N4 vs Math Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- JLPT N4 grammar organization
- Detailed sentence pattern explanations
- Chinese language explanations
- Word marking for review
- Over 300 practice questions
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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 easyβtoβunderstand 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 hardβtoβmemorize vocabulary, users can mark words with three different types of symbols. By tapping on any symbolβmarked 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.
Math Dash
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Math Dash is a running game for times tables, math facts and spelling, made for ages 6 to 8. Pick Pip the pencil-tail fox, Tally the counting bot, Smudge the eraser bunny or Rumble the race-bib dino, then run, jump and grab the number bubble that answers the sum. Every right answer powers your hero up, and a wrong one is just a quick wobble. Pick Pip the pencil-tail fox, Tally the counting bot, Smudge the eraser bunny or Rumble the race-bib dino. Dress your hero up in costumes, then run, jump and grab the number bubble that answers the sum. Every right answer powers your hero up, and a wrong one is just a quick wobble. Run, jump, learn Math Dash is a fast, friendly running game that makes math practice feel like play. Pick the exact number to practice (like only +3 or x4) in Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide, or try Fractions, Counting, Spelling and Patterns (logic). There is a Collect mode too. Tricky Facts Mixed up 7 x 8? Math Dash saves the facts your child gets wrong and turns them into a gentle practice run where the answer is hidden, so they really work it out. Get a fact right twice and it is mastered. Keep the fun going - A fresh daily challenge with bonus XP - Streaks, levels, stars and badges - Easy, Medium and Hard, and eight worlds to run through: Sketchbook, Meadow, Beach, Space, Forest, Arctic, Volcano and Underwater - Big, easy-to-read numbers made for small hands - A hand-drawn notebook look, and a chalkboard in dark mode - Siri shortcuts: "Practice tricky facts in Math Dash" or "Play today's challenge" - Available in 9+ languages For grown-ups Made for ages 6 to 8. The Grown-ups corner sits behind a parent check and holds sound settings, a haptics toggle and a progress report, so you can see how your child is doing. There are no ads, no tracking, no accounts and no chat. Progress stays on the device. Download Math Dash and let your hero dash for the answer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Math Dash at Free against N4's $9.99. Math Dash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Math Dash is free to download; N4 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
N4 ships an update every 6 months, Math Dash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | N4 | Math Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamase & Touwa Japanese Insititute | Hemal Modi |
In-app purchases
N4
No in-app purchases
Math Dash
No in-app purchases









