Comparison

Sukuro vs Try Nihongo

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

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About

Sukuro

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Learn Japanese the smart way. Sukuro is the focused JLPT study app that combines curated Japanese flashcards, on-demand AI explanations, and adaptive AI quizzes to help you build real fluency, one short session at a time. Whether you are starting from hiragana and katakana, breaking down your first kanji, or preparing the JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2 or N1, Sukuro gives you a clear, level-based path to study Japanese every day. ▸ WHY LEARNERS CHOOSE SUKURO • Curated JLPT flashcards — vocabulary, kanji and kana, organized by official JLPT levels (N5 → N1) • AI explanations on demand — understand difficult Japanese words and grammar instantly • AI-powered quizzes — reinforce what you study with active recall, the most effective learning method • Daily practice flow — short, motivating sessions that fit any schedule • Designed for real progress — not just streaks: real Japanese reading, listening and recall ▸ WHAT YOU CAN STUDY • Japanese vocabulary used in real conversations and exams • Kanji recognition, meaning and readings • Hiragana and katakana from the ground up • JLPT-level Japanese grammar patterns • Reading practice with curated example sentences ▸ AI THAT ACTUALLY HELPS YOU LEARN JAPANESE Stuck on a kanji reading? Confused by a grammar nuance? Tap once and Sukuro generates a clear, natural-language explanation built for learners — no jargon, no walls of text. Then test what you just learned with an AI-generated quiz tailored to that exact card. This loop — study, understand, recall — is what turns short daily sessions into lasting Japanese fluency. ▸ JLPT-READY, FROM N5 TO N1 Sukuro is structured around the official JLPT levels so your progress always maps to a real, recognized standard: • JLPT N5 — your first Japanese words, basic kanji, hiragana and katakana • JLPT N4 — everyday Japanese vocabulary and core grammar • JLPT N3 — intermediate Japanese, more abstract topics • JLPT N2 — advanced vocabulary, complex grammar • JLPT N1 — fluency-level Japanese for exams, work and daily life ▸ BUILT FOR STEADY RESULTS • Study at your own pace, with no pressure • Turn short daily Japanese sessions into long-term memory • Stay consistent thanks to a clean, distraction-free interface • Track what you learn and come back exactly where you left off ▸ WHO IS SUKURO FOR? • Total beginners learning Japanese from scratch • Self-learners who want a structured JLPT path • Travelers heading to Japan who want practical vocabulary • Anime, manga and J-pop fans who want to understand more • JLPT candidates preparing N5, N4, N3, N2 or N1 • Anyone looking for a serious yet simple way to study Japanese every day ▸ PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY Sukuro keeps the experience simple: no account required to start learning Japanese, transparent use of AI strictly for explanations and quizzes (the flashcard content itself is human-curated, not AI-generated), and clear privacy choices. Download Sukuro today and turn 5 minutes a day into real Japanese progress — from your first hiragana to your JLPT goal.

About

Try Nihongo

Features
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TryNihongo helps you learn Japanese step by step through interactive lessons, dictionaries, and game-based practice. Key features: • Look up Japanese vocabulary, Kanji, and 214 radicals • Search for Kanji by drawing, then explore meanings, readings, and components • Practice Kanji writing with stroke order guidance • Learn Hiragana and Katakana through guided practice • Review vocabulary with flashcards, SRS, quizzes, and study notes • Practice pronunciation with speaking activities • Track learning progress and receive daily study reminders • Join quizzes, learning games, and leaderboards TryNihongo is designed for both beginners and learners reviewing Japanese every day. It combines learning, lookup tools, and practice to help you stay motivated while improving vocabulary, Kanji recognition, and reading skills.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Try Nihongo at 3 against Sukuro's —. Try Nihongo also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17). On price and in-app purchases 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 · 4 level
Sukuro versus Try Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSukuroTry Nihongo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian BudniewskiTOT DO XUAN

In-app purchases

None

Sukuro

No in-app purchases

None

Try Nihongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sukuro free?
Sukuro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Try Nihongo free?
Try Nihongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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