Scrollingua vs Nihongo Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrollingua
This app transforms your existing scrolling habit into an effective language learning tool. It uses authentic short videos with interactive subtitles, allowing you to tap words for instant definitions and grammar explanations. Save new vocabulary for spaced review and practice pronunciation with feedback.
- Interactive subtitles with instant dictionary lookup
- Save and review vocabulary
- Guided lesson paths
- Pronunciation feedback
- Real short videos for listening practice
- Scan on-screen text for translation
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Learn a language by scrolling. Scrollingua turns short videos into real language practice — watch, tap any word for its meaning, and pick up vocabulary you'll actually use. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, or German in the format you already scroll every day. You already spend time scrolling short videos. Scrollingua puts that habit to work, so time you'd spend on autopilot becomes listening practice, new words, and real comprehension. No sitting still. No starting over from lesson one. Learn 6 languages: Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, French, and German. Japanese includes full furigana and romaji, Chinese includes pinyin, and every language comes with a built-in dictionary and color-coded grammar hints tuned to how that language actually works. How to use Scrollingua 1) Pick your language and take a quick placement check. 2) Scroll a feed of authentic short videos with interactive subtitles. 3) Tap any word to see its meaning, reading, and grammar role — without leaving the video. 4) Save the words you want to keep; they come back as spaced review so they stick. 5) Follow a guided lesson path when you want structure, from the basics up to real sentences. 6) Practice speaking out loud and get pronunciation feedback on how you did. Built for people who love the idea of learning a language but bounce off traditional study. The loop is familiar on purpose — swipe, tap, listen, repeat. A few minutes between other things adds up faster than you'd expect, and streaks, daily goals, and friends keep you coming back. Ditch flashcard drills and lessons that feel like homework. Scrollingua is language learning that fits the way you already use your phone, so the practice happens without you having to schedule it. What you get • Authentic short videos for real listening practice • Tappable subtitles with instant dictionary lookups — meaning, reading, and grammar in one tap • Furigana and romaji for Japanese, pinyin for Chinese • Color-coded grammar hints that reveal sentence structure at a glance • Saved words that turn into spaced repetition review • A guided lesson path with placement, so you start at the right level • Speaking practice with guided pronunciation feedback • Scan on-screen text to translate what you see • Streaks and daily goals to build a habit that lasts • Friends and invite codes so you can learn alongside people you know If you have ideas or questions, email us at [YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL]. Subscription Details: Scrollingua Pro Scrollingua Pro unlocks unlimited scrolling, unlimited scans, and the complete lesson path. Scrollingua offers monthly and annual auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://busy-apple-2dd.notion.site/Scrollingua-Privacy-Policy-39ef09e311468089b002ea1138e71daf
Nihongo Rush
Learn Japanese vocabulary and grammar through an engaging arcade-style game. Progress through various districts, master words with spaced repetition, and improve listening skills with spoken audio. Daily challenges and achievements encourage consistent practice.
- Arcade-style learning gameplay
- Spaced repetition for vocabulary retention
- Listening comprehension exercises
- JLPT N5 and N4 level content
- Daily quests and achievements
- Spoken Japanese words and sentences
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Learn Japanese like it's the best arcade game in town. Nihongo Rush turns vocabulary into short runs on the train line from Tokyo to Fukuoka: answer fast, keep the combo alive, catch the EXPRESS, and come back speaking. Hachi, the shiba station master, rides with you. HOW A RUN WORKS Every run is six legs of quick questions with a bonus station between them. Right answers build your combo and multiply your score; wrong ones cost a heart. Catch the EXPRESS at combo 20, grab a golden ticket for x5, choose your train at the fork (LOCAL, RAPID or MYSTERY), and finish with a bonus spin. BONUS STATIONS • MATCH — pair Japanese with English against the clock • LISTEN — no romaji, just your ears • CROSSING — tap the right sign as the words roll by • IZAKAYA — customers order in Japanese, you serve the right dish REAL JAPANESE, SPOKEN ALOUD • Six cities, 48 districts, 325 packs — each one a pattern plus five words • About 1,600 words and 1,500+ example sentences covering JLPT N5 and N4 • Every word and sentence is voiced; LISTEN stations train your ear • Build sentences tile by tile from the words you already know • Romaji on or off; hiragana and katakana packs for beginners LEARNING THAT STICKS Words you got right come back a little later, and later again, until they are learned. Words you struggle with come back sooner. Your Cards collection shows what you have met and what you have mastered, district by district. DAILY RHYTHM Daily quests, achievements and a streak. One run a day adds up; a reminder from Hachi at the time you pick, if you want one. NIHONGO RUSH PRO The whole app is one subscription: monthly, or yearly with a 7-day free trial. No ads, no locked packs, no energy meter. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or after the free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Terms: https://nihongorush.com/terms Privacy: https://nihongorush.com/privacy Support: support@nihongorush.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scrollingua at none against Nihongo Rush's shown. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Scrollingua sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Nihongo Rush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrollingua | Nihongo Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 254 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jadon Lau | Egemen Denizeri |
Customer experience
Scrollingua
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In-app purchases
Scrollingua
- Scrollingua Pro3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Scrollingua Pro Annual14 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Scrollingua Pro7 Days trial$89.991 Year
Nihongo Rush
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









