Published: 2025-10-01
Comparing User Experience Poro and Obenkyou Applications Using the User Experience Questionnaire
DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i4.4217
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Abstract
The success of educational apps is closely tied to the quality of user experience (UX). This study compared the UX of two Japanese language learning apps, Poro and Obenkyou, to examine the impact of different instructional designs. Sixty-five respondents, all of whom had used both apps for at least one week, rated six UX dimensions-Attractiveness, Perspicuity, Efficiency, Dependability, Stimulation, and Novelty-using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). Data analysis using the official UEQ tool and independent t-tests showed that both apps received positive ratings on all dimensions, but Poro consistently achieved higher mean scores (e.g., Attractiveness: 1.83 vs. 1.18; Stimulation: 1.89 vs. 1.13). These results indicate a significant difference in user perceptions, with gamification contributing to better UX. This study highlights the importance of design strategies in educational apps.
Keywords
Educational App ; Obenkyou ; Poro ; User Experience ; User Experience Questionnaire
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This article has been peer-reviewed and published in the Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi). The content is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Issue: Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025)
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Section: Computer & Communication Science
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Published: %750 %e, %2025
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License: CC BY 4.0
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Copyright: © 2025 Authors
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DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i4.4217
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Mia Putri Yeza
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
Fauzi Adi Saputra
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
Marsya Halya Alfrida
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
Capriandika Putra Susanto
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
Anka Luffi Ramdani
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
Humannisa Rubina Lestari
Software Engineering Technology, Department of Vocational Studies, IPB University, Bogor Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.
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