Comparison

Honki JLPT vs Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY

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

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About

Honki JLPT

Prepare for the JLPT with this comprehensive study tool. Practice vocabulary, Kanji, and grammar through flashcards, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and sorting questions. Features native speaker audio and a recording function to perfect pronunciation and listening skills.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary and Kanji practice
  • Grammar exercises
  • Flashcards with native language translation
  • Native speaker audio
  • Pronunciation recording
  • Spaced repetition learning
Features
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Honki JLPT is a practial app for people to prepare for JLPT, practicing words, Kanjis and grammars. It contains a lot of words and Kanjis appropriate for JLPT as well as words and expressions commonly used. With 100% sound of a native and recording function, you can learn new words with proper pronunciation, improve listening skills and also check your own pronunciation. [Main functions of the app] 1. Basic knowledge of words and Kanjis: In each unit, you can check the audio, characters and meanings. (N4 words have illustrations) 2. Flashcards: With Japanese in front and mother language in the back, you can flip the flashcards to check your knowledge and focus on practicing over and over the ones not memorized yet. 3. Grammars: You can practice fill-in-the blank and sorting questions. 4. Forgetting curve: Each part of the practice questions in the Units are suggested to and set up to repeat and obtain badges 4 times. The times to obtain badges are automatically set up based on the "forgetting curve" for you to study effectively and efficiently. [Recommended for] - Those who want to challenge JLPT (N2, N3, N4) - Those who want to learn and practice words and Kanjis - Those who want to repeat and practice a lot of grammar questions - Those who are serious in learning Japanese - Those who want to use spare time wisely and learn efficiently - Those who want to practice a lot of words, Kanjis and grammar questions in general to prepare for tests [Contents of N2, N3, and N4] - N4: words, Kanjis, grammars - N3: words, Kanjis, grammars - N2: words, Kanjis (grammars coming soon)

About

Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY

Learn practical Japanese language and culture through engaging stories and lessons designed by experienced teachers. Improve grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills for daily life and JLPT preparation. Offers rich audio content for natural pronunciation and comprehension.

Highlights
  • Learn Japanese through stories
  • Grammar, vocabulary, and listening practice
  • Daily life phrases and cultural knowledge
  • JLPT N5-N2 preparation
  • Native speaker audio for pronunciation
  • Self-study modes for vocabulary and grammar
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MADE IN JAPAN Experienced Japanese teachers designed our curriculum! - Free features available - Grammar, vocabulary, listening and practice questions - Learn about Japanese living by reading stories! - Rich audio! Let's study Japanese in a fun way! - Recommended for studying for the JLPT(N5 N4 N3 N2) Features ======= 1. Through the stories, learn useful Japanese phrases for daily life 2. Learn the necessary manners and government rules to live in Japan 3. JLPT N5 to N2 level skills acquired naturally 4. Available in English, Vietnamese and Japanese KURASHI STUDY ============== KURASHI STUDY is an online learning app that helps you learn "Real Japanese" & "Japanese lifestyle" by reading stories like a book. With rich audio content, you can naturally aim to pass the JLPT. Grammar, vocabulary, listening, and practice questions all in one app. Good to improve reading, writing and listening. You can enjoy studying daily life manners, administrative rules, and other knowledge necessary for living in Japan. Recommended for =============== - Don't have the time or money to enrol to a Japanese language school - Can't find a convenient, continuous and enjoyable app to learn Japanese Want to... - Pass the JLPT - Study Japanese before going to Japan - Learn practical Japanese that can be used in daily life - Study Japanese language in a single app Story Mode ========== This is the main function of the App. You will learn grammar, vocabulary, and expressions by listening to the audio and reading the explanations of the conversational sentences. POINT 1 ■ Learn useful Japanese for daily life The main character of the story is Emma, who lives in Japan as an international student from Italy. Let's study words and expressions commonly used in Japanese daily life through conversations with her friends. POINT 2 ■ Knowledge necessary for life in Japan 96 scenes are released - Manners in shared houses and schools - Rules of government offices and hospitals - Part-time job, travel, etc. Let's learn useful knowledge about life in Japan. POINT 3 ■ 100K letters of audio recorded by Japanese native voice actors All conversations, sample sentences, and expressions have audio. The audio is recorded at a natural speed and in a natural way so that you can use it in daily life in Japan. Good for - Pronunciation check - Listening practice - Shadowing practice POINT 4 ■ Prepare for the JLPT Our exercises are designed according to the format of the JLPT exam. Experienced Japanese teachers designed curriculum. Self-study mode ============= ■ Wordbank Plenty of illustrations and audio! Learn daily use vocabulary repeatedly by watching, listening and reading. ■ Grammar notes JLPT N5 to N2 level grammar is covered. Japanese basic grammar that you need to live in Japan is in a single app. You can study Japanese anytime, anywhere. No need to carry your heavy grammar books anymore. ■ Drill Study difficult Japanese verb conjugations repeatedly in an easy and fun way with drills. Just select the dials and answer the exercise questions. Practice: Time & Date Check how to read and pronounce the time / the dates in Japanese. Just set a clock dial or tap the calendar to practice repeatedly with audio. Quiz ==== Japanese Culture and Customs Quiz Let's study the Japanese language by taking quizzes. You can choose the difficulty level from "Easy" and "Difficult". There is also "Challenge mode" where you can battle with users from all over the world for the best score. =Please note= Before using this app, read the links below. ・Terms of Use https://kurashi-study.net/terms.html ・Privacy Policy https://kurashi-study.net/privacy.html =Inquiry=(provided in English and Japanese) Contact us at: https://forms.gle/kS6BhSygsSiiFcfR6 =Website= https://kurashi-study.net =Facebook= https://www.facebook.com/kurashi.study

Screenshots

Honki JLPT4 screens
Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Honki JLPT at 100% against Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY's 0%. Honki JLPT also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Honki JLPT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honki JLPT ships an update every 2 months, Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Honki JLPT versus Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonki JLPTLearn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJapan ICT Learning Co., Ltd.SUN CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Honki JLPT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Honki JLPT

One-time5
  • 1 month usage$6.99
  • 3 month usage$14.99
  • 6 month usage$24.99
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  • 1 year usage$39.99
  • Unlimited usage$99.99
3 purchases

Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY

Subscriptions3
  • 1 month plan$8.991 Month
  • 3 month plan$25.993 Months
  • 6 month plan$45.996 Months

Questions

Is Honki JLPT free?
Honki JLPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY free?
Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Honki JLPT or Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY have ads?
Honki JLPT shows ads; Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY does not.
Which is updated more often, Honki JLPT or Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY?
Honki JLPT ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY every 2 weeks. Most recently, Honki JLPT was updated on October 29, 2026 and Learn Japanese! KURASHI STUDY on October 23, 2026.

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