Comparison

JapanUP vs JFT

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

Head to head
About

JapanUP

This app helps you build practical Japanese speaking skills through structured listening and speaking exercises. It guides you through conversations, vocabulary, quizzes, and role-play to turn passive study into active use of the language.

Highlights
  • Structured learning flow from listening to speaking
  • Guided role-play and conversation practice
  • Vocabulary and phrase study
  • Quizzes and understanding checks
  • Progress tracking with Can-do goals
  • Study with Japanese text, romaji, and English translations
Features
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JapanUP! is a Japanese learning app designed to help learners build practical Japanese skills through structured listening and speaking practice. Each lesson follows a clear learning flow: listen to a short conversation, review key vocabulary and phrases, check understanding with quizzes, and practice speaking through guided role-play and lesson-based conversation exercises. JapanUP! is built for learners who want to move beyond passive study and actively use Japanese in realistic situations. Learning Japanese is not only about understanding words and grammar. It also takes repeated speaking practice. JapanUP! connects listening, vocabulary, phrase study, quizzes, role-play, and guided conversation practice in one learning flow, so learners can turn what they study into usable Japanese. ■Why JapanUP! • A complete learning flow from listening to speaking • Practice speaking through guided role-play and lesson-based conversation exercises • Track goals and progress with Can-do • Study with Japanese text, romaji, and English translations • Build consistency with learning records and reminders 〖Recommended for learners who want to〗 • practice spoken Japanese more often • learn useful expressions for everyday situations • turn vocabulary and phrases into practical speaking ability • study Japanese in short daily sessions • build confidence through repeated speaking practice 〖Main features〗 ■Conversation Listening Listen to short, situation-based conversations and learn Japanese used in everyday contexts. ■Vocabulary Study Review important words from each lesson with meaning and reading support. ■Phrase Learning Practice target phrases that are useful in everyday situations. ■Quizzes and Check Tests Reinforce what you learned and check your understanding step by step. ■Role-play Practice Practice speaking Japanese through guided character-based conversation exercises. ■Guided Conversation Practice Continue speaking practice through short, structured Japanese exchanges based on lesson topics and target expressions. ■Can-do / Verb Conjugation / Learning Records Review learning goals, check verb forms, and keep track of study progress. 〖Please note〗 • Some features require an internet connection • Microphone permission is required for voice-based features 〖Support and policies〗 Support: https://japanup.alc.co.jp/company/ Terms of Use: https://japanup.alc.co.jp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.alc-education.co.jp/privacy-policy/

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

JapanUP4 screens
JFT4 screens

Verdict

The call

JapanUP and JFT are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JapanUP ships an update every 5 days, JFT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
JapanUP versus JFT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanUPJFT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALC PRESS, INC.Kazumasa Shimomura

In-app purchases

None

JapanUP

No in-app purchases

None

JFT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JapanUP free?
JapanUP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JFT free?
JFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JapanUP or JFT have ads?
Neither JapanUP nor JFT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JapanUP or JFT?
JapanUP ships an update every 5 days, and JFT every 3 days. Most recently, JapanUP was updated on October 10, 2026 and JFT on October 24, 2026.

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