# Kanji A Day vs KnowYourBlock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnowYourBlock at none against Kanji A Day's 2. KnowYourBlock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanji A Day sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KnowYourBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kanji A Day against 5.0 for KnowYourBlock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kanji A Day | KnowYourBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-a-day/id6790924264/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowyourblock/id6797319245/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Folklore Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508251403) | [Claire Jellison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867386173) |

## What reviewers say

### Kanji A Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-a-day/id6790924264)

Master Japanese writing with interactive flashcards for hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Features spaced repetition for efficient review and customizable study options. Unlock all kanji with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Hiragana, katakana, and Jōyō kanji flashcards, Spaced repetition review system, Customizable study options (JLPT levels, kana inclusion), Offline study capabilities, One-time purchase for full kanji unlock, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Kanji Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### KnowYourBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowyourblock/id6797319245)

Discover the stories behind NYC's honorary street names with this walking companion. Explore a map of named streets, read about the individuals honored, and learn about their impact on the city. Designed for exploration without accounts or ads.

**Highlights:** Map of honorary street signs, Filter signs by category, Detailed stories of honorees, Optional nearby notifications, Offline progress tracking, No accounts or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kanji A Day free?

Kanji A Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is KnowYourBlock free?

KnowYourBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kanji A Day or KnowYourBlock?

Kanji A Day and KnowYourBlock are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Kanji A Day or KnowYourBlock have ads?

Neither Kanji A Day nor KnowYourBlock shows ads.

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