Comparison

Honki JLPT vs Mainichi Nihongo v2

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

Mainichi Nihongo v2

Features
Read full description

アプリについて: - コース: これは、以下のスキルを含む、N5からN2まで、基礎から上級までのコースと実践の日本語学習アプリです。 + 語彙を学び、練習する。 + 聴解を学び、練習する。  + 発音を学び、練習する。 + 文法の学習と復習。 - アプリケーションの目的:   + 日本語能力試験(N4、N3、N2)の学習と練習のための知識を集めるのに役立ちます。 + このアプリケーションは、研修生、留学生、勉強や仕事のために日本に来ている留学生が、忘れられることなく、インク紙を費やすことなく、毎日、毎時、勉強し、日本語の知識を強化するために練習するのに役立ちます。 時間。アプリを持ってきてどこでも勉強することができます、インターネット環境がなくても、まだ学ぶことができます。 + 申請書の知識は、日本語能力試験にも、日本の多くの日常生活にも表れます。 Về ứng dụng:  - Các khóa học:  Đây là một ứng dụng học tập Tiếng Nhật các khóa học và luyện tập từ Cơ bản đến Nâng cao, từ N5 đến N2, bao gồm các kỹ năng:  Nghe, Phát Âm, Ngữ Pháp và Từ Vựng - Mục đích của ứng dụng:   + Giúp người sử dụng có thể thu thập kiến thức để học và luyện tập cho kỳ thi năng lực tiếng Nhật (N4, N3, N2)  + Ứng dụng giúp các bạn thực tập sinh, các bạn du học sinh, các bạn nước ngoài sắp, đang và sẽ sang Nhật học tập và làm việc có thể luyện tập hàng ngày, hàng giờ để học tập và củng cố kiến thức tiếng Nhật của mình mà không bị lãng quên, không tốn giấy mực, thời gian. Các bạn có thể mang theo ứng dụng và học tập ở khắp mọi nơi, kể cả khi không có môi trường internet, các bạn vẫn có thể học tập được.  + Kiến thức trong ứng dụng có thể xuất hiện xuất hiện cả trong các kì thi năng lực tiếng Nhật và xuất hiện nhiều cả trong cuộc sống sinh hoạt hàng ngày tại Nhật Bản.  About the app:  - Courses: This is a Japanese learning app of courses and practices from Basic to Advanced, from N5 to N2, including the following skills: Listening, Pronunciation, Grammar and Vocabulary. - The purpose of the application: + Help users to gather knowledge to learn and practice for the Japanese proficiency exam (N4, N3, N2) + The application helps trainees, international students, foreign students who are coming to Japan to study and work can practice daily, hourly to study and strengthen their Japanese knowledge without being forgotten, without spending ink, paper or time. You can bring apps and study everywhere, even without internet connection, you can still learn..  + Knowledge in the application can appear both in Japanese language proficiency test and appears in many daily life situations in Japan. [:mav: 2.0.10]

Screenshots

Honki JLPT4 screens
Mainichi Nihongo v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mainichi Nihongo v2 at none against Honki JLPT's 5. Mainichi Nihongo v2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Honki JLPT's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price 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. Mainichi Nihongo v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honki JLPT ships an update every 2 months, Mainichi Nihongo v2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Honki JLPT versus Mainichi Nihongo v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonki JLPTMainichi Nihongo v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJapan ICT Learning Co., Ltd.Midas Inc

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Honki JLPT

One-time5
  • 1 month usage$6.99
  • 3 month usage$14.99
  • 6 month usage$24.99
Show 2 more
  • 1 year usage$39.99
  • Unlimited usage$99.99
None

Mainichi Nihongo v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Honki JLPT free?
Honki JLPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mainichi Nihongo v2 free?
Mainichi Nihongo v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Honki JLPT or Mainichi Nihongo v2 have ads?
Honki JLPT shows ads; Mainichi Nihongo v2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Honki JLPT or Mainichi Nihongo v2?
Honki JLPT ships an update every 2 months, and Mainichi Nihongo v2 every 4 days. Most recently, Honki JLPT was updated on September 28, 2026 and Mainichi Nihongo v2 on September 12, 2026.

Other comparisons