Comparison

ScriptPad vs Native日本语

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

Head to head
About

ScriptPad

Master Japanese reading, writing, typing, and speaking with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers structured vocabulary, JLPT preparation, and interactive handwriting practice with animated stroke guides. Engage in various games to reinforce learning and improve pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Animated stroke order guides for characters
  • Handwriting practice with drawing canvas
  • Complete JLPT vocabulary (N5-N1)
  • 10,000+ words with audio
  • Pronunciation recording and comparison
  • Six interactive learning games
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Learn Japanese: read, write, type, and speak. From your first Hiragana stroke to JLPT N1. ScriptPad is a complete Japanese learning app with over 10,000 words, all with clear audio. Study structured vocabulary units, the full JLPT vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1, and real world katakana words, then practice everything by writing it by hand. JAPANESE BASICS Every Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji character with animated stroke order guides. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY, JLPT, AND KATAKANA Beginner vocabulary units with games. The complete JLPT word list from N5 to N1 with example sentences, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Katakana words from menus, konbini shelves, and city signs. Every word plays audio with the correct reading, even for tricky kanji. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each character is written. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK, TYPE, AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Practice typing Japanese with instant feedback. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 10,000+ Japanese words with audio Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 Example sentences with audio Katakana words practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji stroke order animations Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Kanji mode: toggle between Kana and Kanji Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are a beginner learning Hiragana or preparing for the JLPT exam, ScriptPad is your Japanese writing practice app. Start writing Japanese today.

About

Native日本语

This app offers a structured approach to learning Japanese grammar, covering JLPT N5-N1 levels. It uses real-life conversation scenarios and native expressions to make learning practical and engaging, with features for pronunciation practice and background listening.

Highlights
  • Systematic grammar courses (JLPT N5-N1)
  • Exclusive 'Native Courses' for natural expressions
  • Real-life scenario conversations
  • Listen and compare pronunciation
  • Background playback for continuous learning
Features
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【应用简介】 Native 日本语是一款专为日语学习者打造的系统化日语学习 App。完整覆盖 JLPT N5~N1 全部语法,并提供独家“Native课程”系列语法。不同于传统教材的生硬例句和碎片化学习,我们以日本生活真实场景会话为基础,助你系统学习日语语法,掌握日本人真正会说的自然表达,让日语学习更有趣、更实用、更轻松! 【核心功能】 ・系统语法课程 完整覆盖 JLPT N5~N1 全部语法,按照难度循序渐进学习,帮助你建立完整、清晰的日语语法体系。 ・独家「Native课程」系列 学习传统教材中较少涉及、但日本人在真实生活中经常使用的自然表达,掌握更地道、更实用的日语。 ・真实场景会话 围绕日本日常生活、社交、职场等真实场景设计会话,通过自然例句理解语法的实际用法,学会在合适的场景中正确表达。 ・跟读与录音对比 跟读课程例句并录下自己的声音,可随时回听自己的录音,与原例句反复对比,发现发音、语调和节奏上的差异,逐步提升口语表达能力。 后台播放,随时随地磨耳朵 支持后台连续播放,锁屏或切换其他 App 后也能继续收听课程。通勤、运动、做家务或睡前都可以随时磨耳朵,充分利用碎片时间培养日语语感。 【适用人群】 * JLPT 备考学习者 * 准备赴日留学、工作的用户 * 希望提升口语与听力的日语学习者 * 喜欢日剧、动漫,希望听懂原声表达的人 【联系我们】 如果您在使用过程中有任何问题或建议,欢迎发送邮件至 native.japanese.app@gmail.com 与我们联系,我们将尽快为您提供帮助。

Screenshots

ScriptPad4 screens
Native日本语4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Native日本语 at none against ScriptPad's 1. Native日本语 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Native日本语 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Native日本语 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ScriptPad versus Native日本语: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptPadNative日本语
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size492 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo Alberto Garza JrRohan,k.k.

Customer experience

ScriptPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Native日本语

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Japanese Learning Premium$4.99
None

Native日本语

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Native日本语 free?
Native日本语 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScriptPad or Native日本语 have ads?
Neither ScriptPad nor Native日本语 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptPad or Native日本语?
ScriptPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Native日本语 every 5 days. Most recently, ScriptPad was updated on October 12, 2026 and Native日本语 on October 7, 2026.

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