Comparison

ContextVoca vs Learn Katakana

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

Head to head
About

ContextVoca

Features
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ContextVoca uses AI to turn photos and text into your personal vocabulary list β€” then quizzes you until you own those words. [SNAP - LEARN - REMEMBER] Point your camera at a book, menu, sign, or any text. Our OCR engine reads it, and our AI extracts the vocabulary words most worth learning. No more manual lookup β€” just learn. [AI-POWERED WORD EXTRACTION] ContextVoca's LLM engine analyzes your captured text and selects the most meaningful words for your level. It strips away common words and surfaces the ones that will expand your vocabulary fastest. [SMART QUIZ SYSTEM] Our adaptive quiz engine schedules reviews based on how well you know each word. The more you struggle with a word, the more often it appears β€” so you never forget what you've worked hard to learn. [CONTEXT-BASED LEARNING] Every word is stored with the sentence or phrase it came from. Seeing a word in context is proven to dramatically improve retention compared to isolated flashcards. [KEY FEATURES] - OCR text recognition from photos and camera - AI keyword extraction - Spaced repetition quiz (multiple choice + fill-in) - Context sentences saved with every word - Vocabulary statistics and learning streaks - Word tagging and custom categories - Available in English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese [SUBSCRIPTION PLANS] - Free β€” up to 100 words, core features - Basic β€” up to 1,000 words, all features (monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription) - Pro β€” unlimited words, all features, priority support (monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription) Prices are shown on the in-app subscription screen. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews 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 prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://contextvoca.app/en/privacy/

About

Learn Katakana

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Learn the shapes and stroke order of Japanese katakana by tracing each letter with your finger. Built for young children (ages 3–7) and for anyone learning Japanese. Follow the guide A pen-tip marker glides along each stroke from the green start point to the red end point, showing the correct order and direction. Trace along and feel a gentle tap as your line takes shape (on iPhone, and when tracing with Apple Pencil Pro). Every finished character is graded with a familiar Japanese mark: a flower (excellent), a circle (good), or a cross (try again). What you get β€’ All 46 basic katakana, laid out on the classic gojΕ«on chart β€’ Stroke-order guide with numbered start/end points and animation β€’ Pronunciation audio for every letter, plus sound effects β€’ Adjustable difficulty for how strictly your tracing is judged β€’ Apple Pencil support: stroke thickness follows your pressure, and Apple Pencil Pro adds haptics you can feel as you trace (requires an iPad that supports Apple Pencil Pro) β€’ Words while you practice: as you work on a letter, an illustrated word appears with that letter left blankβ€”trace it in to complete the word β€’ Shuffle practice: run through your unlocked letters in random order β€’ My Garden: watch flowers grow as you practice, and compare today's writing with your very first try β€’ Romaji readings to support learners (in non-Japanese languages) Made for little hands and grown-up learners Playful marks and sounds keep children engaged, while a calm, uncluttered layout works just as well for adults. Purchases are protected behind a parents' gate. The app works offline and needs no account. Free and Pass The five letters を・む・ウ・エ・γ‚ͺ are free forever. Unlock all 46 letters with a 1-Month or 1-Year Passβ€”these are one-time and non-renewing, so nothing is charged automatically. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

ContextVoca4 screens
Learn Katakana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ContextVoca at none against Learn Katakana'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. ContextVoca sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and Learn Katakana sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ContextVoca versus Learn Katakana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContextVocaLearn Katakana
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunghyun ParkSURVITAC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ContextVoca

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Pro Monthly$10.001 Month
  • Basic Yearly$35.001 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$70.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.00
2 purchases

Learn Katakana

One-time2
  • 1-Month Pass$2.99
  • 1-Year Pass$5.99

Questions

Is ContextVoca free?
ContextVoca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Katakana free?
Learn Katakana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ContextVoca or Learn Katakana have ads?
Learn Katakana shows ads; ContextVoca does not.

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