Comparison

Furiganar vs KanjiLesson

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

Head to head
About

Furiganar

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Translation isn't always the answer. Sometimes you don't need to know the meaning β€” you need to know how to read it. Imagine you're at a station and see η ”η©Άε­¦εœ’. A translator says "Tsukuba Research Park" β€” but what do you tell the taxi driver? Furiganar gives you γ‘γ‚“γγ‚…γ†γŒγγˆγ‚“ (KenkyΕ«-gakuen). The reading, not the meaning. Built for my neighbors who struggle to read Japanese every day. Living in Japan shouldn't mean being stuck at every sign, menu, or notice. Furiganar was made so anyone can read Japanese text around them β€” instantly, without studying kanji for years. **How it works** 1. Snap β€” Take a photo of any Japanese text: signs, menus, letters, anything. 2. Analyze β€” AI recognizes the text and generates accurate readings. 3. Read β€” Get hiragana and romaji readings instantly on screen. **What it does** - Photo to Reading: Take a photo or pick one from your gallery. AI reads the Japanese text for you. - Hiragana: See the hiragana reading above every kanji so you can read it out loud. - Romaji: Get romaji (alphabet) transcription for when hiragana isn't enough yet. - Instant: Results in seconds. No typing, no copy-paste, no switching apps. **Perfect for** - Japanese language learners at any level - Tourists and travelers visiting Japan - Foreign residents navigating daily life in Japan - Anyone curious about what that sign says Free to download. No account needed. Start reading Japanese today.

About

KanjiLesson

Features
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The ultimate Kanji drill app based on Japan's official Kanji Kentei (Kanken) exam β€” Grade 10 to Grade 2. Study with the character "Kanjiro" guiding you through fun and effective learning. [4 Study Modes] - Reading Quiz: Choose the correct reading from 4 options - Writing Practice: Handwrite kanji with AI-powered recognition - Radical Quiz: Identify the radical from 4 choices - Idiom Quiz: Fill in the blank in four-character idioms [Level-based Learning] - Lev1 Basic: High-frequency kanji - Lev2 Advanced: Intermediate difficulty - Lev3 Expert: Rare readings and special characters [Test Mode] - Exam Mode: 20 questions in 15 minutes - Random Mode: Quick 10-question practice - Review missed questions only [Statistics & Progress] - Accuracy charts by grade and type - Daily streak counter - Progress bars for each grade

Screenshots

Furiganar4 screens
KanjiLesson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Furiganar at none against KanjiLesson's shown. Furiganar also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Furiganar versus KanjiLesson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuriganarKanjiLesson
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAyaka IdaBYNET

In-app purchases

None

Furiganar

No in-app purchases

None

KanjiLesson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Furiganar free?
Furiganar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KanjiLesson free?
KanjiLesson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Furiganar or KanjiLesson have ads?
KanjiLesson shows ads; Furiganar does not.

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