Comparison

Doushi vs JLPT Step N5

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

Head to head

Learn Japanese Verbs

JLPT N5-N3 Vocabulary

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About

Doushi

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Doushi is your ultimate companion for mastering Japanese verb conjugations. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this app makes understanding Japanese verb forms intuitive and engaging.

About

JLPT Step N5

Features

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Boost your JLPT score with the most comprehensive vocabulary app designed specifically for test takers. JLPT Step features essential words frequently tested on the JLPT exam. KEY FEATURES ◆ Smart Learning Tools • Interactive flashcards with smooth flip animations • Multiple quiz modes to test and reinforce your knowledge • Daily Word feature for consistent, bite-sized learning • Favorites list to save and review important words ◆ Complete Word Information Each word includes: • Clear, easy-to-understand definitions • Real-world example sentences ◆ Study Anywhere • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark mode for comfortable studying • Progress saved automatically

Screenshots

Doushi4 screens

JLPT Step N54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doushi at none against JLPT Step N5's 1. Doushi also leads on ads (none vs shown). JLPT Step N5's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price 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

Both are free to download. JLPT Step N5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doushi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doushi ships an update every 2 weeks, JLPT Step N5 daily. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Doushi versus JLPT Step N5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Doushi	JLPT Step N5
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Daily — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	17	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Binh Bui	JIHUN JO

In-app purchases

None

Doushi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JLPT Step N5

One-time1

Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Doushi free?

Doushi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is JLPT Step N5 free?

JLPT Step N5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Doushi or JLPT Step N5 have ads?

JLPT Step N5 shows ads; Doushi does not.

Which is updated more often, Doushi or JLPT Step N5?

Doushi ships an update every 2 weeks, and JLPT Step N5 daily. Most recently, Doushi was updated on October 30, 2026 and JLPT Step N5 on October 30, 2026.