Comparison

WriteJP vs ScriptPad

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

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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

ScriptPad

Master Japanese reading, writing, typing, and speaking with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers structured vocabulary, JLPT preparation, and interactive handwriting practice with animated stroke guides. Engage in various games to reinforce learning and improve pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Animated stroke order guides for characters
  • Handwriting practice with drawing canvas
  • Complete JLPT vocabulary (N5-N1)
  • 10,000+ words with audio
  • Pronunciation recording and comparison
  • Six interactive learning games
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Learn Japanese: read, write, type, and speak. From your first Hiragana stroke to JLPT N1. ScriptPad is a complete Japanese learning app with over 10,000 words, all with clear audio. Study structured vocabulary units, the full JLPT vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1, and real world katakana words, then practice everything by writing it by hand. JAPANESE BASICS Every Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji character with animated stroke order guides. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY, JLPT, AND KATAKANA Beginner vocabulary units with games. The complete JLPT word list from N5 to N1 with example sentences, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Katakana words from menus, konbini shelves, and city signs. Every word plays audio with the correct reading, even for tricky kanji. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each character is written. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK, TYPE, AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Practice typing Japanese with instant feedback. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 10,000+ Japanese words with audio Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 Example sentences with audio Katakana words practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji stroke order animations Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Kanji mode: toggle between Kana and Kanji Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are a beginner learning Hiragana or preparing for the JLPT exam, ScriptPad is your Japanese writing practice app. Start writing Japanese today.

Screenshots

WriteJP3 screens
ScriptPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WriteJP at none against ScriptPad's 1. ScriptPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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. ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WriteJP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WriteJP versus ScriptPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriteJPScriptPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB492 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi NittonoHugo Alberto Garza Jr

In-app purchases

None

WriteJP

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Japanese Learning Premium$4.99

Questions

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

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