Comparison

Crossword Worksheet Maker vs Mebae

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

Head to head
About

Crossword Worksheet Maker

Create and print custom Japanese hiragana crossword puzzles with themed word banks. Ideal for parents, teachers, and learners to enhance vocabulary and provide focused learning activities.

Highlights
  • One-tap hiragana crossword generation
  • 8 themed word banks
  • Two grid sizes (5x5, 7x7)
  • Separate puzzle and answer sheets
  • PDF export for printing
  • Optional school/class name header
  • History of past worksheets
Features
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Generate and print original Japanese hiragana crossword puzzles in seconds. Crossword Worksheet Maker is a learning-focused tool for parents, teachers, tutors and Japanese learners. Choose from 8 themed word banks including Animals, Food, Seasons, School, Vehicles, Body and Prefectures — with over 1,400 hand-curated hiragana words for endless variety. 【Key Features】 ・One-tap generation of authentic hiragana crossword puzzles ・8 themed word banks: Animals, Food, Seasons, School, Vehicles, Body, Prefectures + Mixed ・Two grid sizes: easy 5×5 and challenging 7×7 ・Separate puzzle and answer sheets, A4 portrait layout ・Export to PDF, then print, AirDrop or email ・Optional school / class name header for classroom handouts ・Re-print past worksheets from history ・Clean, ad-light interface designed for focused learning 【Perfect For】 ・Parents wanting to grow their child's Japanese vocabulary ・Elementary school teachers preparing classroom materials ・Cram-school (juku) instructors creating handouts ・Japanese language teachers building learner worksheets ・Senior care facilities running recreation activities ・Anyone enjoying hiragana puzzles as brain training 【Pro Plan】 Unlock the full experience: ・Unlimited prints (free trial: 3 worksheets total) ・7×7 challenge grid ・All 7 themed word banks ・Answer sheet PDFs ・School / class name printing ・Unlimited history re-printing ・Ad-free experience Available as monthly or annual subscription. Paper worksheets reduce screen time while keeping kids focused. Crosswords combine the joy of thinking with real learning value. * This app is an educational support tool. It does not guarantee learning outcomes. Terms of Use https://lineocean.com/crosswordworksheetmaker Privacy Policy https://lineocean.com/crosswordworksheetmaker

About

Mebae

Learn to read and write Japanese kana with a structured, ad-free approach. Features spaced repetition, stroke order animations, and progress tracking. An optional purchase unlocks advanced handwriting practice and customization.

Highlights
  • Learn Hiragana and Katakana
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Animated stroke order
  • Pronunciation audio
  • Progress tracking charts
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Mebae teaches you to read Japanese — hiragana, katakana and the first hundred kanji — with the calm, no-nonsense workflow you'd expect from a native iOS app. What you get on day one, completely free: - The full chart for both syllabaries, color-coded as you practice. - The 103 kanji of JLPT level N5, grouped by stroke count, each with its on and kun readings, its meaning and its animated stroke order. Tap a reading to hear that one — a kanji has no single way of sounding. - Tap any kana to hear its pronunciation and watch the animated stroke order. - 10-question practice rounds that put your weaker characters first, using SM-2 spaced repetition to decide what you owe and when. - Three difficulty levels: two options, four options, or freeform romaji on a custom keyboard. - Streak counter, weekly accuracy chart, and a "most missed this week" list to point you at what to study next. - Full localization in English, Spanish (MX), and Japanese. - iCloud sync — practice on the iPhone, pick up on the iPad. What you do not get, ever: - No ads. - No subscription. - No account to create. - No data collected. A single optional purchase unlocks the Pro features: handwriting practice with stroke guidance for every kana, multi-kana calligraphy sessions that end in a printable genkouyoushi-style PDF report, eight color themes inspired by traditional Japanese dyes, and infinite practice mode. Kanji are free to read, study and quiz; handwriting practice covers the kana. 90% of the app is free. Built solo, native Swift / SwiftUI, no third-party packages. Under 3 MB.

Screenshots

Crossword Worksheet Maker4 screens
Mebae4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mebae at none against Crossword Worksheet Maker's shown. Mebae also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Crossword Worksheet Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Crossword Worksheet Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mebae sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crossword Worksheet Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Mebae weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crossword Worksheet Maker versus Mebae: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossword Worksheet MakerMebae
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFumihiro KawasakiAgustin Jaimes

Customer experience

Crossword Worksheet Maker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mebae

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Crossword Worksheet Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Pro$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • 全機能を解放(買い切り)$5.99
1 purchases

Mebae

One-time1
  • Mebae Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Crossword Worksheet Maker free?
Crossword Worksheet Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mebae free?
Mebae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crossword Worksheet Maker or Mebae have ads?
Crossword Worksheet Maker shows ads; Mebae does not.
Which is updated more often, Crossword Worksheet Maker or Mebae?
Crossword Worksheet Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mebae weekly. Most recently, Crossword Worksheet Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mebae on October 7, 2026.

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