# Let's Write Kanji! vs Kanji Drop

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kanji Drop at every 2 weeks against Let's Write Kanji!'s every 4 months. Kanji Drop also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 8). Let's Write Kanji!'s advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Let's Write Kanji! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kanji Drop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kanji Drop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Let's Write Kanji!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Kanji Drop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Let's Write Kanji! ships an update every 4 months, Kanji Drop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Let's Write Kanji! | Kanji Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-write-kanji/id983099156/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-drop/id1222370984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [telethon k.k.](https://appshunter.io/developer/699508003) | [International Technology Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/983864691) |

## What reviewers say

### Let's Write Kanji!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-write-kanji/id983099156)

This game offers a fast-paced quiz to help you learn Japanese Kanji. It covers all JLPT levels and Japanese school curriculum, with progress tracking and stroke order animations. Challenge yourself in a competitive mode to master characters.

**Highlights:** JLPT N5-N1 coverage, Elementary to high school curriculum, Progress tracking and statistics, Stroke order animations, Death-match mode, Hints for difficult Kanji

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elementary School Kanji | $1.99 | one-time |
| Secondary School Kanji | $1.99 | one-time |
| JLPT | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Levels | $4.99 | one-time |


### Kanji Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanji-drop/id1222370984)

This app teaches Japanese kanji through a unique block-dropping game. Construct kanji from their components and form words from existing kanji to progress. It offers a fun and engaging method for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

**Highlights:** Build kanji from parts, Form words from kanji, Audio pronunciation of words, Import Anki/WaniKani decks, JLPT and textbook lesson filters, Beginner to advanced levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Let's Write Kanji! free?

Let's Write Kanji! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kanji Drop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Let's Write Kanji! or Kanji Drop?

Kanji Drop is rated higher. Let's Write Kanji! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kanji Drop averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Let's Write Kanji! or Kanji Drop have ads?

Both Let's Write Kanji! and Kanji Drop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Let's Write Kanji! or Kanji Drop?

Let's Write Kanji! ships an update every 4 months, and Kanji Drop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Let's Write Kanji! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Kanji Drop on July 9, 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.*