Comparison

Japan Prefecture Puzzle vs Samurai Reading

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Japan Prefecture Puzzle

Learn the geography of Japan by assembling a map puzzle. This app helps users of all ages identify and locate all 47 prefectures through interactive gameplay. It provides audio pronunciation and tracks completion times for a fun, educational experience.

Highlights
  • 47 prefecture puzzle pieces
  • Learn prefecture positions
  • Learn prefecture names
  • Audio pronunciation of names
  • One-finger touch controls
  • Time recording and fastest record display
Features
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==Enjoy learning Japanese map with this puzzle.== 47 prefectures in Japan are shaped into the pieces of this puzzle. Do you know the details of Japanese geography? Not so many people seem to grasp the position of all prefectures exactly, even if they know well about where they are. Both kids and adults can enjoy playing this app in order to learn the position of 47 prefectures with fun. Playing this puzzle enables you to learn both the position and the name of each prefecture. The pieces of each prefecture are scattered at first. Let’s complete the Japanese map, shifting each piece correctly with your finger. β– Features *Even small children can play easily since it only requires touching the screen with one finger. *The name of each prefecture is shown and read out when you touch the pieces. *The time to complete all pieces will be recorded, and the fastest record will be displayed

About

Samurai Reading

Features
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Samurai Reading is the smartest way to master Japanese kanji β€” one level at a time. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for advanced proficiency, Samurai Reading guides you through every kanji you need to know, organized by common proficiency levels (N5 β†’ N1). β—† HOW IT WORKS β€’ Choose your level and start studying immediately β€’ Each session presents kanji with multiple-choice reading quizzes β€’ Correct answers move kanji toward "Mastered" status β€’ Master 80% of a level to unlock the next one β—† SMART PROGRESS TRACKING β€’ See your mastery percentage for each level at a glance β€’ Track your daily study streak to stay motivated β€’ Review your full kanji dictionary with status filters (Learning / Reviewing / Mastered) β—† BUILT FOR REAL LEARNERS β€’ 2,000+ kanji covering beginner through advanced levels β€’ Clean, distraction-free dark interface designed for focused study β€’ Study at your own pace β€” no timers, no pressure β—† FREE & PREMIUM β€’ N5 level is completely free β€” no account walls, no ads β€’ Upgrade to Premium to unlock N4, N3, N2, and N1 levels β€’ Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans available Start your journey to kanji mastery today. β—† DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the official organizers of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Terms of Use: https://trift3.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://trift3.com/en/privacy/

Screenshots

Japan Prefecture Puzzle4 screens
Samurai Reading4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Japan Prefecture Puzzle at none against Samurai Reading's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Reading sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Japan Prefecture Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Japan Prefecture Puzzle versus Samurai Reading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan Prefecture PuzzleSamurai Reading
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGloding Inc.Trift LLC (Japan)

In-app purchases

None

Japan Prefecture Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Samurai Reading

One-time1
  • Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Japan Prefecture Puzzle free?
Japan Prefecture Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Reading free?
Samurai Reading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japan Prefecture Puzzle or Samurai Reading have ads?
Neither Japan Prefecture Puzzle nor Samurai Reading shows ads.

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