Comparison

N4 vs ShinWay JP

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

Head to head
About

N4

Master JLPT N4 grammar with this app. It organizes sentence patterns with clear explanations in Chinese and provides practice questions. Easily mark difficult words for review to improve your exam performance.

Highlights
  • JLPT N4 grammar organization
  • Detailed sentence pattern explanations
  • Chinese language explanations
  • Word marking for review
  • Over 300 practice questions
Features
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1. The grammatical explanations are aligned with the new Japanese Language Proficiency Test standards, including various sentence patterns, and fully comply with the new test guidelines. Contains over 300 grammar practice questions. 2. Allows learners to easily master the material in their spare time. 3. Compiles all sentence patterns required for the JLPT N4 reading section, organized in a simple and easy‑to‑understand way, with detailed explanations of each pattern. No professional grammar terminology beyond the learning scope is used. The app can be comfortably operated with one hand, making learning more efficient. 4. Includes detailed explanations. Through repeated practice with various question types, learners can achieve complete mastery. Whenever they encounter difficulties, they can always review the explanations to fully grasp the meaning and usage of each grammar pattern. 5. When encountering difficult or hard‑to‑memorize vocabulary, users can mark words with three different types of symbols. By tapping on any symbol‑marked word, they can repeatedly reinforce their practice. 6. In addition to providing Chinese translations for the example sentences within the grammar explanations, the app also allows users to check explanations anytime they encounter something they don't understand. This effectively helps learners master key grammar points and sentence structures, strengthening their overall grasp of grammar patterns. 7. Supports iPhone 4 and above, as well as all iPad models.

About

ShinWay JP

Features
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"Master Japanese with AI! From Hiragana to Fluent Conversations" — Your personal Japanese coach: vocabulary memorization × real conversation practice × beginner-friendly! What We Offer: Hiragana & Katakana Mastery Animated stroke order guides + pronunciation correction, making it easy for beginners to get started. AI-Powered Vocabulary Learning Scientific memory curve + fun gamified challenges, boosting efficiency by 300%. Real-life Speaking Practice Covers 20+ practical scenarios like travel, job interviews, and daily conversations—say goodbye to "mute Japanese"! Built on 10+ Years of Teaching Expertise Powered by Dalian Xinwei Japanese School, ensuring professional and efficient learning. Ideal For: - Absolute beginners - Students/professionals aiming to study or work in Japan - Anime/J-drama fans - Travelers preparing for a trip to Japan Keywords: Japanese learning, AI conversation practice, Hiragana study, vocabulary memorization app, Japanese for beginners, Japanese conversation, JLPT preparation TestFlight Beta Testing: https://testflight.apple.com/join/fnxMnDtS Thank you for using our app! Please note that the base purchase only includes basic features (not all functionalities). Additional in-app purchases are available. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

N44 screens
ShinWay JP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShinWay JP at Free against N4's $9.99. ShinWay JP also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). N4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On 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

ShinWay JP is free to download; N4 costs $9.99 up front. ShinWay JP sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. N4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N4 ships an update every 6 months, ShinWay JP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
N4 versus ShinWay JP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN4ShinWay JP
Price$9.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamase & Touwa Japanese Insititute祥华 赵

In-app purchases

None

N4

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ShinWay JP

One-time3
  • 词汇$19.99
  • JLPT真题$19.99
  • AI口语陪练会员(永久)$99.99

Questions

Is N4 free?
N4 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShinWay JP free?
ShinWay JP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N4 or ShinWay JP have ads?
Neither N4 nor ShinWay JP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N4 or ShinWay JP?
N4 ships an update every 6 months, and ShinWay JP every 2 weeks. Most recently, N4 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ShinWay JP on October 28, 2026.

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