Comparison

Nihongo Learn vs Learn Japanese

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

Head to head
About

Nihongo Learn

Master Japanese with interactive lessons covering kana, kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. Practice with AI conversation partners, mock exams, and spaced repetition. Offers guided paths from beginner to advanced levels.

Highlights
  • Interactive kana and kanji learning
  • 2,000+ kanji with stroke order
  • JLPT N5-N1 vocabulary and grammar
  • AI conversation practice
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • JLPT mock exams
  • Progress tracking and analytics
Features
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Learn Japanese the smart way — from your first hiragana to JLPT N1 mastery. Nihongo Learn is a comprehensive Japanese study app with 30+ interactive modes designed for every stage of your journey. Whether you're memorizing kana, drilling kanji stroke order, or preparing for the JLPT, everything you need is in one place. WRITING SYSTEMS • Hiragana & Katakana with stroke-by-stroke animation • 2,000+ Kanji with readings, meanings, and stroke order • Handwriting practice with trace and recall modes • Radical breakdown for systematic kanji learning VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR • N5 through N1 vocabulary with audio pronunciation • Complete grammar explanations for all JLPT levels • Example sentences with furigana and translations • Conjugation drills for every verb form QUIZZES & PRACTICE • Multiple choice, typing, matching, and speed drills • SRS spaced repetition to remember what you learn • Smart drills that target your weak points • JLPT mock exams to test your readiness IMMERSIVE LEARNING • AI conversation partners for real-world dialogue practice • Graded reading passages with tap-to-translate • Listening comprehension at every level • Pitch accent training for natural pronunciation • Cultural context lessons on politeness and etiquette STAY MOTIVATED • Guided lesson paths from beginner to advanced • Daily tasks and study streaks • Detailed analytics tracking your progress • Customizable avatars, themes, and collectible rewards • Study calendar to visualize your consistency FREE TO START Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, N5-N4 content, all quiz types, conjugation drills, reading passages, and pitch accent training are completely free. PREMIUM Upgrade for AI conversation partners, full analytics, N3-N1 content, unlimited SRS cards, the immersion reader, and advanced listening practice. That's about 1,500 characters — well within the 4,000 character limit. Adjust any section as you see fit. Privacy Policy: https://digitalisapps.com/nihongo-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://digitalisapps.com/nihongo-tos/

About

Learn Japanese

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Learn Japanese with a focused study system built for real progress. Learn Japan Study Cards helps you build vocabulary step by step with clear study flows, smart review, and clean flashcards. The app is designed for learners who want to remember words long term, not just memorize once and forget. What you can do: Study mode with spaced review Use Again, Hard, Good, and Easy ratings to schedule the next review and strengthen memory over time. Flashcards for extra practice Practice freely anytime with flashcards outside your main study schedule. 500 built in Japanese words Start with a curated vocabulary set across everyday topics like people, places, food, time, verbs, adjectives, nature, animals, and practical katakana words. Subjects and organized learning Browse words by subject so you can focus on what matters most to you. Pronunciation support Play Japanese pronunciation for each word to improve listening and speaking confidence. Favorites and My Vocab Save important words, track what you know, and keep your learning focused. Daily pace controls Set a study pace that fits your life, from very light learning to more intensive sessions. Smart reminders Get gentle local reminders when you have been away, so you stay consistent. Built for serious learners and beginners alike, Learn Japan Study Cards helps you study a little every day and keep improving. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nihongo Learn4 screens
Learn Japanese4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nihongo Learn and Learn Japanese are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Nihongo Learn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn Japanese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nihongo Learn versus Learn Japanese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihongo LearnLearn Japanese
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStephen DudleyAvi Shany

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nihongo Learn

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Learn Japanese

Subscriptions2
  • Learn Japan Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Learn Japan Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Japan Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

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

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