Comparison

SakeSaySo vs JLPT+

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

Head to head
About

SakeSaySo

Features
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Japanese language and culture with SakeSaySo - a personal guide through the intricacies and delights of comprehending Japan. Born from a personal quest to navigate the language and culture, SakeSaySo was born from a lack of existing tools and features that I craved. Provided, free of charge, free of ads, free of tracking. Key Features: - English-Japanese Dictionary: Over 180,000 entries rich in cultural context and real-world usage, guiding you through the nuances of Japanese communication. - Seamless and Free: Your journey into Japanese culture is uninterrupted. No costs, no ads – just pure, unadulterated learning. - Offline-first: Your learning journey is uninterrupted, available wherever you go, regardless of internet connectivity. This comes at a slightly slower app start and larger bundle size. - Animated Kanji Learning: Visualize each stroke with animated kanji characters on vocabulary pages, enhancing your understanding and memorization of kanji. - SakeScript Customization: Craft your learning path with SakeScript, our open-source format that allows you to customize learning content, making your experience as unique as your taste in sake. Custom content repositories supported. - Daily Cultural Insights: Engage with Japan through daily news and cultural anecdotes, providing both language knowledge and a glimpse into contemporary Japanese life. - Practical Language Decks: Create your personal learning decks with vocabulary and sentences, preparing you for genuine conversations beyond textbook dialogues. - Effective Flashcards: Employing spaced repetition for durable memory retention, making learning both efficient and enjoyable. - Export your learning decks to Anki, ensuring your progress is portable and accessible across different platforms. - Import decks from Anki and the 'Japanese' app, making it simple to integrate your existing resources into our platform. Each kanji, each phrase, opens a window into the rich world of Japanese life and thought. We are here to facilitate your exploration, providing tools and insights for a deeper understanding of Japan. Participate in a collaborative environment where language enthusiasts and cultural explorers converge. Share, learn, and contribute to a community that values authentic experiences and mutual growth. Join us on this adventure of cultural and linguistic exploration, one insightful sip at a time!

About

JLPT+

This app provides grammar learning tools designed to help users prepare for and pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). It focuses on developing the necessary skills for the exam.

Highlights
  • Grammar learning tools
  • JLPT exam preparation
  • Skill development for test
  • Japanese language learning
Features
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JLPT+ is a Japanese learning app offering grammar and kanji learning tools aimed at developing the skills required to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Master JLPT grammar and kanji through interactive puzzles and quizzes — from N5 to N1. • Puzzle-based grammar practice for all JLPT levels • Kanji quizzes covering readings and meanings for all JLPT levels • Spaced repetition system (SRS) that tracks your progress • Review reminders so you never miss a study session 本アプリ「JLPT+」は、第三者による学習支援アプリです。 「JLPT+」の名称およびロゴは、日本国際教育支援協会様より使用についてご確認済みです。

Screenshots

SakeSaySo4 screens
JLPT+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SakeSaySo at 13.0 against JLPT+'s 15. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SakeSaySo ships an update every 9 days, JLPT+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SakeSaySo versus JLPT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSakeSaySoJLPT+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKYODO TECH LIMITED LIABILITY CO.Jun Hosokawa

In-app purchases

None

SakeSaySo

No in-app purchases

None

JLPT+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SakeSaySo free?
SakeSaySo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JLPT+ free?
JLPT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SakeSaySo or JLPT+ have ads?
Neither SakeSaySo nor JLPT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SakeSaySo or JLPT+?
SakeSaySo ships an update every 9 days, and JLPT+ fortnightly. Most recently, SakeSaySo was updated on May 18, 2026 and JLPT+ on August 27, 2026.

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