JLPT Pro vs Shisho
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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!
Shisho
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Shisho (ๅธซๅ ) is your personal AI tutor for learning Japanese and preparing for the JLPT โ from N5 all the way to N1. FULL JLPT CURRICULUM Study vocabulary, kanji, and grammar organized into units and lessons across all five JLPT levels. Every word comes with an AI-generated guide showing how it's actually used, in context and by tone. PRACTICE ALL FIVE EXAM SKILLS Speaking โ read-aloud pronunciation drills scored on-device using Apple's speech engine Listening & Reading โ audio and furigana passages with comprehension checks Writing โ kanji tracing and sentence building Conversation โ free-form voice chat with an AI partner, plus scripted scenarios AI Sensei โ a guided, adaptive lesson that blends every skill and reacts to your answers in real time SPACED-REPETITION REVIEW Flashcard reviews are scheduled with a spaced-repetition system, so you review words right before you'd forget them. STAY MOTIVATED Track your daily streak, XP, and exam readiness on the Today dashboard. Earn achievements, keep your streak alive with streak freezes, and celebrate milestones as you go. STUDY IN YOUR LANGUAGE The app interface and AI explanations are available in English and Bahasa Indonesia โ the Japanese you're learning always stays Japanese. Whether you're just starting with hiragana or polishing grammar for N1, Shisho adapts to where you are and helps you get to your next JLPT level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shisho at none against JLPT Pro's 1. JLPT Pro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. JLPT Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shisho asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | JLPT Pro | Shisho |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inventlinks Studio | Ari Munandar |
In-app purchases
JLPT Pro
- "N1 to N4" levels packageFree
Shisho
No in-app purchases









