Comparison

SSW Class vs Genba Drill

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

Head to head
About

SSW Class

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SSW Class is a specialized online platform dedicated to making Japanese language learning practical, effective, and accessible for students and professionals preparing to study, work, or build a career in Japan

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Genba Drill

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Genba Drill is a study app built specifically for Japan's construction-sector Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能1号) exams: the written test and the practical test. ■ Who it's for Technical Intern Trainees and Specified Skilled Workers working in construction in Japan Anyone who wants to learn site safety, regulations and construction terminology in real Japanese Learners who want quick, repeatable review on their phone between shifts ■ Main features Flashcards: every term shown with furigana readings and romaji pronunciation. Meanings and explanations are also available in Vietnamese, Indonesian, English or Filipino — pick your language in Settings Quiz: matches the real exam format — questions and answer choices in Japanese only, so you build genuine reading ability. Explanations are shown in your chosen language to support learning without giving away the answer Mock exam: 30 questions in 60 minutes, the same as the real written exam. See how far you are from the 65% pass line, and your score by chapter Progress card: send your mock exam scores, accuracy by chapter and study days to your teacher or the person in charge at your company, as an image or text. You decide whether to send it Practical test (tool pictures): 172 questions where you look at a picture of a tool or machine and choose its name and its use (86 items common to civil engineering, building, and lifelines & facilities) Daily reminder at 20:00, skipped on days you have already studied Review list: a simplified SM-2 spaced-repetition schedule brings items back right when you're about to forget them Chapter-based study: 9 chapters covering health & safety basics, PPE, scaffolding, machinery & electrical safety, 5S, laws & regulations, workplace greetings, types of construction work, and construction methods/site terms — 134 terms, 231 multiple-choice questions and 109 true/false (○×) questions in total Glossary: every term learned so far, searchable and sorted in Japanese alphabetical order Set an exam date and every item is scheduled to appear at least once before it ■ Why you can trust it Every term and question cites its source (mostly the text of Japanese law and materials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) All content is free. The reward video is entirely optional — every chapter and question is available without it Works fully offline once installed ■ Please note This app is not produced by, or affiliated with, the Japan Association for Construction Human Resources (JAC), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, or any other official body. It is an independent, unofficial study aid. All terms, questions and sources shown are samples and are not the official exam content.

Screenshots

SSW Class4 screens
Genba Drill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Genba Drill at none against SSW Class's 2. Genba Drill also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months). SSW Class's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. SSW Class sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Genba Drill asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSW Class ships an update every 11 months, Genba Drill every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
SSW Class versus Genba Drill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSW ClassGenba Drill
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developersurya poudelJoe Ozaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SSW Class

One-time2
  • course$9.99
  • quiz$9.99
None

Genba Drill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSW Class free?
SSW Class is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genba Drill free?
Genba Drill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSW Class or Genba Drill have ads?
Genba Drill shows ads; SSW Class does not.
Which is updated more often, SSW Class or Genba Drill?
SSW Class ships an update every 11 months, and Genba Drill every 3 days. Most recently, SSW Class was updated on October 30, 2026 and Genba Drill on November 10, 2026.

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