Comparison

Onsei vs YomiNavi

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

Head to head
About

Onsei

Features
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Onsei is a Japanese learning app designed for focused daily study. Build vocabulary and grammar with spaced repetition, clear review flows, native audio, and scenario-based practice that helps you turn study into real usage. Features: • Vocabulary and grammar review • Spaced repetition scheduling • Daily study sessions and progress tracking • Japanese audio playback • Optional account sync across devices • Scenario-based practice for everyday situations

About

YomiNavi

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YomiNavi is a Japanese learning and reading support app designed for JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1 preparation, as well as everyday Japanese reading. In addition to JLPT grammar, meaning, vocabulary and mock test practice from N5 to N1, YomiNavi helps you read Japanese from web pages, pasted text, camera scans and photos on your device. You can view furigana and translations, check unfamiliar words or expressions, and save useful vocabulary for later review. Use YomiNavi for JLPT study, news, school or workplace notices, menus, product descriptions and other Japanese text you encounter in daily life. Main Features ■ JLPT N5–N1 Grammar and Meaning Study Learn grammar and expressions by JLPT level, including meanings, usage and example sentences. ■ JLPT N5–N1 Mock Questions Practice level-based JLPT questions and review grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension. ■ Web Reading Browse Japanese websites in the app and display furigana for supported text. Look up meanings, translations and save words while reading. ■ Text Reading Paste Japanese text and view it with furigana and translation. You can switch furigana display on or off to match your reading style. ■ Photo Reading and OCR Recognize Japanese text from camera images or photos on your device. Switch between original text, furigana and translation. ■ Word and Sentence Explanations Select unfamiliar words or expressions to check pronunciation, meaning, usage and example sentences. Context-based explanations help you understand how a word is used in the sentence. ■ Dictionary Search Search Japanese words or expressions directly to check readings and meanings. ■ Text-to-Speech Listen to words, example sentences and Japanese passages to check pronunciation and intonation. ■ Daily Japanese Learn one Japanese expression every day with reading, meaning, example sentences, usage, audio and vocabulary saving. ■ Situational Japanese Study practical Japanese expressions through everyday conversation scenes. Choose a difficulty level, check translations and listen to full conversation audio. ■ Vocabulary Notebook and Review Save words you want to remember and review them with vocabulary cards. Separate learned words from words you want to check again. ■ Reading History and Learning Records Review recently read articles and web pages. Track study streaks, words learned this week, saved vocabulary and review progress. ■ Display Settings and Language Support Choose how furigana is displayed and use dark mode. The app interface supports Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English and Korean. Translation target languages include Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Portuguese and Thai. With YomiNavi, JLPT N5–N1 study and everyday Japanese reading become easier to understand. ※ Some translation, word explanation and content retrieval features require an internet connection. ※ Camera and photo features require device access permission.

Screenshots

Onsei3 screens
YomiNavi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YomiNavi at every 3 days against Onsei's every 10 days. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onsei ships an update every 10 days, YomiNavi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Onsei versus YomiNavi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnseiYomiNavi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB145 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer鑫 陈NIPPON SOSHIN K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Onsei

No in-app purchases

None

YomiNavi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onsei free?
Onsei is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YomiNavi free?
YomiNavi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Onsei or YomiNavi have ads?
Neither Onsei nor YomiNavi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onsei or YomiNavi?
Onsei ships an update every 10 days, and YomiNavi every 3 days. Most recently, Onsei was updated on October 28, 2026 and YomiNavi on October 31, 2026.

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