Comparison

haru JLPT vs KanaGlow

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

Head to head
About

haru JLPT

Features
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10 minutes a day, your personal JLPT routine. haru JLPT brings vocabulary, kanji, grammar, and exam practice into one connected learning flow. Set your target level and daily study amount, see exactly what to study today, and build a routine you can keep. • Today’s Study Follow a Daily Quest tailored to your goal and study pace, so you always know what to work on next. • Smart Review Review vocabulary, kanji, and grammar at the right time with spaced repetition designed for long-term retention. • Word & Sentence Quizzes Practice meanings and readings, then learn how Japanese is used in real example sentences. • Kanji & Grammar Build your JLPT foundation with clear explanations and practical examples. • Mock Exams Practice under exam-style conditions, review your results, and revisit incorrect answers. • Quick & Handwriting Search Look up unfamiliar words and kanji, then check meanings, readings, furigana, and examples in one place. • Learning Progress Track your study activity and progress as you work toward your JLPT goal.

About

KanaGlow

Features
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KanaGlow is the fastest way to master Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive, score-tracked quizzes. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up your skills, KanaGlow keeps you sharp with focused practice sessions. ——— FREE ——— - Hiragana → Romaji quiz - Romaji → Hiragana quiz - Gojūon range (あ~ん, all 46 basic kana) - Built-in kana reference chart - Score & accuracy tracking ——— KANAGLOW PRO (one-time) ——— - Dakuon range (が~ぱ, voiced kana) - Yōon range (きゃ~りょ, compound kana) - Katakana → Romaji quiz - Romaji → Katakana quiz Clean design. No ads. No subscriptions.

Screenshots

haru JLPT4 screens
KanaGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: haru JLPT at none against KanaGlow's 1. haru JLPT also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). KanaGlow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads 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. KanaGlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. haru JLPT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

haru JLPT ships an update every 9 days, KanaGlow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
haru JLPT versus KanaGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterharu JLPTKanaGlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoungki Kim楠 欧

In-app purchases

None

haru JLPT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

KanaGlow

One-time1
  • KanaGlow Pro$4.99

Questions

Is haru JLPT free?
haru JLPT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KanaGlow free?
KanaGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do haru JLPT or KanaGlow have ads?
Neither haru JLPT nor KanaGlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, haru JLPT or KanaGlow?
haru JLPT ships an update every 9 days, and KanaGlow every 2 days. Most recently, haru JLPT was updated on November 8, 2026 and KanaGlow on October 28, 2026.

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