First Mandarin vs Hiragana Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
First Mandarin
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This language learning application is to complement our Chinese learning program and enable the children to practice speaking Mandarin as they follow the lessons in the application.
Hiragana Practice
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Learn to read and write hiragana, the Japanese alphabet, with simple guided practice. Trace each character, hear pronunciation, and test yourself with quick quizzes. Designed for complete beginners starting Japanese. No accounts. No ads. Just clear learning. Learn the Japanese Alphabet (Hiragana) Fast Hiragana is the first step to reading Japanese. This app helps you recognize, write, and pronounce every hiragana character with clear guided practice. Perfect for beginners studying Japanese for the first time. Writing Practice Trace each hiragana with animated stroke order guides. Practice naturally and build muscle memory while learning correct writing. Quick Quizzes Test yourself with short recognition quizzes and listening exercises. Learn faster with small daily sessions. Audio Pronunciation Hear the correct sound for every character. Improve reading and listening together. Confusing Characters Trainer Struggling with similar letters? Practice commonly mixed characters side-by-side to gain confidence. Hiragana Chart Use the built-in chart anytime as a quick reference while studying. Youโll be able to recognize real Japanese characters in minutes. After learning hiragana, continue to katakana and reading practice with our other Japanese learning apps.
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Verdict
First Mandarin and Hiragana Practice are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | First Mandarin | Hiragana Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD. | IAN PATRICK MAHONEY |
In-app purchases
First Mandarin
No in-app purchases
Hiragana Practice
No in-app purchases
Questions
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