Coban vs Nihon Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coban
Master Japanese grammar, kanji, and vocabulary from beginner to advanced levels. Learn in context with example sentences and audio, and reinforce your knowledge with review tools. Study offline and prepare for JLPT exams with comprehensive content.
- Structured lessons from N5 to N1
- 7,500+ vocabulary words
- 2,100+ kanji
- 490+ grammar points
- 12,000+ audio recordings
- Offline study mode
- SRS review system
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Learn Japanese from hiragana to JLPT N1 with structured lessons for vocabulary, kanji, grammar, listening, reading, and review — all in one app. Coban is designed for learners who want to understand Japanese, not simply memorize it. Learn grammar and vocabulary in context, recognize patterns, and build the skills you need to understand and use Japanese naturally. — STUDY FROM N5 TO N1 Follow a structured learning path from beginner Japanese to advanced JLPT content. • 7,500+ vocabulary words • 2,100+ kanji • 490+ grammar points • 2,500+ example sentences • JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 content — LEARN WITH AUDIO More than 12,000 audio recordings help you connect written Japanese with natural pronunciation. Listen to vocabulary and example sentences, practice shadowing, and strengthen your listening comprehension as you study. — REVIEW WHAT YOU LEARN Use quizzes and SRS review to reinforce vocabulary, kanji, and grammar and focus your study on what you need to remember. — STUDY JAPANESE OFFLINE Coban’s learning content is stored on your device, so you can continue studying even without an internet connection. — BUILT FOR REAL JAPANESE Coban goes beyond JLPT test preparation. Lessons are designed to help you see how Japanese works in context so you can apply what you learn to reading, listening, conversation, and everyday communication. Whether you are just starting Japanese or working toward JLPT N1, Coban gives you a complete Japanese study library you can keep using as your skills grow.
Nihon Go
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このアプリは、AIと実際の会話を体験しながら、日本語力を楽しく向上させることができます。 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nihon Go at none against Coban's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Coban sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Nihon Go sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Coban ships an update weekly, Nihon Go every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coban | Nihon Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (621 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 621 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 705 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akira NOGUCHI | One Terrace Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Coban
Reported bugs
3 issues- Drag and drop feature not working
- Crashes after completing quizzes
- Vocabulary lessons causing the app to freeze
Requested features
4 requests- Expand to higher JLPT levels (N3, N2, N1)
- Add a placement test to determine user's level
- Improve vocabulary practice and review options
- Offer an ad-free version for a one-time purchase
Nihon Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Coban
- Premium User$6.991 Month
- Premium User$39.906 Months
- Premium User$59.991 Year
- Lifetime Upgrade$59.99
- Lifetime Access$99.99
Nihon Go
- Monthly Premium Plan$5.991 Month









