# 日语U学院 vs 日语考级

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 日语U学院 at 89% against 日语考级's 57%. 日语U学院 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (105 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 日语U学院 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and 日语考级 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

日语U学院 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 日语U学院 has 105 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of 日语U学院's written reviews are positive against 57% of 日语考级's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 日语U学院 | 日语考级 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u/id1116864252/reviews)** | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476488323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **105** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jianyan Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114425466) | [Dalian Tuozhong Technology Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/786995152) |

## What reviewers say

### 日语U学院

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u/id1116864252)

Master Japanese pronunciation and vocabulary with interactive lessons and engaging content. Learn through anime, dramas, and songs, with structured courses for all levels, from beginner to JLPT N5.

**Highlights:** Interactive Hiragana with pronunciation and writing, Gamified learning through anime and dramas, Extensive vocabulary with scientific memorization, Interest-based mini-courses, Structured courses for JLPT N5, Real teacher-led lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 解锁全部功能(废弃) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 芥末课程 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 解锁所有功能 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 不限时会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500U钻 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 日语零基础至N5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 日语N4精讲班 | $109.99 | one-time |
| 日语N3精讲班 | $109.99 | one-time |
| 日语N2精讲班 | $109.99 | one-time |


### 日语考级

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1476488323)

This app helps users self-study Japanese for the JLPT exams. It offers structured learning plans, vocabulary and grammar drills, and simulated tests with native speaker pronunciation. Master Japanese listening, reading, and speaking skills with this comprehensive preparation tool.

**Highlights:** Plan-based learning, Ebbinghaus memory method, Grammar question bank, Mock exams, Score improvement strategies, Native Japanese pronunciation, Vocabulary and grammar categorization (N1-N5)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 碎碎念N4等级 | $0.99 | one-time |
| N3真题考试 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 【三天日语速成训练营】 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 【初级 日语文法精讲课】 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 【中级】日语文法精讲课 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 【日语入门发音课】 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 【高级】日语文法精讲课 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 【日语敬体精讲】 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 日语考级VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| 日语考级SVIP | $39.99 | one-time |
| 【N2双师全程伴学班】 | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 日语U学院 free?

日语U学院 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 日语考级 free?

日语考级 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 日语U学院 or 日语考级?

日语U学院 is rated higher. 日语U学院 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while 日语考级 averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do 日语U学院 or 日语考级 have ads?

Neither 日语U学院 nor 日语考级 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 日语U学院 or 日语考级?

日语U学院 ships an update every 5 weeks, and 日语考级 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 日语U学院 was updated on October 24, 2026 and 日语考级 on October 24, 2026.

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