ReBabel vs Foxie Nihongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ReBabel
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Stop juggling multiple apps to study Japanese. ReBabel combines vocabulary flashcards, grammar drills, and spaced repetition into one streamlined platform and built by learners who got tired of the alternatives. Why ReBabel is different: Most study tools ignore grammar in their SRS systems. We don't. Practice grammar patterns alongside vocabulary with intelligent scheduling that adapts to what you know. Features: - Spaced repetition for grammar AND vocabulary - Create custom sets for exactly what you're studying - Type answers in romaji or katakana without switching keyboards - Track your progress across all study modes Whether you're prepping for JLPT, following a textbook, or building conversational fluency, ReBabel is built to fit your study style.
Foxie Nihongo
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Stop juggling 4 apps to learn Japanese. Foxie Nihongo is the all-in-one Japanese learning app with an offline dictionary, JLPT N5-N1 practice, and an AI tutor that runs entirely on your device β no internet required. WHY LEARNERS SWITCH TO FOXIE NIHONGO Most Japanese learners use a stack: Anki for flashcards, a dictionary app for lookups, Bunpro for grammar, and maybe a JLPT app for test prep. That's 4 apps, multiple subscriptions, and scattered progress. Foxie Nihongo replaces all of them. OFFLINE AI JAPANESE TUTOR Practice conversation with a Japanese tutor powered by an on-device language model. Unlike cloud-based AI tutors, your conversations stay private and work without internet after a one-time download. Ask for help with grammar, practice ordering food, or roleplay daily situations β all offline. Requires iOS 16.4+. JAPANESE DICTIONARY β 30,000+ WORDS Search by kanji, kana, romaji, English, or Vietnamese. Every word includes pitch accent, example sentences, and audio pronunciation. Four ways to search: - Type in any language - Voice search β speak to look up words - Camera OCR β point at Japanese text to translate - Handwriting β draw kanji you don't know how to type JLPT N5 TO N1 PREPARATION - Vocabulary drills with explanations for every answer - Full mock tests with score tracking and history - Grammar practice with sentence reconstruction - Graded reading passages with tap-to-translate 11 PRACTICE MODES Flashcards with spaced repetition. Character writing with stroke order. Pronunciation coach with pitch accent training. Grammar drills. Quiz challenges. Study lists. Structured lessons from beginner to advanced. iOS FEATURES - Share Extension: select Japanese text anywhere, share to Foxie Nihongo for instant lookup - Home Screen Widgets: Daily Word and Daily Sentence - Dark Mode support DAILY LEARNING - Set goals, build streaks, track weekly activity - Clipboard auto-lookup for words you copy anywhere
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReBabel at none against Foxie Nihongo'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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ReBabel | Foxie Nihongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 515 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aiden Habboub | Pham Thanh |
In-app purchases
ReBabel
No in-app purchases
Foxie Nihongo
No in-app purchases









