Comparison

Nihongo UGuru vs Do Do Japanese Dictionary

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

Head to head
About

Nihongo UGuru

Features
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"Change your life with real Japanese." Nihongo UGuru is a Japanese learning app for people who work and live in Japan. From JLPT preparation to the Japanese you need every day - sorting rubbish, greetings, getting around - learn it all through video lessons and drills. β–  Learn with video lessons Study level-based courses with subtitles. Two-line subtitles in English and Japanese (with furigana) let you check anything you missed right away. β–  Practise with drills Exercises written by Japanese-language teachers, as many times as you need. Multiple-choice and written answers are supported, with instant marking. β–  Review with flashcards Flip through cards to build the vocabulary you actually use on the job. β–  Built to keep you going Earn points for logging in and studying every day. Your login streak and progress are always visible, so you can keep going at your own pace. β–  Works offline Save videos to your device and study even where there is no signal. β–  Three languages Japanese / English / Bahasa Indonesia * An account is required to use this app.

About

Do Do Japanese Dictionary

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Do Do Japanese is a multilingual Japanese dictionary and learning app designed for learners who use Burmese, Korean, and English. Search Japanese vocabulary quickly and study words with multiple language references in one place. Key features include: β€’ Japanese, Burmese, Korean, and English dictionary support β€’ Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, Romaji, and meaning-based search β€’ Vocabulary study and saved-word tools β€’ Discovery learning by Japanese character groups β€’ Dialog and practical language practice β€’ Quiz and exam-style learning activities β€’ Live Exam features for interactive study β€’ Learning audio and pronunciation support β€’ Recent search and study history tools β€’ Guest and full-access learning modes β€’ Push notifications for supported app updates and learning content Do Do Japanese is designed to make Japanese vocabulary and language learning easier for multilingual learners, especially Burmese-speaking users. Some features may require sign-in, internet access, or full-access permission. Advertisements may be displayed in supported free-access areas. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/dodo-jp-help/privacy-policy Support: https://sites.google.com/view/dodo-jp-help

Screenshots

Nihongo UGuru4 screens
Do Do Japanese Dictionary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nihongo UGuru at none against Do Do Japanese Dictionary's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Nihongo UGuru ships an update every 5 days, Do Do Japanese Dictionary weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Nihongo UGuru versus Do Do Japanese Dictionary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihongo UGuruDo Do Japanese Dictionary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterWeekly
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size36 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUPTY GLOBAL INC.Myo Ko Ko

In-app purchases

None

Nihongo UGuru

No in-app purchases

None

Do Do Japanese Dictionary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nihongo UGuru free?
Nihongo UGuru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Do Do Japanese Dictionary free?
Do Do Japanese Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nihongo UGuru or Do Do Japanese Dictionary have ads?
Do Do Japanese Dictionary shows ads; Nihongo UGuru does not.
Which is updated more often, Nihongo UGuru or Do Do Japanese Dictionary?
Nihongo UGuru ships an update every 5 days, and Do Do Japanese Dictionary weekly. Most recently, Nihongo UGuru was updated on September 10, 2026 and Do Do Japanese Dictionary on September 11, 2026.

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