and Katakana through hands-on writing practice. Users can trace characters to learn correct shapes and stroke order, and use free writing space to practice freely at their own pace. The app is suitable for anyone who is new to Japanese and wants to become familiar with Japanese characters through writing. Key Features: • Hiragana writing practice • Katakana writing practice • Character tracing to learn basic shapes • Free writing space for additional practice • Simple and clean interface • No account required Japanese Writing Master is designed as a practice tool and does not require prior knowledge of Japanese. All content is provided for educational purposes only. Start practicing Japanese writing today and build a strong foundation step by step.

About

ManabuLab

Master Japanese alphabets, kanji with mnemonics, and everyday vocabulary. Build grammar understanding and reading skills from the start with structured lessons and a smart review system. Designed for beginners to develop real language proficiency.

Highlights
  • Hiragana & Katakana mastery
  • Kanji with visual mnemonics
  • Everyday vocabulary building
  • Clear grammar explanations
  • Reading & listening practice
  • Smart review system
Features
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Start learning Japanese with a clear path from your first characters to everyday words and sentences. ManabuLab combines short lessons, visual kanji stories, and practical exercises to help complete beginners build their skills step by step. Whether you want to read Japanese, prepare for a trip, or explore the language behind your favorite interests, start with the basics and build from there. WHAT YOU CAN LEARN · Hiragana and Katakana: Learn the Japanese alphabets with stroke order and practice. · Kanji: Use image mnemonics and simple visual stories to make characters easier to remember. · Vocabulary: Learn everyday words with pictures, meanings, and pronunciation. · Grammar: Understand how sentences work through clear explanations and examples. · Reading and listening: Put your knowledge into practice with exercises that develop both skills. · Smart review: Revisit what you have learned with spaced repetition to strengthen recall. A CLEAR PATH FOR BEGINNERS Work through structured lessons that bring characters, vocabulary, and grammar together. Explanations and examples help you understand each new concept, while practice gives you opportunities to use what you have learned. Short lessons make it easier to fit Japanese into your day, whether you have time for a quick session or want to study a little longer. REMEMBER WHAT YOU LEARN Visual mnemonics connect kanji with images and simple stories, giving you something meaningful to recall. Learn useful vocabulary alongside pronunciation and meaning, then return to previous material through the smart review system. Build your understanding over time, with regular practice that helps new characters and words become more familiar. KEEP YOUR LEARNING MOVING Follow your progress, build a learning streak, and celebrate milestones with achievements. Leaderboards add friendly competition, while the community feed lets you share learning updates and follow other learners. Turn small study sessions into a routine and see your progress grow one lesson at a time. PRACTICE BEYOND YOUR LESSONS Home screen and lock screen widgets bring Japanese words into view throughout the day. Keep vocabulary close at hand and make room for small moments of learning between lessons. ► Download ManabuLab and take your first step toward reading and understanding Japanese, one lesson at a time. PRIVACY POLICY: https://manabulab.app/privacy/ TERMS OF USE: https://manabulab.app/terms/

Screenshots

WriteJP3 screens
ManabuLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WriteJP at none against ManabuLab's 3. ManabuLab's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. ManabuLab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. WriteJP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WriteJP versus ManabuLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteJPManabuLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—74 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi NittonoCAGATAY TURKILERI

In-app purchases

None

WriteJP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ManabuLab

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly ManabuLab Premium$12.991 Month
  • Yearly ManabuLab Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime ManabuLab Premium$99.99

Questions

Is WriteJP free?
WriteJP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManabuLab free?
ManabuLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WriteJP or ManabuLab have ads?
Neither WriteJP nor ManabuLab shows ads.

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