Comparison

japanese learning vs Learn Hiragana

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

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About

japanese learning

Features
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This app is designed for Japanese beginners and self-learners who want to start Japanese from zero in a structured and stress-free way. Whether you are learning for travel, study, work, or pure interest, this app helps you build a solid foundation step by step. ◆What You Can Learn: •Kana learning made easy: master Hiragana and Katakana with clear explanations •Essential Kanji, Vocabulary, and everyday Words for beginners •Beginner-friendly Grammar with practical examples •Accurate Pronunciation with Audio and Voice support •Learn Pitch Accent to sound more natural in real Japanese ◆Japanese Practice & Reinforcement •Writing , Stroke Order practice to learn correct Japanese writing •Quiz system to check your understanding •Smart SRS (Spaced Repetition System) to help you remember words long-term •Explore Japanese culture through Calligraphy basics ◆Tools for Self-Study Japanese •Built-in Japanese Dictionary for quick lookup •Simple translate support for beginner-level understanding •Designed for self-study, no teacher required ◆User-Friendly Features •Beginner Friendly interface, perfect for first-time learners •Offline learning support — study anytime, anywhere Whether you are learning Japanese as a hobby or preparing for future study, this app gives you everything you need to build confidence from the very first step. Learn Japanese. Start from zero. Learn at your own pace.

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Learn Hiragana

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Learn the shapes and stroke order of Japanese hiragana 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 • All 46 basic hiragana, laid out on the classic gojūon chart • Stroke-order guide with numbered start/end points and animation • Pronunciation audio for every letter, plus sound effects • Adjustable difficulty for how strictly your tracing is judged • 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) • Words while you practice: as you work on a letter, an illustrated word appears with that letter left blank—trace it in to complete the word • Shuffle practice: run through your unlocked letters in random order • My Garden: watch flowers grow as you practice, and compare today's writing with your very first try • 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 あ・い・う・え・お are free forever. Unlock all 46 letters with a 1-Month or 1-Year Pass—these are one-time and non-renewing, so nothing is charged automatically. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

japanese learning4 screens
Learn Hiragana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: japanese learning at none against Learn Hiragana's 2. japanese learning also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Learn Hiragana's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. Learn Hiragana sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. japanese learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

japanese learning ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn Hiragana fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
japanese learning versus Learn Hiragana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterjapanese learningLearn Hiragana
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGENKORITEISURVITAC

In-app purchases

None

japanese learning

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Learn Hiragana

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

Questions

Is japanese learning free?
japanese learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Hiragana free?
Learn Hiragana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do japanese learning or Learn Hiragana have ads?
Learn Hiragana shows ads; japanese learning does not.
Which is updated more often, japanese learning or Learn Hiragana?
japanese learning ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn Hiragana fortnightly. Most recently, japanese learning was updated on October 31, 2026 and Learn Hiragana on October 31, 2026.

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