Comparison

ScriptPad vs KanaGlow

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

KanaGlow

Features
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KanaGlow is the fastest way to master Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive, score-tracked quizzes. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up your skills, KanaGlow keeps you sharp with focused practice sessions. ——— FREE ——— - Hiragana → Romaji quiz - Romaji → Hiragana quiz - Gojūon range (あ~ん, all 46 basic kana) - Built-in kana reference chart - Score & accuracy tracking ——— KANAGLOW PRO (one-time) ——— - Dakuon range (が~ぱ, voiced kana) - Yōon range (きゃ~りょ, compound kana) - Katakana → Romaji quiz - Romaji → Katakana quiz Clean design. No ads. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

ScriptPad4 screens
KanaGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KanaGlow at every 2 days against ScriptPad's every 3 weeks. ScriptPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and KanaGlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScriptPad ships an update every 3 weeks, KanaGlow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScriptPad versus KanaGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriptPadKanaGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHugo Alberto Garza Jr楠 欧

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScriptPad

One-time1
  • Japanese Learning Premium$6.99
1 purchases

KanaGlow

One-time1
  • KanaGlow Pro$4.99

Questions

Is ScriptPad free?
ScriptPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KanaGlow free?
KanaGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScriptPad or KanaGlow have ads?
Neither ScriptPad nor KanaGlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScriptPad or KanaGlow?
ScriptPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and KanaGlow every 2 days. Most recently, ScriptPad was updated on October 25, 2026 and KanaGlow on October 7, 2026.

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