Comparison

MM vs Nihongo Pocket

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

Head to head
About

MM

Features
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MM-Vocab is the English–Myanmar dictionary built for Burmese learners who want to truly understand and remember English words β€” not just look them up. Search thousands of English or Burmese words, phrases, and idioms and get clear Myanmar definitions, real example sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Tap any linked word inside a definition to jump straight to its meaning, so you can explore the language naturally. Then go beyond the dictionary: practice with the Oxford 3000–5000 β€” the most important words to know β€” organised by level from A1 Beginner to C1 Advanced. Track your progress, see what you've learned, and focus on the words you still need.

About

Nihongo Pocket

Features
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Nihongo Pocket is a Japanese learning app designed for Myanmar language speakers who want to build practical, everyday skills at their own pace. Study vocabulary quizzes, conversation stories, drills, short readings, and an audio dictionary in one place. Choose a level from N5 to N1 and make steady progress with short learning sessions. Key features: β€’ Vocabulary quizzes with Burmese meanings and Japanese audio β€’ Conversation stories with line-by-line translations, word notes, and auto-play β€’ Five drill styles for varied practice β€’ Short reading exercises based on daily life and workplace situations β€’ An audio dictionary searchable in Japanese and Burmese β€’ Learning levels from N5 to N1 β€’ Daily goals, streaks, XP, and achievement badges β€’ Downloaded lessons remain available without an internet connection β€’ Anonymous use without creating an account Wrong answers never stop a lesson. Save words for review and continue learning at your own pace. Nihongo Pocket is free to use and may show a small number of ads on selected screens. Ad spaces disappear while offline and never block downloaded learning content.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MM at none against Nihongo Pocket's shown. MM also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MM ships an update every 2 days, Nihongo Pocket every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MM versus Nihongo Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMMNihongo Pocket
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size68 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu Sundee PhuRYO MOCHIZUKI

In-app purchases

None

MM

No in-app purchases

None

Nihongo Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MM free?
MM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nihongo Pocket free?
Nihongo Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MM or Nihongo Pocket have ads?
Nihongo Pocket shows ads; MM does not.
Which is updated more often, MM or Nihongo Pocket?
MM ships an update every 2 days, and Nihongo Pocket every 11 days. Most recently, MM was updated on October 28, 2026 and Nihongo Pocket on October 31, 2026.

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