拡大くん vs Kikimane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
拡大くん
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「拡大くん」は、気になる文字を見やすく大きく表示できる日本語学習・文字確認アプリです。 入力した文字を一文字ずつカードに分けて表示。細かな形をじっくり確認したいときや、漢字の書き順を確かめたいときに、すぐ使えます。 【主な機能】 ・入力した文字を一文字ずつ大きく表示 ・漢字の書き順をアニメーションで確認 ・入力した単語全体を日本語版Wiktionaryで検索 ・最近調べた内容を端末内の履歴から再表示 ・文字カードの表示サイズを調整 【使い方】 1. 調べたい文字や単語を入力します。 2. 「大きく表示」をタップします。 3. 文字カードを選び、形や書き順を確認します。 4. 単語の意味を調べるときは「辞書で調べる」をタップします。 アカウント登録は不要です。検索履歴は端末内に保存されます。 本アプリにはバナー広告があります。希望する場合のみリワード広告を視聴でき、視聴完了後は30分間バナー広告が非表示になります。
Kikimane
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"Kikimane" is an app designed for learning by listening to and imitating audio materials. Even as a beginner, you can start by simply getting your ears accustomed to the sounds and mimicking them. As you progress, you can challenge yourself with exercises like shadowing and repeating. You can also use the app to play audio continuously while commuting or doing other tasks to train your listening skills. While the app does not include pre-made study materials, it utilizes the natural language processing and text-to-speech capabilities of your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to create your own custom audio content in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, and Japanese. Audio quality depends on the system's capabilities. Additionally, by importing external audio, the app can be used for various listening-and-mimicking exercises beyond language learning—such as practicing announcements or speeches.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 拡大くん at fortnightly against Kikimane's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
拡大くん ships an update fortnightly, Kikimane every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 拡大くん | Kikimane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuya Fujiwara | Hideo Mizuno |
In-app purchases
拡大くん
No in-app purchases
Kikimane
No in-app purchases









