Innovative Language Learning vs WaniKani
Innovative Language Learning
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WaniKani
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| Figure | Innovative Language Learning | WaniKani |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | $7.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 18 | 8 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.4 (#2) | 8.8 (#27) |
| Company founding | LinkedIn lists InnovativeLanguage.com as founded in 2005 and privately held. | LinkedIn lists Tofugu’s founding year as 2007. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists Tofugu as privately held with 11–50 employees. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Languages offered | 34 | 1 |
| Licence | The service content is company-owned or licensed, protected by copyright and restricted to personal non-commercial use. | WaniKani’s service code and design are proprietary and copyright Tofugu; the service is not open source. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | WaniKani states that it currently has no official iOS or Android app; mobile apps mentioned in its help pages are made by users. |
| Offline lessons | Yes | No |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 2.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews | 3.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Security statement | The terms say the company uses reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee internet security or uninterrupted service. | The privacy policy says commercially reasonable safeguards are used but absolute security cannot be guaranteed. |
| Support | Users can contact customer support from within the app or submit a support ticket through the help center. | WaniKani’s Knowledge Guide offers a “Chat with Us” contact option for questions. |
| What it does | Innovative Language provides self-study language courses built around short audio and video lessons, lesson notes, transcripts, vocabulary and practice tools. | WaniKani is a web application designed to teach Japanese kanji meanings and readings plus vocabulary. |
Plans
Innovative Language Learning
- FreeFree
- Basic$8 a month
- Premium$25 a month
- Premium PLUS$47 a month
- FreeFree
- Basic$8 a month
- Premium$25 a month
- Premium PLUS$47 a month
- Basic$60 a year
- Basic$60 a year
WaniKani
- Monthly$9 a month
- Annual$89 a year
- Lifetime$299 a month
- FreeFree
- Monthly Subscription$9 a month
- Annual Subscription$89 a year
- Lifetime$299, paid once
- Lifetime Account$299, paid once
In their own words
Innovative Language Learning
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