MASUMASU vs EchoCardJA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MASUMASU
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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/
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | MASUMASU | EchoCardJA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 317 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Native | Tomocreate, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MASUMASU
- MASUMASU Plus Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- MASUMASU Plus Yearly3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- MASUMASU Plus Lifetime$9.99
EchoCardJA
- EchoCard JA – Full Access$9.99









