Comparison

JLPT Pro vs Yomi Nihongo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive translation exercises
  • Vocabulary repetition tool
  • Favorite word list creation
  • Review and knowledge testing
  • JLPT exam level preparation
Features
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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!

About

Yomi Nihongo

Features
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YomiNihongo is a Japanese reading and vocabulary learning app designed for learners who already know basic Japanese reading (hiragana/katakana) and want to improve through real text immersion. The app analyzes your known vocabulary and recommends texts that match your level, making study more effective, personalized, and easier to follow. Key Features: - Text Analyzer โ€“ Analyze texts, identify known vocabulary, and view comprehension percentage. - Instant Dictionary โ€“ Look up words directly while reading. - Vocabulary Extraction โ€“ View and study vocabulary collected from your texts. - Kanji List โ€“ Track and review kanji found during study. - Notes โ€“ Create and organize study notes with rich text formatting. - Bookmarks โ€“ Save important words, sentences, and texts for later review. - AI Assistant โ€“ Get explanations for grammar, and sentence parts. - AI Chat โ€“ Practice and ask questions about Japanese. - Shadowing Training Mode โ€“ Practice listening and speaking using direct audio or video. **Privacy Policy:** https://rtmtag.com/page/yomi---privacy-policy **Terms of Use:** https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

JLPT Pro4 screens
Yomi Nihongo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yomi Nihongo at fortnightly against JLPT Pro's every 3 months. JLPT Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. JLPT Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Yomi Nihongo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLPT Pro ships an update every 3 months, Yomi Nihongo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
JLPT Pro versus Yomi Nihongo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLPT ProYomi Nihongo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInventlinks StudioRegis Teixeira Magnus

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JLPT Pro

One-time1
  • "N1 to N4" levels packageFree
6 purchases

Yomi Nihongo

Subscriptions3
  • Voice Basic$3.991 Month
  • Voice Plus$9.991 Month
  • Voice Pro$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 200 Credits$4.99
  • 500 Credits$9.99
  • 1200 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is JLPT Pro free?
JLPT Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yomi Nihongo free?
Yomi Nihongo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JLPT Pro or Yomi Nihongo have ads?
Neither JLPT Pro nor Yomi Nihongo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JLPT Pro or Yomi Nihongo?
JLPT Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Yomi Nihongo fortnightly. Most recently, JLPT Pro was updated on July 26, 2026 and Yomi Nihongo on September 21, 2026.

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