Comparison

NobiGo vs JFT

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

Head to head
About

NobiGo

Features
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Nobigo — Learn Japanese designed for Nepali learners heading to Japan Nobigo helps Nepali students and workers learn practical Japanese—fast. Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji with interactive stroke-by-stroke tracing, build everyday vocabulary, understand grammar, and follow a guided learning path built for life in Japan (study, work, daily conversation). Extras like a Resume Builder make it easier to prepare for schools and employers in Japan. Why Nobigo? Made for Nepali speakers going to Japan for education or work Hands-on tracing to lock in kana and kanji stroke order & memory Clear, simple explanations of grammar with practical examples Step-by-step learning path focused on survival and workplace Japanese Tools beyond language: create a Japan-ready resume/CV right inside the app Key features Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji tracing: interactive paths, correct stroke order Vocabulary & Phrases: daily life, job interviews, workplaces, travel Grammar made easy: bite-size lessons tailored to Nepali learners Guided Learning Path: from basics to real conversations with natives Resume Builder: Nepal→Japan friendly resume templates you can export Progress tracking: XP, levels, and milestones to keep you motivated Built for real life in Japan Practice greetings, introductions, workplace expressions, shopping, transportation, hospital visits, and more—so you can speak with native Japanese people confidently. Coming soon Community Visa Assistance: community guidance and resources to help you navigate the visa process (beta soon) Start your Japan journey with confidence. Download Nobigo and begin tracing, learning, and speaking today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Keywords (natural): Japanese for Nepali, Hiragana tracing, Katakana tracing, Kanji tracing, Japanese vocabulary, Japanese grammar, resume builder, study in Japan, work in Japan, learn Japanese fast, Nepali to Japanese

About

JFT

Features
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Prepare for the JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese) with daily practice and realistic mock exams. KEY FEATURES • 300 practice questions across Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening, and Reading • Six original mock exams with 50 questions and a 60-minute time limit • Japanese and Indonesian explanations after answering • Listening questions designed around limited-play practice • Accuracy, answer history, and Can-do progress tracking • Japanese and Indonesian interface options, plus light and dark themes Use the daily 10-question set during a commute or break, then take a full mock exam when preparing for test day. This is not an official JFT-Basic app. All questions, explanations, and mock exams are independently created learning content. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NobiGo4 screens
JFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JFT at none against NobiGo's 14. JFT also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NobiGo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NobiGo ships an update weekly, JFT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
NobiGo versus JFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNobiGoJFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDark Matter Game ProductionKazumasa Shimomura

In-app purchases

14 purchases

NobiGo

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Quarterly$14.996 Months
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time11
  • Try Speaking/Listening$0.99
  • Try JFT$0.99
  • Practice JLPT$1.99
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  • Resume Starter$1.99
  • Basic Learner$1.99
  • Practice JFT$1.99
  • Practice Speaking/Listening$2.99
  • Resume Builder$2.99
  • Master JFT$3.99
  • Resume Pro$4.99
  • Master Reading/Listening$5.99
None

JFT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NobiGo free?
NobiGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JFT free?
JFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NobiGo or JFT have ads?
Neither NobiGo nor JFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NobiGo or JFT?
NobiGo ships an update weekly, and JFT every 3 days. Most recently, NobiGo was updated on October 13, 2026 and JFT on October 24, 2026.

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