Comparison

N2文字 vs JLPT Multilingual

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

Head to head
About

N2文字

Features
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Hello everyone. This time I introduce commonly used words in N2 level for those you want to take the N2 test. As a Japanese learner, I hope that this app will at least help you on common words and sentences. All the best to your N2 test.

About

JLPT Multilingual

Master Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) levels N1 through N5 with comprehensive grammar, kanji, and vocabulary lessons. Access N5 content for free, with paid options for higher levels and premium subscriptions.

Highlights
  • JLPT N1-N5 grammar explanations
  • JLPT N1-N5 kanji vocabulary
  • JLPT N1-N5 vocabulary
  • English meanings and examples
  • Free access to N5 content
  • Paid access to N1-N4 content
  • Premium subscription options
Features
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Learn JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Grammar , Kanji Vocabulary and Vocabulary in English * In JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Grammar section , you can find Meaning of Grammar, Formation and Examples in English. * IN JLPT N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 Vocabulary section, you can find Meaning ,Pronunciation and Examples in English. * In JLPT N1,N2, N3, N4 ,N5 Kanji Vocabulary section, you can find Meaning Pronunciation and Examples in English. * You can excess JLPT N5 Vocabulary, Grammar and Kanji Vocabulary in free. * You have to pay $1.99(USD) each to excess JLPT N1,N2,N3,N4 Vocabulary, Grammar and Kanji Vocabulary. Terms & Conditions: https://ikigaitechnology.jp/en/jlpt-multilingual-terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

N2文字3 screens
JLPT Multilingual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JLPT Multilingual at Free against N2文字's $0.99. JLPT Multilingual also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 44 months). N2文字's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

JLPT Multilingual is free to download; N2文字 costs $0.99 up front. JLPT Multilingual sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. N2文字 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N2文字 ships an update every 44 months, JLPT Multilingual fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
N2文字 versus JLPT Multilingual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN2文字JLPT Multilingual
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong DaoIkigai Technology K.K

In-app purchases

None

N2文字

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

JLPT Multilingual

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Premium Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months Premium Subscription$3.496 Months
  • 12 Months Premium Subscription$7.491 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock JLPT N4 VOCABULARY$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N4 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N3 VOCABULARY$1.99
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  • Unlock JLPT N3 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 VOCABULARY$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 GRAMMAR$1.99
  • Unlock JLPT N1 KANJI VOCAB$1.99

Questions

Is N2文字 free?
N2文字 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JLPT Multilingual free?
JLPT Multilingual is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N2文字 or JLPT Multilingual have ads?
JLPT Multilingual shows ads; N2文字 does not.
Which is updated more often, N2文字 or JLPT Multilingual?
N2文字 ships an update every 44 months, and JLPT Multilingual fortnightly. Most recently, N2文字 was updated on October 3, 2026 and JLPT Multilingual on October 9, 2026.

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