# Drops vs Learn Japanese

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Japanese at none against Drops's shown. Learn Japanese also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Drops's advantage is ratings volume (72K vs 2K) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Learn Japanese sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drops against 4.8 for Learn Japanese. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 91% of Learn Japanese's.

Drops ships an update every 8 days, Learn Japanese every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Learn Japanese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-drops/id1227950969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 198 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn new languages through engaging games and visual aids. Practice vocabulary and common phrases in over 55 languages, from beginner to expert levels. Track progress, unlock achievements, and enjoy professionally curated lessons with native speaker pronunciations.

**Highlights:** Gamified vocabulary learning, Visual learning aids, 55+ language options, Progress tracking and rewards, Native speaker pronunciations, Customizable learning goals

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Genius for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Curious for a month | $22.99 | per month |
| Holiday premium! | $39.99 | per year |
| All Language Learning Plans | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Vocabulary learning
- 👍 Unique and engaging learning activities
- 👍 Wide range of languages
- 👍 Customizable learning experience
- 👍 Effective for building vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations or pronunciations
- 🔒 Subscription model issues
- 👎 Limited to vocabulary, lacks grammar/sentence structure
- 👎 Repetitive and not enough variety in exercises

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost progress
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more grammar and sentence-level learning
- Improve accuracy of translations and pronunciations
- Provide more flexibility in time limits and review sessions
- Integrate more conversational practice
- Improve user interface and navigation


### Learn Japanese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-drops/id1227950969)

Learn Japanese vocabulary through engaging, visually-driven mini-games. Daily five-minute lessons make learning addictive and effective, focusing on practical words and essential scripts like Kanji and Kana. Build a consistent learning habit with this fun, illustrated approach.

**Highlights:** Illustrated vocabulary learning, Daily 5-minute lessons, Quick swipe and tap games, Focus on practical words, Teaches Kanji and Kana, Habit-building approach

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited time! | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $12.99 | per month |
| Daily 10 minutes bonus | $22.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

Drops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn Japanese free?

Learn Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Learn Japanese?

Learn Japanese is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Learn Japanese averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Drops or Learn Japanese have ads?

Drops shows ads; Learn Japanese does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Learn Japanese?

Drops ships an update every 8 days, and Learn Japanese every 9 days. Most recently, Drops was updated on November 10, 2026 and Learn Japanese on November 6, 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.*