BIC Connect vs NihonGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BIC Connect
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BIC Connect makes it easy for users to upload their resumes and get notified when a matching job opportunity becomes available. No browsing or searching required β just upload your resume once, and let the system do the rest.
NihonGo
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Master Japanese step by step β from your first hiragana letter to real conversations. NihonGo isn't just a flashcard app. It's a complete Japanese course, built for the parts of the language generic apps skim over. Whether you're here for anime, manga, J-pop, JLPT prep, Tokyo travel, or heritage reasons β NihonGo meets you at your level and walks you through the tricky parts with clarity. A COMPLETE JAPANESE COURSE β’ Structured unit-by-unit curriculum β beginner to conversational β’ Four lesson types per unit: Recognize, Practice, Produce, Master β’ Per-unit guidebooks with grammar notes and culture tips β’ 100% offline β zero data use, learn on the train JAPANESE-SPECIFIC, NOT GENERIC β’ Kana explorer β hiragana + katakana with mnemonics and native audio β’ Kanji root explorer β high-frequency kanji + the words built from them β’ Keigo explorer β ζ¬θͺ in casual, polite, respectful, and humble side by side β’ Wasei-eigo gallery β Japan's English with origin stories (γ΅γ©γͺγΌγγ³, γγ€γγΌγΉ, γγ³γγ€) β’ Grammar drills β particles, te-form, conjugation, keigo quick drills JLPT-READY β’ N5 + N4 vocabulary packs aligned to official exam ranges β’ Targeted drills for grammar + counters + mimetic words SIX WAYS TO PRACTICE β’ Flashcards with native Japanese audio on every word β’ Multiple-choice, word-matching, word-building β’ Listen-and-pick, listen-and-build, true/false β’ Spaced repetition (SRS) β cards return exactly when you'd forget β’ Themed sentence packs for real-life conversations β’ SmartPacks β curated vocab around anime, J-pop, business, news β’ Custom decks β build your own from any word you meet BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING β’ Daily challenges β a fresh mini-goal every day β’ Streaks with Streak Freeze for sick days β’ 50 levels, XP rewards, and 40+ achievements β’ Celebratory session-complete moments β’ Smart reminders that adapt to your pace β’ Statistics that track every word, streak, and session LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Interface in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, and Filipino. WHO IT'S FOR β’ Absolute beginners β start from γγγ«γ‘γ― β’ Anime and manga fans β finally catch what's actually being said β’ Travelers β restaurant, train, and shopping phrases you'll use β’ JLPT N5 and N4 candidates β’ Heritage learners reconnecting with the language NihonGo is free to start. A Pro subscription unlocks JLPT packs, kanji roots, premium SmartPacks, and unlimited custom decks β but the core curriculum, kana, keigo, wasei-eigo, daily practice, and streak system stay free forever. ζ₯ζ¬θͺγε§γγγ β let's begin. Terms of Use: https://app4a.github.io/learn-japanese/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://app4a.github.io/learn-japanese/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIC Connect at none against NihonGo's 3. BIC Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NihonGo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BIC Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIC Connect ships an update monthly, NihonGo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIC Connect | NihonGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beaconhouse | Nam Cho |
In-app purchases
BIC Connect
No in-app purchases
NihonGo
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99









