JLPT Pro vs Bubuling Nihongo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JLPT Pro
Learn Japanese or English through interactive translation and repetition exercises. This free app helps users memorize vocabulary essential for JLPT exams across all levels. It offers features for reviewing learned words and creating personalized word lists.
- Interactive translation exercises
- Vocabulary repetition tool
- Favorite word list creation
- Review and knowledge testing
- JLPT exam level preparation
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A lot of fun to learn Japanese by using this FREE app!!! In fact, you can use this app to learn Japanese by Native English Speakers or to learn English by Japanese Speakers. This app has the following features to help you: * "Automatic" button enables to speak English first, then user can translate it into Japanese prior to Japanese is spoken after or vice versa. We always belive in interaction to deepen your memory of new vocabularies. *"Repeat" button allows you to repeat the same word for 1, 3, 10 or N-times to ensure these new words will tattoo on your mind forever. *"Favorite" button enables you to add your favorite or important words to the list. You can move up or down the words in this list as you wish. *"Review" feature is another way to test your knowledge of new words. Our aim to provide practice in words which are essential to be familiar with Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) exams for all levels such N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5. JLPT test is to evaluate and certify Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers, covering language knowledge, reading ability, and listening ability. The test is held twice a year in Japan and selected countries (on the first Sunday of July and December), and once a year in other regions (on the first Sunday of December). The JLPT consists of five levels. Level 5 is the lowest and 1 being the highest level of certification. JLPT certificates do not expire or become invalid over time. The number of words for this are as follows: N1: 3,400+ (free) N2: 1,800+ (free) N3: 1,800+ (free) N4: 800+ (free) N5: 800+ (free) Please feel free to let us know your feedback, questions or concerns at inventlinks@gmail.com Enjoy and have fun!
Bubuling Nihongo
This app helps you learn Japanese vocabulary through curated paths and interactive quizzes. It offers features like word lookups, handwriting input, and progress tracking to make studying efficient and engaging.
- Curated vocabulary study paths
- Instant word lookups
- Multiple quiz modes
- Handwriting input for kanji
- Progress tracking
- Study reminders
- Cross-device progress sync
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Bubuling makes Japanese vocabulary study clear, fast, and consistent. Build your wordbook with curated learning paths, look up words instantly, and practice with quiz modes that keep you engaged every day. What you can do in Bubuling: - Study curated vocabulary, including JLPT-focused sets and beginner-friendly lists - Search by kanji, kana, romaji, or meaning - Learn each word with readings, examples, related words, and conjugation support - Use handwriting input to find kanji when you can’t type it - Practice with multiple quiz modes: spelling, meaning, listening, and conjugation - Save words to My Words and track your learning progress - Sync your progress across devices when signed in - Get study reminders so you stay on pace Bubuling Pro: - Unlimited bookmarks in My Words - Access to current and future Pro features - Monthly, yearly, and lifetime purchase options available as in-app purchases Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bubuling Nihongo at fortnightly against JLPT Pro's every 3 months. JLPT Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. JLPT Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubuling Nihongo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JLPT Pro ships an update every 3 months, Bubuling Nihongo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JLPT Pro | Bubuling Nihongo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inventlinks Studio | Codingmiao PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
JLPT Pro
Bubuling Nihongo
In-app purchases
JLPT Pro
- "N1 to N4" levels packageFree
Bubuling Nihongo
- Pro (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$69.99
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