Comparison

JLPT+ vs JLPT Step N2

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

Head to head
About

JLPT+

Master Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and kanji for the JLPT exams. Interactive puzzles and quizzes cover all levels from N5 to N1, with a spaced repetition system to track progress and review reminders.

Highlights
  • Grammar puzzles for all JLPT levels
  • Vocabulary quizzes in sets
  • Kanji quizzes with readings and meanings
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Progress tracking
  • Review reminders
Features
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JLPT+ is a Japanese learning app offering grammar, vocabulary, and kanji learning tools aimed at developing the skills required to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Master JLPT grammar, vocabulary, and kanji through interactive puzzles and quizzes — from N5 to N1. • Puzzle-based grammar practice for all JLPT levels • Vocabulary quizzes that teach related words in sets • Kanji quizzes covering readings and meanings for all JLPT levels • Spaced repetition system (SRS) that tracks your progress • Review reminders so you never miss a study session 本アプリ「JLPT+」は、第三者による学習支援アプリです。 「JLPT+」の名称およびロゴは、日本国際教育支援協会様より使用についてご確認済みです。

About

JLPT Step N2

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

JLPT+4 screens
JLPT Step N24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JLPT+ at none against JLPT Step N2's 1. JLPT+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). JLPT Step N2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). 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 N2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JLPT+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JLPT+ ships an update fortnightly, JLPT Step N2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JLPT+ versus JLPT Step N2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJLPT+JLPT Step N2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun HosokawaJIHUN JO

In-app purchases

None

JLPT+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JLPT Step N2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is JLPT+ free?
JLPT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JLPT Step N2 free?
JLPT Step N2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JLPT+ or JLPT Step N2 have ads?
JLPT Step N2 shows ads; JLPT+ does not.
Which is updated more often, JLPT+ or JLPT Step N2?
JLPT+ ships an update fortnightly, and JLPT Step N2 every 3 days. Most recently, JLPT+ was updated on November 9, 2026 and JLPT Step N2 on October 30, 2026.

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