# Let's Write Kanji! vs Siritori

The clearest difference is rating: Let's Write Kanji! at 4.0 against Siritori's 1.0. Let's Write Kanji! also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Siritori's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). 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 Siritori sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Let's Write Kanji! holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Let's Write Kanji! has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Let's Write Kanji! ships an update every 4 months, Siritori fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Let's Write Kanji! | Siritori |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-write-kanji/id983099156/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siritori/id1643351186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [telethon k.k.](https://appshunter.io/developer/699508003) | [Mihoko Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476136915) |

## 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 |


### Siritori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siritori/id1643351186)

Engage in a traditional Japanese word game where you must use the last letter of the previous word to start your own. Chat with virtual girls, teach them new words, and adjust difficulty levels. It's a fun way to practice Japanese vocabulary and grammar.

**Highlights:** Traditional Japanese word game mechanics, Chat with virtual characters, Teach characters new words, Adjustable opponent strength, Adjustable time limits, Learn Japanese vocabulary, Customizable backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | 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 Siritori free?

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

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

Let's Write Kanji! is rated higher. Let's Write Kanji! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Siritori averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Let's Write Kanji! ships an update every 4 months, and Siritori fortnightly. Most recently, Let's Write Kanji! was updated on October 9, 2026 and Siritori on October 8, 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.*