Comparison

MASUMASU vs EchoCardJA

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

Head to head
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

EchoCardJA

Master Japanese conversation with over 2,000 native phrases for daily situations. Enhance learning by attaching personal photos to flashcards, making it ideal for JLPT students and travelers.

Highlights
  • 2,000+ native Japanese phrases
  • Audio pronunciation
  • Romaji and English translations
  • Example sentences and response practice
  • Attach personal photos to flashcards
  • JLPT N5-N1 support
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Learn Japanese conversation efficiently with 2,000+ native phrases covering daily life — shopping, restaurants, school, work, and travel. Every flashcard includes: • Audio pronunciation • Romaji (romanized reading) • Example sentences • Response practice • English translation STANDOUT FEATURE: Attach your own photos to flashcards. Snap a photo of a situation you encounter in real life and add it to your learning deck. IDEAL FOR: • JLPT learners (N5–N1) • Japan travelers and those living or working in Japan • Beginners to intermediate Japanese learners UNLOCK FULL ACCESS • Full Access – One-time purchase, $9.99 Unlocks all 2,000+ flashcards and quiz features permanently. Privacy Policy: https://www.tomocreateinc.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MASUMASU4 screens
EchoCardJA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EchoCardJA at 18.0 against MASUMASU's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and EchoCardJA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MASUMASU ships an update every 10 days, EchoCardJA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MASUMASU versus EchoCardJA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMASUMASUEchoCardJA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNativeTomocreate, Inc.

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
1 purchases

EchoCardJA

One-time1
  • EchoCard JA – Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is MASUMASU free?
MASUMASU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoCardJA free?
EchoCardJA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MASUMASU or EchoCardJA have ads?
Neither MASUMASU nor EchoCardJA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MASUMASU or EchoCardJA?
MASUMASU ships an update every 10 days, and EchoCardJA every 2 weeks. Most recently, MASUMASU was updated on October 4, 2026 and EchoCardJA on October 11, 2026.

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