JLPT N4 vs Magic Focus+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JLPT N4
Prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test with practice questions referenced from a popular study guide. This app offers a structured way to study for the JLPT N4 and N5 levels.
- JLPT N4-N5 practice questions
- Referenced from 'SHIN NIHONGO 500 MON'
- Detailed explanations available
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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This app is designed for all students who are studying the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and preparing for the JLPT test. The questions of this app were referenced from『SHIN NIHONGO 500 MON』 and If you need a further detailed explanation, please refer to the book.
Magic Focus+
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Magic Focus currently uses the Shure grid training method. Shuerte Square is recognized worldwide as a simple, effective and scientific attention training method. Click the number from small to large in the specified time. The shorter the time, the higher the attention level. Users need to follow the Shuerte grid and finish reading in order to improve their concentration. This training system is simple and effective, and it will be of great benefit to cultivate the ability of concentration, distribution and control, expand the viewing range, speed up the video, improve the stability of vision, discrimination, directional search, etc!! Current training modes include: 1. The number is smooth 2. Find the maximum number 3. Find the minimum number
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JLPT N4 at weekly against Magic Focus+'s every 3 weeks. Magic Focus+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). 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. JLPT N4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Magic Focus+ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
JLPT N4 ships an update weekly, Magic Focus+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JLPT N4 | Magic Focus+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felix Tien | 志斌 林 |
In-app purchases
JLPT N4
- Monthly$7.991 Month
- Annual3 Days trial$44.991 Year
Magic Focus+
- A bottle of water$0.99
- a cup of coffee$2.99
- a meal$12.99
