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HelloChinese vs Journey: Japanese
Both stand on language learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Visit HelloChinese Free plan AndroidiPhone
Journey: Japanese combines sequenced lessons, active quizzes, review scheduling and progressively harder stories in a mobile format. Its free plan, offline lessons and Apple device support make it practical for structured Japanese study, with advertising on free versions.
Visit Journey: JapaneseThe facts
| HelloChinese | Journey: Japanese | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | HelloChinese Premium: $69.99 a year | Journey+: $5.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | HelloChinese | Not published |
| Website | hellochinese.cc | thejourneylabs.com |
| On language learning apps | #86 of 278 | #82 of 278 |
HelloChinese: what it does well
Journey: Japanese: what it does well
- JLPT-aligned lessons follow Hiragana and Katakana courses
- Quizzes cover vocabulary, reading, grammar and listening
- Spaced repetition schedules vocabulary reviews automatically
- Offline lessons and placement test included
- Available on Android, iOS, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
What to know first
- Free versions may show advertisements
- Only one language is offered
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