Comparison

MASUMASU vs JLPT日语单词

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

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About

MASUMASU

Features
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Set your JLPT exam date and MASUMASU turns your target level, current level, vocabulary range, and study pace into a daily card target. The plan recalculates as test day approaches, so you always know what to study today. Your exam-date study plan • Choose your target and current JLPT levels • Set the exam date you are working toward • See your automatically calculated daily cards and study time • Study a daily queue built from new, due, and missed words Recall, check, repeat Study 7,801 words from N5 through N1. Before revealing the answer, retrieve both the reading and meaning from memory. If either one slips, the word returns in the next round—so familiar words move quickly and uncertain ones get more attention. Study at your level • Vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 • Choose Essentials for a focused foundation or High Score for a wider deck • Work through manageable units of up to 50 words • Start with the written word • Recall both its reading and meaning • Review anything you miss in the next round • Track progress by unit and completed round Make your own list • Star words to revisit later • Add a word, reading, meaning, and optional example • Review saved words in a dedicated session Chapter 1 is free Chapter 1 of every level is free, including words, readings, meanings, examples, and round-based review, and each later chapter has 3 free words. The free version may show banner ads and standard interstitial ads at study transitions. MASUMASU Plus Plus continues every level from chapter 2 through the full word list. An optional purchase unlocks example sentences and translations, furigana, and word notes, and removes ads. Monthly and yearly subscriptions and a lifetime purchase may be available; current prices and terms appear on the purchase screen. The interface, word meanings, and example translations are available in English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Burmese. MASUMASU is an independently developed study app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations that administer the JLPT. Terms of Use: https://deeply-hide-660.notion.site/JLPT-Master-Terms-of-Use-3986ba03239c81db8cddfba6f904f8c1 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

JLPT日语单词

This app is a comprehensive tool for mastering Japanese vocabulary and grammar for the JLPT exams, from N5 to N1. It features an extensive word bank, AI-powered grammar explanations with examples, standard pronunciation practice, and progress tracking to guide your learning journey.

Highlights
  • N5-N1 complete vocabulary database
  • AI grammar explanations with examples
  • Standard pronunciation practice
  • Learning progress tracking
  • Customizable vocabulary lists
  • Free to use
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JLPT日语单词&文法 是专为日语检定考试设计的全方位学习工具,从入门N5到高级N1,一个App陪你走完全程。 核心功能: - N5~N1 完整单词库 涵盖所有JLPT考试必备词汇,系统化分级学习,打好每个阶段的词汇基础。 - AI 语法讲解 遇到不懂的文法点?AI 即时解说,附例句说明,复杂语法也能轻松理解。 - 标准发音练习 跟着标准日语发音朗读,听力与口说同步提升。 - 学习进度追踪 - 清楚掌握每天学了多少、哪些单词还需复习,学习不走冤枉路。 - 自定义单词库 , 可自行新增单词,配合课堂笔记或个人需求灵活运用。 - 完全免费 . 所有功能零付费,无隐藏收费。 无论你是刚开始学日语,还是冲刺N1证书,JLPT日语单词&文法都是你最强备考伙伴!

Screenshots

MASUMASU4 screens
JLPT日语单词4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JLPT日语单词 at none against MASUMASU's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. MASUMASU sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JLPT日语单词 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MASUMASU ships an update fortnightly, JLPT日语单词 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
MASUMASU versus JLPT日语单词: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMASUMASUJLPT日语单词
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNative修源 黄

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MASUMASU

Subscriptions2
  • MASUMASU Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MASUMASU Plus Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • MASUMASU Plus Lifetime$9.99
None

JLPT日语单词

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MASUMASU free?
MASUMASU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JLPT日语单词 free?
JLPT日语单词 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MASUMASU or JLPT日语单词 have ads?
Neither MASUMASU nor JLPT日语单词 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MASUMASU or JLPT日语单词?
MASUMASU ships an update fortnightly, and JLPT日语单词 every 2 weeks. Most recently, MASUMASU was updated on October 25, 2026 and JLPT日语单词 on October 24, 2026.

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