Nihongonomori vs ARC日本語学校
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nihongonomori
Learn Japanese with Japanese lessons available anytime, anywhere. This application offers video lectures to facilitate your study of the Japanese language.
- Japanese language lessons
- Video lectures
- Study anytime
- Study anywhere
- Learn Japanese in Japanese
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「日本語の森」は日本語で日本語を勉強することができるアプリです。日本語の授業動画をいつでもどこでもみることができます。 Term of use: https://nihongonomori.com/en/term Privacy policy: https://nihongonomori.com/en/policy
ARC日本語学校
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Enjoy learning Japanese language and practice with questions based on levels and subjects from JLPT! Read the articles from the app blog and dive into Japanese culture, learn about living and studying in Japan, get precious info about higher education and work in Japan, and increase your language knowledge. Use the app specific feature to apply for the student visa with ARC Japanese Language School. If you are planning to come study abroad in Japan, check out this app and get the most out of it! ◆Learn Japanese Language! While playing the app you can practice and study with exercise from levels N5 to N1 of JLPT, and visit tourist spots all over Japan. Try each stage and have fun studying Japanese with Kanji, learning new vocabulary, preparing the grammar for the exams. ◆Test your ability with the Challenge Mode! Select the level, subject, and number of questions, and test your current Japanese proficiency in the Challenge Mode. You can also have a look at your past grades and review the wrong answers. ◆Discover more about Japan! Japanese but not only! You will find much more in the column articles written by ARC Japanese Language School staff and teachers: plenty of useful information for learning the language, know the country, its culture, and tips for international students. Articles will be posted on a regular basis, so keep checking the blog and deepen your knowledge about Japan. ◆Go to study in Japan! Through this app special feature, you can apply for study abroad in Japan. ARC is a Japanese language school group with a history of more than 35 years. Currently, we are accepting international students in our 3 campuses, in Tokyo, Shinjuku, and Kyoto. If you are interested in studying in Japan, please contact us on this app! *To complete the Study Abroad application, you need to install separately the app to study in Japan. Study Abroad Application App: https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/wsdb%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86%E3%82%B7%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%83%A0/id1469165488 About ARC Japanese Language School: https://www.arc.ac.jp/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ARC日本語学校 at every 10 days against Nihongonomori's monthly. ARC日本語学校 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nihongonomori ships an update monthly, ARC日本語学校 every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Nihongonomori | ARC日本語学校 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yeongjin Ha | INCORPORATED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ARC GAKUEN |
In-app purchases
Nihongonomori
No in-app purchases
ARC日本語学校
No in-app purchases
