Inku vs Noji for Japanese
Noji is a general flashcard app for any subject. Inku is a Japanese app with prepared decks and audio.
How does Inku compare to Noji?
Inku publishes this comparison. Noji's App Store listing describes a flashcard app for any subject, with customizable cards, a library of 50,000 pre-made decks, spaced repetition and a web version. Inku is only for Japanese and supplies its own decks.
When is Inku the better choice?
- You want a prepared Japanese path. Inku's decks cover kana, JLPT N5 to N1 vocabulary, topics, phrases and kanji, each card with a reading, meaning and audio. In a general app you choose or build the Japanese decks yourself.
- You want new items taught first. Each Inku lesson introduces five items before asking you to recall them.
When is Noji the better choice?
- You study more than Japanese. Noji works for any subject. Inku is Japanese only.
- You want to build and customize decks. Noji focuses on creating and customizing flashcards. Inku lets you create cards and decks, but it is not a general deck builder.
Inku and Noji side by side
| Criterion | Inku | Noji |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Japanese only | Any subject |
| Prepared Japanese decks | Written and ordered by Inku | From its deck library or your own |
| Your own cards | Create cards and decks | Core feature |
| Platforms | iPhone app and web app | Mobile and web (per listing) |
Sources and pricing
Pricing last checked: October 16, 2026. Prices can vary by country, platform, checkout, tax, and promotion.
Our take
Noji is a toolbox and Inku is a prepared Japanese course of flashcards. If you enjoy building decks, Noji is flexible; if you want to start studying Japanese straight away, Inku is simpler.
Verdict
Choose Noji for general flashcards you build yourself. Choose Inku for prepared Japanese decks with audio.
If Japanese is your only subject and you do not want to build decks, start with Inku.
How we research this
Inku publishes this comparison, so it is not neutral. We check competitor claims against their official websites, help pages and App Store listings (last checked October 16, 2026), and Inku claims against the current iPhone listing and web app. Inku's pronunciation audio is synthesized speech, not human recordings. Found an error? Email app@inkujapanese.com and we will correct it.
Common questions
Can I export Inku cards to Noji or Anki?+
No. Inku does not export its catalog as flashcard decks for other apps.
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