Comparison

Daily Kanji vs Mitoki

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

Head to head
About

Daily Kanji

Master over 2,000 Japanese kanji with a science-backed spaced repetition algorithm. Learn readings, meanings, stroke order, and pronunciation. Practice on your lock screen for daily exposure.

Highlights
  • FSRS spaced repetition algorithm
  • 2,000+ kanji coverage (JLPT N5-N1)
  • Stroke order tracing
  • Pitch accent practice
  • Native speaker audio
  • Lock screen widget for daily kanji
  • Progress tracking and streaks
Features
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Master 2,000+ kanji. Learn Japanese the smart way — one day at a time. Daily Kanji uses the FSRS spaced repetition algorithm to help you remember kanji permanently, not just for a test. Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or picking up Japanese for travel, Daily Kanji adapts to your level and schedule. STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER • Science-backed FSRS v5 algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect time for long-term retention • Set a daily goal that fits your life — from 3 to 50 kanji per day • Track your progress with a streak system and detailed learning stats LEARN KANJI IN DEPTH • 2,000+ kanji covering JLPT N5 through N1 • See readings (on'yomi & kun'yomi), meanings, and component breakdowns • Study real example sentences to understand kanji in context • Explore 15 topic categories: Everyday Conversation, Travel, Food & Drink, Business, Technology, and more PRACTICE STROKE ORDER • Trace every kanji stroke-by-stroke on a guided canvas • Watch the correct order play back, then try it yourself • Build muscle memory for every stroke from day one SOUND JAPANESE • Practice pitch accent on real readings with a clear visual contour • Tap to record yourself and get instant feedback on your pitch • Recognize atamadaka, heiban, nakadaka, and odaka patterns at a glance HEAR NATIVE PRONUNCIATION • Listen to kanji and example sentences read aloud by native Japanese speakers • Choose from 2 different voices to find one you click with LOOK UP ANY KANJI • Draw a kanji by hand and get instant matches with built-in handwriting recognition • See meanings, readings, and related words for any kanji in the dictionary • Look up kanji you encounter in the wild — no copy-paste or radicals needed YOUR FAVOURITE ANKI DECKS, BUILT IN • Study popular community decks including Kaishi 1.5k, Core 6k, Tango N4, and Tango N5 • JLPT-level word lists from N5 through N1 ready to go out of the box • All decks use the same FSRS algorithm — no importing or syncing required LEARN FROM YOUR LOCK SCREEN • Add a kanji widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen • See a new kanji every time you check your phone — no app launch needed • Customize refresh intervals and active hours to match your routine • Get up to 10x more kanji exposure through passive review STAY MOTIVATED • Build a daily learning streak and watch your heatmap fill in over the year • Get gentle daily reminders so you never miss a review • See exactly how many kanji you've learned, saved, and still need to review EASY ON THE EYES • Full dark mode for your eyes and your battery • Follows your system appearance automatically, or pick light or dark manually PERSONALIZED TO YOU • Select your JLPT level (N5–N1) and choose the categories that interest you • Adjust your daily goal, voice preference, theme, and notification schedule anytime Start building your kanji knowledge today — just a few minutes a day is all it takes. Master 2,000+ kanji with science-backed spaced repetition. Practice stroke order, train your pitch accent, look up any kanji by drawing it, study popular Anki decks, learn on your lock screen, and hear native pronunciation. TERMS: https://dailykanji.io/terms PRIVACY: https://dailykanji.io/privacy

About

Mitoki

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You set the time. Then you can see it — all the way down to zero. Mitoki shows time as blocks instead of numbers. One block vanishes at a time, so someone who cannot yet read a clock can still see how much is left — from across the room, without asking. HOW YOU USE IT Short time — for the moment happening now. A big block is ten minutes, a small one is two. Put a picture on a block so it is clear what happens when it is gone. Long time — for the afternoon or the whole day. A big block is an hour, a small one a quarter. Day schedule — build the day from clock times and pictures. Mornings, evenings, an outing. You can see where in the day you are without anyone having to say it. Measure and compare — a stopwatch where the blocks fill up instead of emptying. Time how long brushing teeth takes, save it with a name and a picture, and compare it with the next one. A boring stretch and a fun one can be the same length, but the fun one feels shorter — and noticing that is exactly how a sense of time is built. Several at once — one timer per person or activity, all running together. See them all as a list, or open one row in full view when someone needs their own timer in front of them. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE • Works fully offline, and on older phones • No account, no ads, nothing leaves the phone • A parental lock so a running timer cannot be changed by accident • Dark mode and colour themes • The sound plays even when the phone is on silent WHO IT IS FOR For anyone who would rather see time than count it. For those who struggle to feel time passing — with ADHD, autism or time blindness. And for anyone waiting for something without knowing how long. You set it up. The time shows. That is the whole idea. Mitoki requires a subscription: a yearly plan with a 14-day free trial, a monthly plan, or a one-off purchase. Current prices are shown in the app and on this page. The trial becomes a subscription unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel it in your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tittatid.nu/integritetspolicy

Screenshots

Daily Kanji4 screens
Mitoki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mitoki at none against Daily Kanji's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Daily Kanji sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mitoki sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Kanji ships an update every 6 days, Mitoki every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Daily Kanji versus Mitoki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily KanjiMitoki
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron JohnERIK ALEXANDER LOVE FILEMON TERNALD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Daily Kanji

Subscriptions3
  • Daily Kanji Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Daily Kanji Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Daily Kanji Premium$29.991 Year
8 purchases

Mitoki

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time6
  • Lagoon$0.99
  • Sorbet$0.99
  • Candy$0.99
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  • Forest$0.99
  • Night$0.99
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Daily Kanji free?
Daily Kanji is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mitoki free?
Mitoki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Daily Kanji or Mitoki have ads?
Daily Kanji shows ads; Mitoki does not.
Which is updated more often, Daily Kanji or Mitoki?
Daily Kanji ships an update every 6 days, and Mitoki every 3 days. Most recently, Daily Kanji was updated on October 28, 2026 and Mitoki on October 8, 2026.

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