Comparison

Kanjify vs Foxie Nihongo

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

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About

Kanjify

Master Japanese kanji with structured lessons, interactive stroke order practice, and intelligent flashcards. Learn readings, meanings, and example sentences to build real understanding and prepare for JLPT levels.

Highlights
  • Structured kanji lessons by chapter/category
  • Animated stroke order practice
  • Spaced repetition smart flashcards
  • Example sentences with readings and translations
  • JLPT N5, N4, N3 coverage
  • Customizable study decks
  • Browse and search kanji library
Features
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Learning kanji is one of the biggest challenges in mastering Japanese. Kanjify makes it approachable by combining structured lessons, stroke practice, smart flashcards and real reading practice in one focused app. Whether you are just starting out or working toward JLPT N1, Kanjify guides you through all 2,135 kanji you need to know — with the context to actually remember them. Structured Learning Work through kanji organized by JLPT level, chapter and category. Each character comes with its readings, meanings, components and real example sentences, so you understand how it is used, not just what it means. Sentence-building exercises and chapter tests make sure it sticks. Stroke Order Practice Learn to write kanji the right way. Watch animated stroke-by-stroke breakdowns, then practice drawing each character yourself. The app evaluates your strokes in real time so you build the correct habits from the start. Smart Flashcards Reinforce what you have learned with spaced repetition flashcards. Kanjify tracks your performance and focuses your review sessions on the characters that need the most work. Build your own custom decks or study from your favorites. Daily Stories Put your kanji to work with short illustrated stories. Listen to the narration as each sentence is highlighted, and read real Japanese at your level. Kanji Scanner Point your camera at a sign, menu or book — or pick a photo — and instantly look up the kanji in front of you. You can also look up kanji from text in other apps using the share sheet. Look-alike Kanji Compare kanji that are easy to mix up side by side, with tips and their components, so you can tell them apart for good. Widgets Keep your practice one glance away: Kanji of the Day with a quick quiz, your progress and daily challenges, quick access to your flashcard decks, and a scanner shortcut for your Lock Screen and Control Center. Daily Challenges and Streaks Fresh missions every day keep you motivated, and a streak reminder helps you build a lasting habit. What is covered - JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1 — 2,135 kanji - On and kun readings, meanings and components - Example sentences with furigana and translations - Stroke animation and handwriting practice - Spaced repetition with custom decks - Quizzes and chapter tests - Narrated daily stories - Camera and photo kanji scanner - Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center widgets - Light and dark mode - Available in English, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, French and German Kanjify is built for learners who want to make real progress — one character at a time. Questions or feedback? Write to us at kanjifysupport@gmail.com.

About

Foxie Nihongo

Features
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Stop juggling 4 apps to learn Japanese. Foxie Nihongo is the all-in-one Japanese learning app with an offline dictionary, JLPT N5-N1 practice, and an AI tutor that runs entirely on your device — no internet required. WHY LEARNERS SWITCH TO FOXIE NIHONGO Most Japanese learners use a stack: Anki for flashcards, a dictionary app for lookups, Bunpro for grammar, and maybe a JLPT app for test prep. That's 4 apps, multiple subscriptions, and scattered progress. Foxie Nihongo replaces all of them. OFFLINE AI JAPANESE TUTOR Practice conversation with a Japanese tutor powered by an on-device language model. Unlike cloud-based AI tutors, your conversations stay private and work without internet after a one-time download. Ask for help with grammar, practice ordering food, or roleplay daily situations — all offline. Requires iOS 16.4+. JAPANESE DICTIONARY — 30,000+ WORDS Search by kanji, kana, romaji, English, or Vietnamese. Every word includes pitch accent, example sentences, and audio pronunciation. Four ways to search: - Type in any language - Voice search — speak to look up words - Camera OCR — point at Japanese text to translate - Handwriting — draw kanji you don't know how to type JLPT N5 TO N1 PREPARATION - Vocabulary drills with explanations for every answer - Full mock tests with score tracking and history - Grammar practice with sentence reconstruction - Graded reading passages with tap-to-translate 11 PRACTICE MODES Flashcards with spaced repetition. Character writing with stroke order. Pronunciation coach with pitch accent training. Grammar drills. Quiz challenges. Study lists. Structured lessons from beginner to advanced. iOS FEATURES - Share Extension: select Japanese text anywhere, share to Foxie Nihongo for instant lookup - Home Screen Widgets: Daily Word and Daily Sentence - Dark Mode support DAILY LEARNING - Set goals, build streaks, track weekly activity - Clipboard auto-lookup for words you copy anywhere

Screenshots

Kanjify4 screens
Foxie Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kanjify at none against Foxie Nihongo's shown. Foxie Nihongo's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Kanjify versus Foxie Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanjifyFoxie Nihongo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB515 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRonnie Yajima-KokPham Thanh

In-app purchases

None

Kanjify

No in-app purchases

None

Foxie Nihongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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