Comparison

Japanese Flashcards JLPT vs Repeat Sequence

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

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About

Japanese Flashcards JLPT

Master over 8,000 Japanese words for JLPT levels N5 to N1 with this flashcard app. It features spaced repetition, audio pronunciation, and offline access. Perfect for serious learners preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Highlights
  • 8,000+ Japanese words (N5-N1)
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • Audio pronunciation for every word
  • Offline functionality
  • JLPT level-specific decks
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Make 8,000 Japanese words stick. Japanese Flashcards JLPT turns every word from N5 to N1 into a flashcard you work through at your own pace: the word first, then a tap to reveal its reading and meaning, then the word spoken aloud. Everything included, no ads. WHY IT WORKS Recall before reveal. The card shows the word in kanji or kana and nothing else. You say what it means — or admit you can't — and only then tap Reveal for the romaji reading and the English meaning, and Play Audio for the word in clear, standard Japanese. That small effort before the answer is what makes a word stay. Back and forth through the deck with Prev and Next until a card stops needing the reveal. OVER 8,000 WORDS, N5 TO N1 • Every JLPT level, from N5 (easiest) to N1 (hardest), each its own deck: N5 669 · N4 634 · N3 1,813 · N2 1,779 · N1 3,437 words • Kanji and kana on the card; romaji reading and English meaning on reveal • Audio for every word at a tap, in clear, standard Japanese • Choose how many cards per session — 10, 25, 50, 100, 300 or the whole level — a quick ten or a long sit • Prev and Next to go back over anything that didn't stick • My Stats: cards reviewed per level, with a reset for each EVERYTHING INCLUDED One price, everything open from the first launch: all five levels, all 8,000 words. No in-app purchases, no subscription, no ads, no account. Works fully offline — the train, the plane, the waiting room. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone sitting a JLPT who wants the vocabulary automatic before test day • Learners who want to read Japanese words instead of leaning on romaji • Anime and drama watchers who keep hearing words they almost know • Anyone who has abandoned a flashcard app out of boredom GOOD TO KNOW Complete beginner? Start at N5 with ten cards a session, and tap Reveal as often as you need. Which words? The vocabulary widely studied for each JLPT level, N5 through N1 — over 8,000 in all. The JLPT publishes no official word list, so the levels follow the study lists learners and teachers actually use. Is this a course? No. It's vocabulary, done properly. Grammar can wait until there are words to hang it on. Who makes it? A small independent studio that has been making language flashcard apps since 2016. Pick a level and see how many words stick. 頑張って!

About

Repeat Sequence

Features
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How long a sequence can your memory hold? Repeat Sequence is a fast, addictive memory game that tests your pattern recall, focus and reflexes. Numbered squares flash on the grid for a few seconds — then vanish. Tap them back in the exact order you saw them. One wrong tap breaks the chain. Every round gets harder: less time to memorize, more to remember, and no second chances. HOW TO PLAY • Squares appear on the grid, each numbered by its position in the sequence • Memorize the order before they disappear • Tap every square in sequence — no hesitation, no mistakes • Survive as the timer speeds up and the grid fills up WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Simple rules, endless difficulty ramp • Trains working memory, attention and reaction speed at the same time • Round history to track your progress and beat your record • Quick one-minute rounds — a perfect brain workout on the go • Clean, distraction-free design: pure you vs. the grid A WORKOUT FOR YOUR MIND Repeating longer and longer sequences strengthens your working memory — the same skill you use to remember directions, names, PINs and daily to-dos. A few minutes a day is all it takes to keep your mind sharp. WHO IS IT FOR? Fans of brain training, pattern puzzles, Simon-style challenges and concentration games. Students, professionals, seniors — anyone who loves a simple-looking game that quietly destroys you at round 12. Think you can keep up? Download now and find out! Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Japanese Flashcards JLPT4 screens
Repeat Sequence3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Repeat Sequence at Free against Japanese Flashcards JLPT's $29.99. Repeat Sequence also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Japanese Flashcards JLPT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Repeat Sequence is free to download; Japanese Flashcards JLPT costs $29.99 up front. Repeat Sequence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Japanese Flashcards JLPT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Flashcards JLPT ships an update every 10 months, Repeat Sequence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Japanese Flashcards JLPT versus Repeat Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese Flashcards JLPTRepeat Sequence
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandtechnicsIvan Gastilovic

In-app purchases

None

Japanese Flashcards JLPT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Repeat Sequence

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month No Ads$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months No Ads$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Japanese Flashcards JLPT free?
Japanese Flashcards JLPT costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeat Sequence free?
Repeat Sequence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japanese Flashcards JLPT or Repeat Sequence have ads?
Repeat Sequence shows ads; Japanese Flashcards JLPT does not.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Flashcards JLPT or Repeat Sequence?
Japanese Flashcards JLPT ships an update every 10 months, and Repeat Sequence every 2 months. Most recently, Japanese Flashcards JLPT was updated on October 14, 2026 and Repeat Sequence on October 13, 2026.

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