Comparison

Japanese Words for Beginners vs NihonGo Pro

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Words for Beginners

Features
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Japanese Words for Beginners is a Japanese vocabulary learning app designed for English and Spanish speakers who want to study Japanese efficiently from the basics. The app includes over 500 carefully selected essential words. Each word comes with its meaning, example sentences, synonyms, and antonyms. By using search, quizzes, word lists, and audio features, learners can steadily build their vocabulary while enjoying the learning process. Main Features β–  Over 500 Essential Words The app offers more than 500 fundamental Japanese words that form the foundation of daily communication and study. Suitable for beginners to lower-intermediate learners. β–  Detailed Word Explanations Each word includes: β€’ Meaning β€’ Example sentences β€’ Synonyms β€’ Antonyms β–  Multilingual Search Support Words can be searched using English / Japanese / Romaji. Even if you don’t know how to write a word in Japanese, you can easily look it up using Romaji or English. β–  Category-Based Multiple-Choice Quizzes Words are organized into themes and categories. Each category features fun four-choice quizzes to help reinforce understanding and improve retention. β–  Personal Word List & Flashcards Save words to your own word list. The flashcard feature allows efficient review anytime, anywhere. β–  Pronunciation Feature Audio pronunciation for all words will be added in future updates. β–  English & Spanish Support The app interface supports English and EspaΓ±ol. Recommended For β€’ Beginners starting Japanese study β€’ Learners who want to expand vocabulary efficiently β€’ Those who enjoy quizzes and flashcards β€’ Japanese learners who speak English or Spanish

About

NihonGo Pro

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Master Japanese vocabulary from N5 to N1 with our all-in-one learning app! Practice real-time pronunciation with native speech recognition, build fluent oral Japanese skills instantly, and memorize words efficiently using the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve scientifically designed review system. Whether you are a beginner starting from zero or an advanced learner aiming for JLPT high scores, our structured word bank, personalized study plan, and instant oral feedback help you remember faster, speak more confidently, and make Japanese learning sustainable and effective.

Screenshots

Japanese Words for Beginners4 screens
NihonGo Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NihonGo Pro at 12.0 against Japanese Words for Beginners's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Japanese Words for Beginners versus NihonGo Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese Words for BeginnersNihonGo Pro
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSora Asanoζ™“ι»Ž ι™ˆ

In-app purchases

None

Japanese Words for Beginners

No in-app purchases

None

NihonGo Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japanese Words for Beginners free?
Japanese Words for Beginners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NihonGo Pro free?
NihonGo Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Japanese Words for Beginners or NihonGo Pro have ads?
Neither Japanese Words for Beginners nor NihonGo Pro shows ads.

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