Comparison

N5 N4 単語 vs KanjiN4N5

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

Head to head
About

N5 N4 単語

This app helps users learn Japanese vocabulary for N5 and N4 levels using a shadowing method. It encourages listening and repeating to improve speaking fluency. The goal is to aid users in achieving high results in their Japanese language studies.

Highlights
  • N5 and N4 vocabulary sets
  • Shadowing method for pronunciation
  • Listening and repeating exercises
  • Focus on speaking fluency
  • Progress tracking (implied)
Features
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Similar to mimikara oboeru, I find this vocabulary set quite good for level N5 and N4. To study well and achieve high results, please learn by shadowing method. Listen and then repeat the text to help your mouth flow slightly while speaking and speaking. Wish you all learn Japanese well.

About

KanjiN4N5

Features
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Practice JLPT N5 and N4 Kanji with 4-choice questions. Increase the percentage of correct answers and the speed of correct answers to get S rank. The background will change as you accumulate S-ranks. Aim to get all S-ranks and achieve a perfect score.

Screenshots

N5 N4 単語4 screens
KanjiN4N54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: N5 N4 単語 at none against KanjiN4N5's 1. N5 N4 単語 also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.4). KanjiN4N5's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). 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. KanjiN4N5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. N5 N4 単語 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N5 N4 単語 ships an update every 5 weeks, KanjiN4N5 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
N5 N4 単語 versus KanjiN4N5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN5 N4 単語KanjiN4N5
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVIEN NGUYEN VANNaoki Yamagishi

In-app purchases

None

N5 N4 単語

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KanjiN4N5

One-time1
  • open Levels$4.99

Questions

Is N5 N4 単語 free?
N5 N4 単語 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KanjiN4N5 free?
KanjiN4N5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N5 N4 単語 or KanjiN4N5 have ads?
Both N5 N4 単語 and KanjiN4N5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, N5 N4 単語 or KanjiN4N5?
N5 N4 単語 ships an update every 5 weeks, and KanjiN4N5 weekly. Most recently, N5 N4 単語 was updated on November 3, 2026 and KanjiN4N5 on November 4, 2026.

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