Comparison

Zelda Nihongo vs SkillFix

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

Head to head
About

Zelda Nihongo

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Learn Japanese the smart way — from your first kana stroke to confident JLPT conversation. Zelda Nihongo is a beautifully designed Japanese learning app that guides you through Hiragana, Katakana, and JLPT N5 & N4 grammar with structured lessons, an AI tutor, and immersive voiced dialogues. MASTER KANA WITH STROKE ORDER Learn every Hiragana and Katakana character the right way. Animated stroke-order panels show you exactly how each character is drawn. Practice writing, then test yourself with character quizzes — unlock the next character only when you're ready. STRUCTURED JLPT LESSONS Work through 100 carefully crafted lessons covering JLPT N5 N4 and N3. Each lesson guides you through: + Vocabulary with native-quality audio + Grammar explanations with real examples + Reading passages with kanji & furigana + Scripted dialogues voiced by unique characters Every lesson section can be revisited anytime so you can review at your own pace. PERSONAL AI GRAMMAR TUTOR Stuck on a grammar point? Open the AI chat and ask anything — in your own language. Your tutor gives clear explanations, additional examples, and follow-up hints, just like a real teacher. Conversation history is saved so you can pick up where you left off. IMMERSIVE VOICED DIALOGUES Every dialogue features unique character voices powered by Google text-to-speech — the most natural-sounding AI voices available. Tap any line to hear it again and follow along with furigana kanji readings. Perfect for training your listening ear. EARN SAKURA & LEVEL UP Every correct answer earns Sakura points. Ace a quiz, earn bonus Sakura. Watch your total grow as you move through lessons — your personal measure of how far you've come. LESSON QUIZZES WITH INSTANT FEEDBACK Put your knowledge to the test with three-section lesson quizzes: + Fill-in-the-blank sentences with furigana + Reading comprehension passages + Dialogue listening comprehension Get instant explanations for every answer — right or wrong. LEARN IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE The entire app is localized in 7 languages so you never lose context when studying Japanese: English · Tiếng Việt · 中文 · 한국어 · Bahasa Indonesia · ภาษาไทย · हिन्दी WHAT'S INCLUDED + Hiragana & Katakana with stroke-order animations + 60 JLPT N5 & N4 lessons + AI grammar chat tutor (with memory) + Vocabulary memorization with audio playback + Reading passages with furigana display + Voiced dialogues — 10 unique character voices + Three-section lesson quizzes + Sakura rewards & progress tracking + 7-language interface + Synced progress across devices Start free. Learn Japanese. One lesson at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SkillFix

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SkillFix: Master Any Skill, One Lesson at a Time Level up your abilities with SkillFix - the gamified learning app that turns skill mastery into an addiction. Whether you're conquering Excel spreadsheets, cracking coding interviews, or leveling up your professional toolkit, SkillFix makes learning irresistible. Why SkillFix? Gamified Learning - Earn XP, unlock achievements, and climb the leaderboard. Every correct answer brings you closer to mastery. Build Streaks - Keep your flame burning with daily lessons. Streaks that motivate, freeze days for life, and rewards for consistency. Bite-Sized Lessons - Learn in 5-20 minute sessions. Multiple choice, true/false, matching, word problems. Mix it up and stay sharp. Track Your Progress - Watch your skills level up with detailed stats, real-time XP tracking, and personalized daily goals. Free and Premium Paths - Start free with essential skill paths, unlock premium courses when ready. Progressive Difficulty - From beginner to expert, courses adapt to your pace. Your skills. Your pace. Your victory. Start climbing now. By using SkillFix, you agree to Apple's Standard Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zelda Nihongo at none against SkillFix's shown. Zelda Nihongo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Zelda Nihongo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year and SkillFix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Zelda Nihongo versus SkillFix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZelda NihongoSkillFix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size529 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuy Nguyen AnhAhmet Emre Boyaci

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zelda Nihongo

Subscriptions1
  • 1-Year Premium Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

SkillFix

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Dreamer Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Zelda Nihongo free?
Zelda Nihongo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkillFix free?
SkillFix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zelda Nihongo or SkillFix have ads?
SkillFix shows ads; Zelda Nihongo does not.

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