Comparison

Connect Study NIHONGO vs Minna

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

Head to head
About

Connect Study NIHONGO

Learn Japanese language and culture through engaging videos and interactive vocabulary studies. Prepare for the Specified Skilled Worker VISA test and assess your Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level with quick assessments. Offers content in multiple languages for diverse learners.

Highlights
  • Learn Japanese and culture through videos
  • Vocabulary studies for general and technical terms
  • Specified Skilled Worker VISA test preparation
  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) assessment
  • Learning progress tracking
  • Content available in multiple languages
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[Connect Study NIHONGO] is a fun learning app that allows you to learn about Japan and the Japanese language through videos. In addition to videos showing real Japan and teaching Japanese, there are vocabulary studies for general Japanese and technical terms used in the Specified Skilled Worker VISA test. Japanese language proficiency test is also available for your level check. Features: - Daily Word Test - Personalized word study (Sticky Words) - Specified Skilled Worker VISA test preparation - Learn Japanese language and culture through videos - Learn vocabulary that is useful in daily life in Japan - Japanese language proficiency test for JLPT N5, N4, and N3 levels Specified Skilled Worker test preparation: - Technical terms study material for the industries of Care Workers, Food Service, Manufacturing and Food and Beverages Manufacturing. - Support learning in English, Vietnamese, Nepali, and Burmese. Video learning feature: - A wide variety of videos about life in Japan, Japanese culture & Japanese language - Videos by foreigners who actually live in Japan - Videos in Japanese, English, Nepali and Burmese language for beginner learners Japanese Vocabulary learning feature: - Vocabulary by Topic - Vocabulary is presented with beautiful, easy-to-understand pictures and pronounced by native speakers - Learning progress tracking available Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Quick Assessment): - Tests equivalent to the JLPT N5, N4, and N3 are available - Past test results can be tracked - All test questions are prepared by native Japanese language teachers About the official Japanese language test: Currently, official exams to measure Japanese language proficiency are held only a few times a year, so there are very limited opportunities for learners of Japanese to check their own learning results. With this app, you can quickly diagnose your level at any time with a 15-minute, 20-question test. Based on the results of your diagnosis, keep learning to get even better!

About

Minna

Master essential Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation for beginner levels. Practice conversations with native pitch accent guides and track your progress with an intuitive interface. This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Japanese.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive vocabulary for JLPT N5/N4
  • Native pitch accent visualization
  • Japanese verb conjugation practice
  • Pronunciation exercises with accent suggestions
  • Real-life dialogue practice (Kaiwa)
  • Progress tracking and review mechanism
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Are you new to learning Japanese and want to memorize elementary words effectively? Do you struggle with Japanese verb groups and conjugations? Do you want to practice speaking with a natural Japanese pitch accent? Let "Minna: Japanese for Beginners" guide you to fluency. MAIN FEATURES: - Comprehensive Vocabulary: Master the most essential Japanese vocabulary for beginner levels (JLPT N5 and JLPT N4). - Native Pitch Accent: Visualize the pitch accent of words with clear, vivid guides, helping you sound exactly like a native speaker. - Verb Conjugation Mastery: Check and review Japanese verb conjugations based on the standard beginner curriculum, increasing your reflexes and grammatical accuracy. - Pronunciation Practice: Engage in practical pronunciation exercises with accent suggestions to speak Japanese more naturally and confidently. - Kaiwa (Conversation): Practice standard real-life dialogues accompanied by intuitive visual aids. - Fun and Effective Learning: Utilize our built-in mechanism for regular vocabulary checking and review, making your Japanese study sessions both engaging and highly effective. - Intuitive Interface: Navigate smoothly through an easy-to-use design and track your learning progress at a glance. Please note: This application contains display ads. This revenue is essential for our development team to maintain and continuously improve the product. Thank you for your support and trust! Disclaimer: This application is an independent learning support tool based on the standard Japanese beginner curriculum. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to 3A Corporation or any specific textbook publishers. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 year ($4.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/8e96eb48-2cbd-4f25-9210-a44bba47d91b • Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Connect Study NIHONGO4 screens
Minna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Connect Study NIHONGO at 100% against Minna's 50%. Connect Study NIHONGO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Minna's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39 vs 7). On price, update cadence 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. Minna sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Connect Study NIHONGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connect Study NIHONGO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minna has 39 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Connect Study NIHONGO's written reviews are positive against 50% of Minna's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Connect Study NIHONGO versus Minna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnect Study NIHONGOMinna
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings739 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB213 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFourth Valley Concierge CorporationVuong Nguyen

Customer experience

Connect Study NIHONGO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Minna

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Connect Study NIHONGO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Minna

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (Yearly plan)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is Connect Study NIHONGO free?
Connect Study NIHONGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minna free?
Minna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Connect Study NIHONGO or Minna?
Connect Study NIHONGO is rated higher. Connect Study NIHONGO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Minna averages 4.5 from 39 ratings.
Do Connect Study NIHONGO or Minna have ads?
Connect Study NIHONGO shows ads; Minna does not.
Which is updated more often, Connect Study NIHONGO or Minna?
Connect Study NIHONGO ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minna every 2 weeks. Most recently, Connect Study NIHONGO was updated on October 29, 2026 and Minna on October 24, 2026.

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