Comparison

SakuraIku vs Haisai

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

Head to head
About

SakuraIku

Features
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SakuraIku is a fast offline Japanese dictionary and flashcard study tool built for learners who want to look up words quickly and remember them over time. Search over 100,000 words instantly by English meaning, romaji, kana, or kanji. No internet connection required. Even when disconnected, you can always be connected to Japanese. If you ever wanted to take that vacation to Japan or watch your favorite anime without subtitles, SakuraIku has got your back! If you find a word you want to remember, with a single tap it can be added to your flashcards. Using modern spaced repetition algorithms, SakuraIku shows you your flashcards at the optimal time, minimizing review time while maximizing retention rate. All of your words, reviews, notes, and lists can sync with iCloud. No account is required. There are no ads to distract you, and no tracking to invade your privacy. Power users can organize their collection with tags, custom lists, and smart lists to focus on what matters. Study statistics help you track your progress as your Japanese grows. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaelhorowitz.dev/sakuraiku_privacy_policy

About

Haisai

Features
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Learn Okinawan (Uchinaaguchi), the language of Okinawa. More than 360 words and 190 phrases organized with meanings, pronunciation guides, and cultural notes. Features: - More than 360 Okinawan words and 190 phrases - Katakana pronunciation guides - Tap to hear bundled pronunciation audio - Search by category, including greetings, food, family, and culture - Word of the Day - Favorites and learned tracking - Flashcards and quizzes - Uchina Walk: a six-stop Okinawa route from Naha Airport to the sea Useful for travelers, residents, and people exploring their Okinawan roots. Your guide is Shii the Shisa, an Okinawan guardian lion. Purchase and Legal Information Pro features are unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. This is not a subscription. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

Screenshots

SakuraIku4 screens
Haisai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Haisai at 17.0 against SakuraIku's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. SakuraIku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Haisai sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SakuraIku versus Haisai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSakuraIkuHaisai
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size312 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMichael HorowitzStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SakuraIku

Subscriptions2
  • SakuraIku Premium Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Sakuralku Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SakuraIku Premium Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

Haisai

One-time4
  • Haisai Cookie$0.99
  • Haisai Coffee$1.99
  • Haisai Cake$3.99
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  • Haisai Pro$4.99

Questions

Is SakuraIku free?
SakuraIku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haisai free?
Haisai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SakuraIku or Haisai have ads?
Neither SakuraIku nor Haisai shows ads.

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