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.
Nihongo UGuru
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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.
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
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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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Nihongo UGuru | Do Do Japanese Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPTY GLOBAL INC. | Myo Ko Ko |
In-app purchases
Nihongo UGuru
No in-app purchases
Do Do Japanese Dictionary
No in-app purchases





