# Sharp Japanese vs Kanji World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharp Japanese at none against Kanji World's 4. Sharp Japanese also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Kanji World's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanji World sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sharp Japanese asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sharp Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, Kanji World weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharp Japanese | Kanji World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-japanese/id6757908736/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eliot William Ayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869537679) | [benoit bruyere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876630171) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharp Japanese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-japanese/id6757908736)

This app provides an endless supply of Japanese reading material generated to match your learning level. It offers detailed word analysis, natural-sounding audio, and full access to its core features without a subscription.

**Highlights:** AI-generated graded readers, JLPT level tailored content, Word radical breakdown, Grammar function analysis, High-fidelity neural audio, No subscription required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kanji World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-world/id6759068086)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Kanji World Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Retirer la pub | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharp Japanese free?

Sharp Japanese is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kanji World free?

Kanji World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Sharp Japanese or Kanji World have ads?

Neither Sharp Japanese nor Kanji World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sharp Japanese or Kanji World?

Sharp Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kanji World weekly. Most recently, Sharp Japanese was updated on October 16, 2026 and Kanji World on October 31, 2026.

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