# Discover Japan vs PrettyFluent

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrettyFluent at weekly against Discover Japan's every 44 months. Discover Japan's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discover Japan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $88.99 per year and PrettyFluent sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.95 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Discover Japan ships an update every 44 months, PrettyFluent weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discover Japan | PrettyFluent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettyfluent-speak-languages/id6741348848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **62** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DENTSU INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326362308) | [dangerous Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793877517) |

## What reviewers say

### Discover Japan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-japan/id972428725)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discover Japan | $88.99 | per year |
| Discover Japan 2015年10月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2015年11月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2016年3月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2016年5月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2016年7月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2016年10月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2016年11月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2017年5月号 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discover Japan 2018年5月号 | $5.99 | one-time |


### PrettyFluent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prettyfluent-speak-languages/id6741348848)

Master essential phrases for travel, expat life, and nomadic adventures. Learn practical language skills through short, scenario-based lessons designed for rapid fluency. Practice speaking and listening to communicate effectively in real-life situations abroad.

**Highlights:** Short, bite-sized lessons, Learn useful scenarios, Listen, speak, and repeat exercises, Roleplay and customization, Support for multiple languages, Focus on practical communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership (weekly) | $6.95 | per 7 days |
| Promo VIP Membership (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| VIP Membership (monthly) | $13.95 | per month |
| Promo VIP Membership (quarterly) | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Membership (3 month) | $27.99 | per 3 months |
| Promo VIP Membership (annual) | $63.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership (annual) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discover Japan free?

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

### Is PrettyFluent free?

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

### Do Discover Japan or PrettyFluent have ads?

Neither Discover Japan nor PrettyFluent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discover Japan or PrettyFluent?

Discover Japan ships an update every 44 months, and PrettyFluent weekly. Most recently, Discover Japan was updated on November 6, 2026 and PrettyFluent on November 8, 2026.

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