Comparison

Kanji Lookup vs Handwriting Multi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kanji Lookup

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition for Kanji lookup
  • Instantaneous search results
  • Pronunciation and definition display
  • Searchable list of relevant words
  • Keyboard search support
  • Pasteboard text search
Features
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Kanji Lookup: simple, fast and hassle-free. Kanji Lookup is not a dictionary or an exhaustive kanji reference, and it doesn't try to be. It does one thing, and does it well: finding the meaning of an unfamiliar kanji as quickly and easily as possible, in the way that makes the most sense on a touchscreen: by drawing it. DRAW IT, FIND IT Stop counting strokes, deciphering radicals or learning the quirks of "well-designed" lookup schemes. Just start drawing the character and watch the results appear. Recognition copes with small stroke mistakes and cursive handwriting. JUST WHAT YOU NEED Kanji Lookup doesn't clutter your results with obscure readings found only in the name of one mountain village, or cross-references to paper dictionaries you probably don't own. It shows you what you are looking for: the character's readings and meaning. A searchable list of the most relevant words containing the kanji, with example sentences, is one tap away. MORE WAYS TO SEARCH • Draw whole words on the Words tab • Scan Japanese text with OCR: point the camera at it, scan a document or import a photo, then look up the kanji and words in it • Browse by radical, stroke count, school year or Kanji Kentei level • Type with the keyboard, or search for the kanji in text on the pasteboard SEE HOW IT'S WRITTEN Stroke-order animations for more than 2000 characters. MADE FOR EVERY SCREEN Works on iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo. On iPad and iPhone Duo the layout uses the extra space, and on iPhone Duo it keeps the handwriting canvas clear of the fold. Kanji Lookup was designed for a minimal start-up time, fast handwriting recognition and a clean interface that stays out of your way. It includes more than 3500 kanji, including all the Joyo and Jinmeiyo characters.

About

Handwriting Multi

Features
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With Handwriting Multi-language, you can recognize text handwritten on your phone in different languages. Help you practice writing in different languages。 Features: - Handwriting recognition supports different languages . Including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English,etc. - On device recognition by downloading language packs and work without network connection. - Translate written text. - Fast input speed in near real time.

Screenshots

Kanji Lookup4 screens
Handwriting Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handwriting Multi at none against Kanji Lookup's 2. Handwriting Multi also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kanji Lookup sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Handwriting Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kanji Lookup versus Handwriting Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanji LookupHandwriting Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertelethon k.k.添成 黄

Bugs and requests

Kanji Lookup

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Kanji recognition not always accurate
  • Camera function doesn't work consistently
  • App crashes or freezes occasionally

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add audio pronunciations
  • Improve camera function
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement kanji quizzing/testing

Handwriting Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kanji Lookup

One-time2
  • Stroke Animations$0.99
  • Remove Advertisements$1.99
None

Handwriting Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kanji Lookup free?
Kanji Lookup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handwriting Multi free?
Handwriting Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kanji Lookup or Handwriting Multi have ads?
Both Kanji Lookup and Handwriting Multi show ads.

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