Meridia Languages vs Nihongo Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meridia Languages
Explore a charming 3D world to learn beginner Japanese vocabulary and phrases. Tap objects to hear their names and practice in interactive activities. This app focuses on contextual learning for better retention.
- Interactive 3D world exploration
- Contextual vocabulary learning
- Object tapping for Japanese names
- Quick practice activities
- Learn Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
- Unlock new areas with stars
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Learn a new language by exploring a cozy 3D world. Choose from Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, and Czech. Tap anything you see to hear how it's pronounced, then practice what you learn in quick activities. You learn through context, not from flashcards. WHY IT WORKS Language is easier to remember when you learn it in context. In Meridia, vocabulary, phrases, and grammar are connected to things you can see, hear, and use in the world. This helps you understand not just what words mean, but how the language is actually used. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN * How vocabulary, phrases, and grammar are used in context * Beginner vocabulary, useful phrases, and short dialogues * Listening skills: hear words and phrases spoken aloud HOW IT WORKS * Explore a cozy 3D world at your own pace * Tap objects to see their names and hear their pronunciation * Play quick activities: hear a word, find the object * Earn stars to unlock new areas and worlds MADE FOR BEGINNERS No experience needed. Simple controls, short sessions, and no pressure. A playful alternative to flashcard grinding, built for complete beginners and casual learners. START FREE The entire first area is free to explore, with no time limits. Unlock every world with Meridia Premium. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Nihongo Rush
Learn Japanese vocabulary and grammar through an engaging arcade-style game. Progress through various districts, master words with spaced repetition, and improve listening skills with spoken audio. Daily challenges and achievements encourage consistent practice.
- Arcade-style learning gameplay
- Spaced repetition for vocabulary retention
- Listening comprehension exercises
- JLPT N5 and N4 level content
- Daily quests and achievements
- Spoken Japanese words and sentences
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Learn Japanese like it's the best arcade game in town. Nihongo Rush turns vocabulary into short runs on the train line from Tokyo to Fukuoka: answer fast, keep the combo alive, catch the EXPRESS, and come back speaking. Hachi, the shiba station master, rides with you. HOW A RUN WORKS Every run is six legs of quick questions with a bonus station between them. Right answers build your combo and multiply your score; wrong ones cost a heart. Catch the EXPRESS at combo 20, grab a golden ticket for x5, choose your train at the fork (LOCAL, RAPID or MYSTERY), and finish with a bonus spin. BONUS STATIONS • MATCH — pair Japanese with English against the clock • LISTEN — no romaji, just your ears • CROSSING — tap the right sign as the words roll by • IZAKAYA — customers order in Japanese, you serve the right dish REAL JAPANESE, SPOKEN ALOUD • Six cities, 48 districts, 325 packs — each one a pattern plus five words • About 1,600 words and 1,500+ example sentences covering JLPT N5 and N4 • Every word and sentence is voiced; LISTEN stations train your ear • Build sentences tile by tile from the words you already know • Romaji on or off; hiragana and katakana packs for beginners LEARNING THAT STICKS Words you got right come back a little later, and later again, until they are learned. Words you struggle with come back sooner. Your Cards collection shows what you have met and what you have mastered, district by district. DAILY RHYTHM Daily quests, achievements and a streak. One run a day adds up; a reminder from Hachi at the time you pick, if you want one. NIHONGO RUSH PRO The whole app is one subscription: monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial. No ads, no locked packs, no energy meter. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or after the free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms: https://nihongorush.com/terms Privacy: https://nihongorush.com/privacy Support: support@nihongorush.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meridia Languages at 100% against Nihongo Rush's 0%. Meridia Languages also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Meridia Languages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Nihongo Rush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Meridia Languages holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Meridia Languages's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nihongo Rush's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meridia Languages | Nihongo Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 378 MB | 254 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wekthor | Egemen Denizeri |
Customer experience
Meridia Languages
Nihongo Rush
In-app purchases
Meridia Languages
- Meridia Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Meridia Yearly Subscription$79.991 Year
Nihongo Rush
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year








