Trace and Learn! Japanese vs ColumnSteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trace and Learn! Japanese
Practice writing Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters by tracing them on your screen. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock cute animations as you master each letter.
- Trace Hiragana and Katakana characters
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Unlockable cute animations
- Interactive learning
- Character recognition feedback
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Learn Japanese Hiragana and Katakana by tracing letters on the screen! Practice each character step by step, improve your writing accuracy, and unlock cute animations as you progress. Start with simple characters and gradually take on more challenging ones. Trace carefully along the guide lines to clear each stage and build confidence with Japanese kana. Features: - Learn both Hiragana and Katakana - Practice by tracing letters directly on the screen - Start easy and progress at your own pace - Improve accuracy through repeat practice - Unlock cute animations as a reward for learning A fun and simple way to begin learning Japanese letters!
ColumnSteps
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ColumnSteps: Addition は、筆算の基本を一歩ずつ身につける学習アプリです。 繰り上がりを自分で考えながら入力することで、仕組みを理解し、確かな計算力を育てます。 主な機能 ・繰り上がりを考えながら入力 ・アシストモード搭載 ・位をそろえた見やすい筆算レイアウト ・段階的に学べる問題 ・シンプルで集中しやすい画面 このような方におすすめ ・筆算を初めて学ぶお子さま ・繰り上がりが苦手なお子さま ・家庭学習や授業の復習 ・計算力を基礎から身につけたい方 今後も新しい問題や機能を追加していく予定です。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Trace and Learn! Japanese at none against ColumnSteps's shown. Trace and Learn! Japanese also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). ColumnSteps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Trace and Learn! Japanese ships an update every 6 months, ColumnSteps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace and Learn! Japanese | ColumnSteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makorino | Katsuhiko Yao |
In-app purchases
Trace and Learn! Japanese
No in-app purchases
ColumnSteps
No in-app purchases
Questions
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