Comparison

N3 文字語彙問題集 vs Baba Chinese Writing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

N3 文字語彙問題集

Features
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1. Supports iPhone SE and above, as well as all iPad models. 2. Compiles all JLPT N3 vocabulary, aligned with the new Japanese Language Proficiency Test standards. The app can be comfortably operated with one hand, making learning more efficient. Through repeated practice with various question types, learners can achieve complete mastery. Whenever they encounter difficulties, they can always review the explanations to fully grasp the meaning and usage of each pattern. No flashy or cluttered elements — just straightforward learning. 3. Simulates the five major sections of the JLPT N3 vocabulary question format. Through continuous practice, learners can become proficient in all vocabulary items. 4. Since it compiles all vocabulary required for the JLPT N3 exam, the app offers diverse and comprehensive content with over 500 practice questions. It is an indispensable tool for anyone aiming to pass the JLPT N3. 5. For all iPad and iPad Pro users, the font size has been enlarged to make reading and learning even more convenient.

About

Baba Chinese Writing

Features
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When you need to learn how a Chinese character is written, the answer should be easy to find. Open Baba Chinese Writing and hold the microphone button. Ask in Chinese, or switch to English and say something like “How do I write sunny in Chinese?” Release the button to see the Chinese result with pinyin, writing grids, and animated stroke order. Baba Chinese Writing keeps one everyday task simple: ask for a character and clearly see how it is written. KEY FEATURES • Ask by voice in Chinese or English Chinese mode understands Chinese questions. English mode extracts the word or short phrase you ask about and uses Apple Translation to produce a common Simplified Chinese result. • Pinyin and writing grids Each character appears on its own card with tone-marked pinyin and a clear grid for understanding structure and proportions. • Animated stroke order Watch the character written one stroke at a time in the correct order, with progress shown during playback. • Tap to replay Tap any character card whenever you want to watch its writing animation again. • Learn up to six characters at once Study a single character or a short word. Card sizes and layouts adapt automatically to the number of results. • Designed for iPhone and iPad The practice area adapts to portrait, landscape, and different screen sizes. • Chinese and English interface The app follows your device language on first launch, and you can switch at any time from Help. Chinese mode recognizes Chinese questions; English mode recognizes English questions and returns Chinese writing results. • Built-in learning resources Pinyin and stroke-animation resources are included with the app, so no online character library needs to be downloaded during use. • Focused and uncluttered No account, no social features, and no unnecessary steps between your question and the writing animation. TIP Speech recognition and Apple Translation availability may depend on system support, downloaded language resources, and network conditions. The first use of English mode may require Apple’s English and Simplified Chinese translation resources.

Screenshots

N3 文字語彙問題集4 screens
Baba Chinese Writing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Baba Chinese Writing at $1.99 against N3 文字語彙問題集's $9.99. Baba Chinese Writing also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 22 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

N3 文字語彙問題集 costs $9.99 and Baba Chinese Writing $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N3 文字語彙問題集 ships an update every 22 months, Baba Chinese Writing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
N3 文字語彙問題集 versus Baba Chinese Writing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN3 文字語彙問題集Baba Chinese Writing
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamase & Touwa Japanese Insititute锐彬 郑

In-app purchases

None

N3 文字語彙問題集

No in-app purchases

None

Baba Chinese Writing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N3 文字語彙問題集 free?
N3 文字語彙問題集 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baba Chinese Writing free?
Baba Chinese Writing costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do N3 文字語彙問題集 or Baba Chinese Writing have ads?
Neither N3 文字語彙問題集 nor Baba Chinese Writing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N3 文字語彙問題集 or Baba Chinese Writing?
N3 文字語彙問題集 ships an update every 22 months, and Baba Chinese Writing every 3 days. Most recently, N3 文字語彙問題集 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Baba Chinese Writing on October 6, 2026.

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