Comparison

Sullivan Japanese vs Try Nihongo

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

Head to head
About

Sullivan Japanese

Features
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Sullivan Japanese is a learning app for everyone studying Japanese. Read, write, listen and speak — learn Japanese you can actually use, adapted to your level. ā–  Graded by AI, instantly Get specific, sentence-by-sentence feedback on your writing and speaking in seconds. ā–  Always the right question AI reads your ability across four skills and serves only the problem you should solve now — never too easy, never too hard. ā–  Practice by talking with AI An AI partner that weaves your own mistakes into a natural conversation, so you actually speak. ā–  A habit that sticks A daily plan and quests show what to do today, while streaks, XP, weekly leagues and achievements make studying a game you look forward to. ā–  Built so you never get lost Furigana readings and an interface in English, Chinese or Vietnamese keep beginners moving. Learn every day for free. Premium unlocks unlimited practice, AI grading and AI tutor. Start with 7 days free. Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (Monthly Ā„980 / Yearly Ā„5,800, with a 7-day free trial). Payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://nihongo.sensei-sullivan.com/privacy?lang=en Terms of Use (EULA): https://nihongo.sensei-sullivan.com/terms?lang=en

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.

Screenshots

Sullivan Japanese4 screens
Try Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Try Nihongo at none against Sullivan Japanese's 2. Try Nihongo also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Sullivan Japanese's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sullivan Japanese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Try Nihongo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sullivan Japanese ships an update every 2 weeks, Try Nihongo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Sullivan Japanese versus Try Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSullivan JapaneseTry Nihongo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji OkamotoTOT DO XUAN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sullivan Japanese

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Try Nihongo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sullivan Japanese free?
Sullivan Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Try Nihongo free?
Try Nihongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sullivan Japanese or Try Nihongo have ads?
Try Nihongo shows ads; Sullivan Japanese does not.
Which is updated more often, Sullivan Japanese or Try Nihongo?
Sullivan Japanese ships an update every 2 weeks, and Try Nihongo every 2 months. Most recently, Sullivan Japanese was updated on October 24, 2026 and Try Nihongo on October 31, 2026.

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