ENGLISH MONSTERS vs Nihotomo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ENGLISH MONSTERS
Embark on an English learning adventure with a mysterious cat, battling monsters and uncovering island secrets. Master grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through engaging JRPG gameplay. Ideal for beginners and intermediate learners, this app offers quick sessions and native speaker guidance.
- Learn English through JRPG gameplay
- Master grammar and vocabulary
- Improve pronunciation with native speakers
- Quick gameplay sessions
- Anime-style world
- Learn Japanese phrases
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In English Monsters, you set on a journey with a mysterious cat on your side, fighting through hordes of monsters while discovering the secrets of the Island. The purpose of the application is to study English in a fun way, master the basics of grammar, vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. English Monsters is recommended for both beginners and intermediate level learners. Go on an adventure in a beautifully drawn anime world created by Japanese artist Genjyuuya! Enjoy a traditional JRPG while learning English! And you may even learn some Japanese on the way! Repeat up to 3000 phrases, listen and talk! ◆ Quick gameplay, ideal for playing on the go ◆ Improve your skills guided by native speakers ◆ Traditional JRPG gameplay ◆ Master the correct grammar ◆ Plenty of examples and illustrations Note* A certain level of Japanese is required to enjoy all functions of the application.
Nihotomo
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Learn Japanese with friends who are learning too. Nihotomo takes you from your very first hiragana to everyday conversations. You never study alone: your guide Teach walks you through every lesson, high schoolers Sora and Umi chat with you, quiz you and cheer you on, and more friends join you along the way. START FROM ZERO • Begin with hiragana and katakana, each one introduced with audio and a simple tip • Move on to greetings, numbers, time, verbs, adjectives, particles and more • Learn around 100 essential kanji with readings and meanings • 39 units, about 200 lessons and over 2,000 questions, covering the JLPT N5 range LEARN BY DOING • Many question types: multiple choice, listening, dictation, word order, fill in the blank, reading, conversation and more • Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you learn why, not just what • Train your ear with lines voiced by the cast, at normal or slow speed • Type what you hear on a built-in kana keyboard, no Japanese keyboard needed • Practice speaking with pronunciation checks FIX YOUR MISTAKES • Questions you miss come back for review, so weak spots don't stay weak • Retry missed questions right after a lesson TRAVEL ALL OF JAPAN • Every lesson you clear moves you further across Japan • Unlock all 47 prefectures, each with its own local notes and trivia • In ten local spots, from Tokyo to Okinawa, step into the scene and talk with the cast in Japanese BUILD A DAILY HABIT • Short lessons that fit into a few minutes • Daily missions, streaks and achievements to keep you going • Optional study reminders at the time you choose HANDY REFERENCES • Pronunciation book for every kana sound • Number reference for tricky counting and sound changes • Kanji list with readings and meanings NIHOTOMO PLUS All lessons are free, always. Nihotomo Plus is an optional subscription for learners who want to go further: • Unlimited lives, so mistakes never stop you mid-lesson • Review until it sticks, with missed questions coming back on a spaced schedule • Unlimited pronunciation checks (free: 5 per day) Nihotomo Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sola.inc/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://sola.inc/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nihotomo at Free against ENGLISH MONSTERS's $3.99. ENGLISH MONSTERS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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
Nihotomo is free to download; ENGLISH MONSTERS costs $3.99 up front. Nihotomo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ENGLISH MONSTERS asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ENGLISH MONSTERS | Nihotomo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sola, K.K. | Sola of America, Inc. |
In-app purchases
ENGLISH MONSTERS
No in-app purchases
Nihotomo
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$39.991 Year








