Comparison

ReadOn vs Nihotomo

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

Head to head
About

ReadOn

Features
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ReadOn – your companion for reading in new languages without breaking your flow. Scan book pages and articles, tap words for instant translations, and keep reading without constantly switching to a dictionary. ReadOn helps you close the β€œdictionary gap” so you can stay immersed in the text while naturally building vocabulary. Use Word-by-word mode for quick lookups or Deep Read mode for richer explanations and context. View extracted text, copy what you need, save important words, and grow your personal vocabulary as you read. With support for 50+ languages, ReadOn helps you learn faster from real books, manga, articles, and notes. Whether you are studying for exams, improving your reading fluency, or simply enjoying content in a new language, ReadOn helps you read more, understand more, and stop less. Subscription and Trial: ReadOn operates on a subscription model. Some features require users to purchase premium features. Premium features: β€’ Unlimited text scanning (scan and save unlimited books and articles) β€’ Advanced AI analysis (intelligent insights on your reading) β€’ Cloud sync (access your library across devices) β€’ Feature requests (send in ideas and request improvements) Free Trial: We offer a 3-day free trial period for new users. During this trial, you have full access to all premium features. Your subscription will automatically begin after the trial period ends unless you cancel before the trial expires. Automatic Renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings. Cancellation: You may cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account. If you cancel during the trial period, you will not be charged. If you cancel after being charged, you will continue to have access until the end of your current billing period. We reserve the right to change the pricing, subscription terms, or benefits associated with in-app purchases. Any such changes will be communicated through the app or on our website. For a detailed breakdown of subscription options, including how to manage or cancel your subscription, please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages: Terms of Service: http://tos-privacy.lucas-goldner.com/read-on/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: http://tos-privacy.lucas-goldner.com/read-on/privacy.html

About

Nihotomo

Features
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Learn Japanese with friends who are learning too. Nihotomo takes you from your very first hiragana to everyday conversations. You never study alone: your guide Teach walks you through every lesson, high schoolers Sora and Umi chat with you, quiz you and cheer you on, and more friends join you along the way. START FROM ZERO β€’ Begin with hiragana and katakana, each one introduced with audio and a simple tip β€’ Move on to greetings, numbers, time, verbs, adjectives, particles and more β€’ Learn around 100 essential kanji with readings and meanings β€’ 39 units, about 200 lessons and over 2,000 questions, covering the JLPT N5 range LEARN BY DOING β€’ Many question types: multiple choice, listening, dictation, word order, fill in the blank, reading, conversation and more β€’ Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn why, not just what β€’ Train your ear with lines voiced by the cast, at normal or slow speed β€’ Type what you hear on a built-in kana keyboard, no Japanese keyboard needed β€’ Practice speaking with pronunciation checks FIX YOUR MISTAKES β€’ Questions you miss come back for review, so weak spots don't stay weak β€’ Retry missed questions right after a lesson TRAVEL ALL OF JAPAN β€’ Every lesson you clear moves you further across Japan β€’ Unlock all 47 prefectures, each with its own local notes and trivia β€’ In ten local spots, from Tokyo to Okinawa, step into the scene and talk with the cast in Japanese BUILD A DAILY HABIT β€’ Short lessons that fit into a few minutes β€’ Daily missions, streaks and achievements to keep you going β€’ Optional study reminders at the time you choose HANDY REFERENCES β€’ Pronunciation book for every kana sound β€’ Number reference for tricky counting and sound changes β€’ Kanji list with readings and meanings NIHOTOMO PLUS All lessons are free, always. Nihotomo Plus is an optional subscription for learners who want to go further: β€’ Unlimited lives, so mistakes never stop you mid-lesson β€’ Review until it sticks, with missed questions coming back on a spaced schedule β€’ Unlimited pronunciation checks (free: 5 per day) Nihotomo Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sola.inc/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://sola.inc/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ReadOn4 screens
Nihotomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nihotomo at 15.0 against ReadOn's 17.6. 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

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

Both are free to download. ReadOn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Nihotomo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ReadOn versus Nihotomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadOnNihotomo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size72 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas GoldnerSola of America, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ReadOn

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Nihotomo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ReadOn free?
ReadOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nihotomo free?
Nihotomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadOn or Nihotomo have ads?
Neither ReadOn nor Nihotomo shows ads.

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