Comparison

KanjiTabi vs JLPT Dango

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

Head to head
About

KanjiTabi

Features
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A simple kanji learning app designed for busy learners who want steady progress without overwhelm. > Instead of cramming hundreds of characters, you focus on just 6 kanji per day. The daily set stays the same throughout the day, so you can come back anytime and learn at your own pace. > All JLPT kanji (N5–N1) are organized in one clean library, making it easy to see what you’ve learned and what’s next. Mark kanji as learned, filter your library, and review previously studied characters whenever you want. > No streak pressure. No clutter. Just a clear path from beginner to advanced. Features: * Learn 6 kanji per day, updated daily * Full JLPT kanji library (N5–N1) in one place * Onyomi & kunyomi readings with meanings * Mark kanji as learned and track progress * Filter and review previously learned kanji * Clean, focused design made for daily study Perfect for JLPT learners who want consistency, clarity, and progressβ€”one small step at a time.

About

JLPT Dango

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Master Japanese vocabulary the way it actually sticks. JLPT Dango gives you 7,970 words across all five JLPT levels, organized into focused 50-word rounds with automatic retries on every word you miss. β–° EVERY JLPT WORD N5: 718 / N4: 666 / N3: 2,139 / N2: 1,748 / N1: 2,699 β–° FIFTY-WORD ROUNDS Each study session is exactly 50 cards. Tap "Know it" or "Don't know" to grade yourself. When the round ends, the app gathers everything you marked wrong and serves them again β€” and again, until every word is green. Then the next 50 begin. β–° SPACED REPETITION A Leitner box scheduler means cards you struggle with come back faster, and ones you nail back off into longer intervals. β–° NATIVE JAPANESE AUDIO Every word can be read aloud by your device's built-in Japanese voice. No network required. β–° SIX LANGUAGES English, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, or Thai. Every word's meaning and example sentence is translated into your chosen language. β–° EXAMPLE SENTENCES Every word includes a JLPT-level appropriate Japanese example sentence with translations. β–° WORKS OFFLINE The full vocabulary database ships with the app. Study anywhere. β–° PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your progress is saved automatically. Exit mid-session and resume from the exact card. Free, ad-supported. Your study progress stays on your device.

Screenshots

KanjiTabi4 screens
JLPT Dango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KanjiTabi at none against JLPT Dango's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
KanjiTabi versus JLPT Dango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanjiTabiJLPT Dango
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanny GoldschmidSeunghoon Choi

In-app purchases

None

KanjiTabi

No in-app purchases

None

JLPT Dango

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KanjiTabi free?
KanjiTabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JLPT Dango free?
JLPT Dango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KanjiTabi or JLPT Dango have ads?
JLPT Dango shows ads; KanjiTabi does not.

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