Comparison

JLPT TEST N5 vs NihonGo!

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

Head to head
About

JLPT TEST N5

Features
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Master the JLPT N5 with confidence! Designed specifically for Japanese beginners, this app provides complete reading comprehension and audio listening tests with clear, step-by-step explanations. ā—† KEY FEATURES • Authentic Reading Practice: Short passages and vocabulary questions with Furigana support. • Native Audio Listening: Realistic listening comprehension tasks with full scripts. • Detailed Explanations: Understand the "why" behind every correct and incorrect option. • Vocabulary & Grammar Notes: Essential N5 words and sentence patterns broken down. • Review & Bookmark: Save difficult questions and review your mistakes anytime. Build a strong Japanese foundation and clear your first JLPT milestone!

About

NihonGo!

Features
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Learn Japanese the natural way — through real conversations and practical phrases. This app guides you with short dialogues, key vocabulary (like ē„­ć‚Š/matsuri and ę–‡åŒ–/bunka), and clear practice prompts so you can speak with confidence in everyday situations. • Real-life scenarios: Practice speaking in contexts like attending festivals and exploring culture. • Essential vocabulary: Learn meanings, pronunciation, and usage with helpful examples. • Smart exercises: Mix of multiple-choice and natural sentence building to reinforce learning. • Friendly guidance: Tutor-style feedback to keep you calm, focused, and improving. • Bite-sized lessons: Short, effective sessions that fit your day. Perfect for beginners and travelers who want to sound natural — not textbook. Start learning today and speak Japanese with confidence. Highlights • Short, conversation-first lessons • Natural sentence practice with immediate feedback • Vocabulary with readings and meanings • Clear prompts in simple language • Designed for daily progress Ready for your first ā€œē„­ć‚Š (matsuri)ā€? Learn culture, not just words — and speak naturally, faster.

Screenshots

JLPT TEST N52 screens
NihonGo!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NihonGo! at Free against JLPT TEST N5's $9.99. NihonGo! also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). JLPT TEST N5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

NihonGo! is free to download; JLPT TEST N5 costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLPT TEST N5 ships an update every 2 days, NihonGo! every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
JLPT TEST N5 versus NihonGo!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLPT TEST N5NihonGo!
Price$9.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjaemin parkSurya Arif

In-app purchases

None

JLPT TEST N5

No in-app purchases

None

NihonGo!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JLPT TEST N5 free?
JLPT TEST N5 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NihonGo! free?
NihonGo! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JLPT TEST N5 or NihonGo! have ads?
Neither JLPT TEST N5 nor NihonGo! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JLPT TEST N5 or NihonGo!?
JLPT TEST N5 ships an update every 2 days, and NihonGo! every 11 months. Most recently, JLPT TEST N5 was updated on November 4, 2026 and NihonGo! on October 30, 2026.

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