# JLPT Learn (N5 vs shadowing 日本語

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JLPT Learn (N5 at 87% against shadowing 日本語's 40%. JLPT Learn (N5 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). shadowing 日本語's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JLPT Learn (N5 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and shadowing 日本語 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

shadowing 日本語 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: shadowing 日本語 has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of JLPT Learn (N5's written reviews are positive against 40% of shadowing 日本語's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JLPT Learn (N5 ships an update every 2 months, shadowing 日本語 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JLPT Learn (N5 | shadowing 日本語 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-learn-n5-n1/id1464664904/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing/id1563629217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 168 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quang An Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435596975) | [VIEN NGUYEN VAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521028051) |

## What reviewers say

### JLPT Learn (N5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-learn-n5-n1/id1464664904)

Master Japanese vocabulary and Kanji for JLPT exams from N5 to N1. Offers diverse learning styles including flashcards, quizzes, and image-based learning. Progress is automatically saved to help you learn quickly and easily.

**Highlights:** 2300 Kanji words (N5-N1), Multiple learning styles (flashcards, quizzes), Image-based vocabulary learning, Hiragana and Katakana alphabet learning, Automatic progress saving, Downloadable lessons

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### shadowing 日本語

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowing/id1563629217)

This app helps you improve Japanese listening and speaking skills through the shadowing method. It breaks down audio into small, repeatable segments for easier practice and allows you to create custom playlists for focused learning.

**Highlights:** Shadowing method for pronunciation, Audio segmentation for repetition, Customizable playlists, Improve listening comprehension, Enhance speaking fluency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告なし | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JLPT Learn (N5 free?

JLPT Learn (N5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is shadowing 日本語 free?

shadowing 日本語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JLPT Learn (N5 or shadowing 日本語?

shadowing 日本語 is rated higher. JLPT Learn (N5 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while shadowing 日本語 averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do JLPT Learn (N5 or shadowing 日本語 have ads?

Both JLPT Learn (N5 and shadowing 日本語 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, JLPT Learn (N5 or shadowing 日本語?

JLPT Learn (N5 ships an update every 2 months, and shadowing 日本語 weekly. Most recently, JLPT Learn (N5 was updated on October 24, 2026 and shadowing 日本語 on October 24, 2026.

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