# Make a Bonsai vs Japanese Language RPG Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Japanese Language RPG Quest at 4.7 against Make a Bonsai's 3.6. Japanese Language RPG Quest also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). Make a Bonsai's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japanese Language RPG Quest sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Make a Bonsai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Japanese Language RPG Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Japanese Language RPG Quest has 268 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Make a Bonsai's written reviews are positive against 89% of Japanese Language RPG Quest's.

Make a Bonsai ships an update every 19 months, Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make a Bonsai | Japanese Language RPG Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-bonsai/id696977286/reviews) | **[4.7 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bust Out Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/429552521) | [Skydea K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489554047) |

## What reviewers say

### Make a Bonsai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-bonsai/id696977286)

Design and cultivate your own virtual bonsai tree from an infinite variety of species and starting points. Experiment with trimming techniques, learn about bonsai history, and even visit real bonsai gardens.

**Highlights:** Create virtual bonsai trees, Choose from multiple species, Trim branches for unique designs, Select pots for display, View in virtual collection, Learn bonsai tradition facts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Japanese Language RPG Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-rpg-quest/id1492887921)

Embark on story-driven quests across Japan to learn practical Japanese. Master hiragana and katakana with bite-sized lessons and engage in real-world dialogues. This app offers an RPG-style learning experience with daily challenges for consistent progress, all without textbooks.

**Highlights:** Story-driven quests across Japan, Learn hiragana and katakana, Practical vocabulary and grammar, Real-world dialogue practice, RPG-style progression, Short daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ramen Sized Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sushi Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| God Mode Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🚀 Effective for learning kana and vocabulary
- 💡 Immersive RPG-style gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🏫 Helpful for beginners and review for intermediate learners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with word acceptance and pronunciation
- 🔍 Limited content and short playtime
- 💰 Stamina/energy system can feel restrictive
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding audio for pronunciation

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and money not properly registering
- Certain quiz answers not being accepted correctly

**Requested features**

- More content and levels to expand the experience
- Ability to disable romaji and focus on kana/kanji
- Customizable flashcard/review system
- Stroke order practice for kanji
- Sync progress across multiple devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make a Bonsai free?

Make a Bonsai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Japanese Language RPG Quest free?

Japanese Language RPG Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make a Bonsai or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

Japanese Language RPG Quest is rated higher. Make a Bonsai averages 3.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Japanese Language RPG Quest averages 4.7 from 268 ratings.

### Do Make a Bonsai or Japanese Language RPG Quest have ads?

Japanese Language RPG Quest shows ads; Make a Bonsai does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make a Bonsai or Japanese Language RPG Quest?

Make a Bonsai ships an update every 19 months, and Japanese Language RPG Quest every 2 months. Most recently, Make a Bonsai was updated on October 1, 2026 and Japanese Language RPG Quest on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*