N1 文字語彙・まとめ vs Synopsia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
N1 文字語彙・まとめ
This app helps users prepare for the JLPT N1 Japanese language proficiency test by providing organized vocabulary and sentence pattern practice. It features detailed explanations, example sentences in Chinese, and a marking system for difficult words to aid memorization and exam success.
- JLPT N1 vocabulary collection
- Detailed sentence pattern explanations
- Example sentences with Chinese translations
- Marking system for difficult words
- Over 900 practice questions
- One-handed operation
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1. Support iPhone 4 and above and all iPad versions. 2. Collect all the JLPT N1 vocabulary, organized in an easy-to-understand way, with a detailed description of the sentence pattern. Easy one-handed operation for efficient learning. 3. While you are looking at sentence description, example sentences are explained in Chinese and you can check the explanations whenever you don't understand something. Learning key grammar and sentence points effectively, and reinforce sentence concepts. 4. When you encounter a word you have difficulty remembering, you can use three different symbols to mark it, and tap the word you are marking to reinforce it over and over again. 5. You'll be at the top of your exams after completing more than 900 questions that there is no other question can be compared to this one.
Synopsia
Access key ideas from top books in audio summaries. Learn new concepts quickly, whether you're commuting or relaxing. Offers a vast library, speed control, and offline listening.
- Extensive library of book summaries
- Bionic Reading for faster absorption
- Adjustable font size and speed control
- Subtitles and automatic video player
- Offline book summary downloads
- Learn new words and access key points
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Synopsia is your ultimate audio book summary app, offering instant access to the key ideas of the best works. Whether you're on the go, cooking, or just taking a break, Synopsia broadens your horizons by allowing you to quickly discover key concepts. Features: Extended Library: Explore a vast selection of book summaries covering various genres, including business, personal development, health, history, and fiction. Bionic Reading: Speed up your reading and absorb information faster with the Bionic Reading feature. Adjustable Font Size: Customize your reading experience by adjusting the font size to your preferences. Subtitles for Full Immersion: Immerse yourself in the story by activating subtitles on the audio player for an immersive experience. Automatic Video Player: Let the story carry you away with the automatic video player for total immersion in the content. Multiple Languages: Access books in a variety of languages, including French, English, Spanish, Hindi, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean. Inspiring Quotes: Explore and share inspiring quotes from books to enrich your reading experience. Speed Control: Customize your reading pace by adjusting the speed of audio books to your preferences. Learn New Words: Enrich your vocabulary by discovering new words through our "Learn New Words" feature. Key Points: Quickly access key points of each book for a deeper understanding in less time. Book Downloads: Download your favorite book summaries for offline listening wherever you are. Synopsia accompanies you on your literary journey, allowing you to learn, grow, and be inspired wherever you are. Download now and dive into an unparalleled reading experience. Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Synopsia at Free against N1 文字語彙・まとめ's $12.99. Synopsia also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). N1 文字語彙・まとめ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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
Synopsia is free to download; N1 文字語彙・まとめ costs $12.99 up front. Synopsia sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. N1 文字語彙・まとめ asks for nothing beyond the download.
N1 文字語彙・まとめ ships an update every 2 months, Synopsia every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | N1 文字語彙・まとめ | Synopsia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (291 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 67.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 291 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamase & Touwa Japanese Insititute | Devpool |
Customer experience
N1 文字語彙・まとめ
Synopsia
Bugs and requests
N1 文字語彙・まとめ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Synopsia
Reported bugs
9 issues- Error when clicking download
- When I click buy on Amazon it takes me to the French Amazon store
- Cannot get bookmarked titles off my list
- Support website oriented toward business partners, not app users
- There are not any summaries available in this app to listen to
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- Attention Arnaque : contenu nul et voix française qui change en espagnol pendant l’écoute
- Attention au bout de quelques minutes l’écoute devient incompréhensible, la voix prononcé en espagnole les mots français, puis lentement, puis on perd le fil du résumé quand il recommence juste après encore à parler en espagnol avec les mots francais
- This App was supposed to be free for the day (from AppAdvice). This garbage app charged me $10.99 when it should have been free.
- This app is a scam. It claimed to be a free book reader on X and there is no book inside.
Requested features
12 requests- Support for Airplay, Carplay, and Chromecast
- Ability to copy and paste summaries and share them
- Requests for books, even in French
- Offline mode feature
- Make Amazon link go to U.S. Amazon store
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- Increase number of free books
- Ability to remove bookmarked titles
- Download synopses for offline listening
- Add Shakespeare works like drama
- Add more titles and a greater selection of titles
- Add key points, citations, and AI question feature
- Add space to write notes
In-app purchases
N1 文字語彙・まとめ
No in-app purchases
Synopsia
- Synopsia+ Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Synopsia+ Annual Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Buy a book$1.99
- Synopsia+ Lifetime$99.99
