# h2Re vs iago

The clearest difference is rating: iago at 4.8 against h2Re's 3.9. iago also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 9). h2Re's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iago sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. h2Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

iago holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iago has 2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of h2Re's written reviews are positive against 72% of iago's.

h2Re ships an update every 20 months, iago every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | h2Re | iago |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h2re/id963546972/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iago-learn-japanese/id6471793412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Design Studio Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/731368171) | [Iago Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715968359) |

## What reviewers say

### h2Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h2re/id963546972)

This app enhances a physical book on rendering fundamentals by linking trigger images to over 10 hours of online video tutorials. It uses augmented reality tracking to connect printed material with digital educational content, keeping the information current.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality tracking, Links to online video tutorials, Enhances book learning experience, Over 10 hours of video content, Connects print to digital content, Keeps information current

**In-app purchases:** none


### iago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iago-learn-japanese/id6471793412)

Embark on an adventure through Japan to learn conversational Japanese. This visual novel game uses real-world scenarios and dynamic conversations to teach grammar and phrases. Get pronunciation feedback and practice essential Japanese scripts.

**Highlights:** Visual novel stories with characters, Dynamic, personalized conversations, Curriculum design from various situations, Pronunciation feedback, Hiragana & Katakana practice, Contextual grammar learning

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $23.90 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $29.90 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months | $29.90 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $75.90 | per year |
| 12 Months | $94.90 | per year |
| 12 Months | $94.90 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn Japanese
- 🚀 Helpful for practicing speaking and pronunciation
- 💡 Realistic conversational scenarios
- 👍 Useful for preparing for trips to Japan
- 👍 Effective for current Japanese language students

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio and visual bugs (e.g., audio cutting out, text getting cut off)
- 🐛 Speech recognition issues (not picking up user's speech correctly)
- 🐛 Unclear if the app will eventually require a paid subscription
- 👎 Moves too quickly for complete beginners, lacks basic lessons
- 👎 Too much English used, not enough immersion in Japanese

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to use the microphone
- Error message about invalid attempt to destructure non-iterable
- Music volume interferes with ability to hear the voice actor
- Inability to delete account or turn off automatic subscription

**Requested features**

- Add option to review vocabulary and grammar learned in previous lessons
- Provide slower audio playback option for better comprehension
- Implement a way to delete or restart recordings during practice
- Improve UI/UX to ensure all content is visible on the screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is h2Re free?

h2Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iago free?

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

### Which has better reviews, h2Re or iago?

iago is rated higher. h2Re averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iago averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do h2Re or iago have ads?

Neither h2Re nor iago shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, h2Re or iago?

h2Re ships an update every 20 months, and iago every 2 weeks. Most recently, h2Re was updated on November 1, 2026 and iago on November 4, 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.*