Comparison

N4文字 vs JLPT N4

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

Head to head
About

N4文字

Features
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みなさんこんにちは。ダオです。最初私はその試験に失敗したので、このアプリは、日本語能力試験二級を受験するのあなたたちのためのアプリです。あなたたちのためです。私は試験に合格できなかったが、あなたたちできますよ。為せば成る!

About

JLPT N4

Prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test with practice questions referenced from a popular study guide. This app offers a structured way to study for the JLPT N4 and N5 levels.

Highlights
  • JLPT N4-N5 practice questions
  • Referenced from 'SHIN NIHONGO 500 MON'
  • Detailed explanations available
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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This app is designed for all students who are studying the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and preparing for the JLPT test. The questions of this app were referenced from『SHIN NIHONGO 500 MON』 and If you need a further detailed explanation, please refer to the book.

Screenshots

N4文字3 screens
JLPT N44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: N4文字 at none against JLPT N4's 2. N4文字 also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.5). JLPT N4's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 43 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JLPT N4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. N4文字 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N4文字 ships an update every 43 months, JLPT N4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
N4文字 versus JLPT N4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN4文字JLPT N4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong DaoFelix Tien

In-app purchases

None

N4文字

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

JLPT N4

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is N4文字 free?
N4文字 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JLPT N4 free?
JLPT N4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N4文字 or JLPT N4 have ads?
Neither N4文字 nor JLPT N4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N4文字 or JLPT N4?
N4文字 ships an update every 43 months, and JLPT N4 weekly. Most recently, N4文字 was updated on October 29, 2026 and JLPT N4 on November 3, 2026.

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