# Drops vs Japanese Language Learning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drops at 75% against Japanese Language Learning's 0%. Drops also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Japanese Language Learning's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drops sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Japanese Language Learning sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drops holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drops has 72K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Drops's written reviews are positive against 0% of Japanese Language Learning's.

Drops ships an update weekly, Japanese Language Learning every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drops | Japanese Language Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drops-language-learning-games/id939540371/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-learning/id1499901409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLANB LABS OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/527215806) | [APPFLUX LABS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882687293) |

## What reviewers say

### Drops

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| Premium | $62.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | 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 |
| Unlimited time for all Languages! | $59.99 | one-time |

**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


### Japanese Language Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-language-learning/id1499901409)

This tool aids in learning Japanese with flashcards, audio pronunciation, and vocabulary tests. It offers structured levels and a matching game to reinforce learning for beginners. Save favorite words for later review and track your progress with regular practice.

**Highlights:** Japanese flashcards with translations and examples, Audio pronunciation for words, Save favorite words for review, Vocabulary progress tests, Matching game for retention, 29 structured learning levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drops free?

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

### Is Japanese Language Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drops or Japanese Language Learning?

Drops is rated higher. Drops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Japanese Language Learning averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Drops or Japanese Language Learning have ads?

Both Drops and Japanese Language Learning show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drops or Japanese Language Learning?

Drops ships an update weekly, and Japanese Language Learning every 3 months. Most recently, Drops was updated on September 26, 2026 and Japanese Language Learning on June 11, 2026.

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