JEDict vs JLPT N2 WORDS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JEDict
This app helps users learn Japanese kanji and words through various search methods, including readings, English translations, and graphemes. It features handwritten recognition, OCR, stroke order animations, and JLPT lists for comprehensive study.
- Kanji and word search
- Handwritten kanji recognition
- Kanji search by graphemes
- Japanese OCR
- Kanji stroke order animation
- JLPT lists
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JEDict is Japanese kanji and word searching application. It uses the dictionaries from Monash University FTP Archive. The following features are supported: • Kanji and word search by Japanese reading or English translation • Handwritten kanji recognition of all 6355 kanji • Kanji search by graphemes • Japanese optical character recognition • Word by word translation • Japanese kanji stroke order with kanji vector graphics • JLPT lists
JLPT N2 WORDS
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Prepare for the JLPT N2 with targeted, effective practice! Our app is designed to help upper-intermediate learners succeed. Features include: Expand Core Vocabulary: Build a strong foundation of N2 words essential for reading and listening. Interactive Grammar Practice: Reinforce N2 grammar points through engaging fill-in-the-blank exercises. Write Kanji Perfectly: Master complex N2 Kanji with step-by-step interactive writing practice. Boost your N2 score and level up your Japanese today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: JEDict at Free against JLPT N2 WORDS's $4.99. JEDict also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 27.0). JLPT N2 WORDS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On ads 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
JEDict is free to download; JLPT N2 WORDS costs $4.99 up front. JEDict sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JLPT N2 WORDS asks for nothing beyond the download.
JEDict ships an update every 3 months, JLPT N2 WORDS every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JEDict | JLPT N2 WORDS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergey Kurkin | jaemin park |
In-app purchases
JEDict
- JEDict Pro$19.99
- OSX Basic$23.99
JLPT N2 WORDS
No in-app purchases
