Umi vs Pointe JLPT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Umi
Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.
- Learn languages from 0 to fluency
- Watch TV clips for learning
- Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice
- Immersion method
- Learn from native speakers
- 24 free lessons
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Learn a language from 0 to fluency in 1 year, by watching TV clips! 24 lessons for free! Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German or English! Vocabulary, listening, and reading all in one app... and it's fun! A revolutionary scientifically backed method; natural exposure with short videos is the best way to gain REAL comprehension. No textbooks. No boring lectures. Learn from native speakers! Understand how people talk in real life situations. Start learning today with the revolutionary immersion method, and actually achieve fluency! Privacy: https://www.umiapp.co/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pointe JLPT
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Pointe JLPT is a Japanese vocabulary learning app designed to help you study words easily and consistently. You can study vocabulary by JLPT level, track your learning progress, and learn at your own pace. Save difficult words or words you want to review to your personal vocabulary list and study them repeatedly. The app also includes Hiragana and Katakana charts, making it convenient and beginner-friendly for anyone just starting to learn Japanese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pointe JLPT at none against Umi's 15. Pointe JLPT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Umi's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Umi sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Pointe JLPT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Umi ships an update every 10 days, Pointe JLPT every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Umi | Pointe JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Immersely Inc. | Wonjoon Kim |
Bugs and requests
Umi
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- Inability to delete account or access full free version
- Inconsistent performance and playback problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
- Improve spaced repetition and word review system
- Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
- Add a search function to find specific vocabulary
Pointe JLPT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Umi
- Umi Plus + Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Umi Plus - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Umi Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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- Umi Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
- Umi Professional - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Umi Plus - 6 months3 Days trial$34.996 Months
- Umi Plus + 6 Months$34.996 Months
- Umi Premium - 6 Months$39.996 Months
- Umi Plus + Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Umi Plus - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Umi Pro - 6 months$59.996 Months
- Umi Premium - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Umi Pro - Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Umi Professional - Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Umi - Plus$149.99
Pointe JLPT
No in-app purchases
