Comparison

N3 Master vs Hipocampus

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

Head to head
About

N3 Master

Features
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Are you struggling with the massive amount of content in the JLPT N3 exam? Do you keep forgetting what you’ve learned and don’t know when to review it? N3 MASTER is a comprehensive learning solution that uses the SRS (Spaced Repetition System) to automatically and scientifically move knowledge from short-term memory into long-term memory. Why choose N3 MASTER? - Smart SRS algorithm: The app automatically calculates the “perfect timing” for reviewing vocabulary, grammar, and Kanji—right before you forget them. You only focus on what you haven’t mastered yet. - In-depth N3 content: Vocabulary: Thousands of the most common words with real-life examples and audio. Grammar: Detailed explanations of structures, usage, and key notes. Kanji: Master the full N3 Kanji set with Sino-Vietnamese readings, On/Kun readings, and example compounds. - Share your decks with the community or download others’ decks to study. - Create private groups to study together and conquer JLPT N3 faster. - Visual progress tracking: Detailed statistics help you clearly see how much of the knowledge you’ve mastered and maintain a daily study habit. - Lightning-fast lookup: Smart filters and search let you review any knowledge in just seconds. - Minimalist interface: Stay fully focused on learning without distractions from unnecessary features.

About

Hipocampus

Features
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Hipocampus is a serious flashcard and spaced-repetition app for high-stakes professional exams: USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3, NCLEX, Bar, CFA, CPA, ANZCA Primary, Royal College exams, AMC, and custom study plans. WHY HIPOCAMPUS - FSRS-5 scheduling: Pro review sessions use the modern FSRS memory model to schedule each card around difficulty, stability, and retrievability. - Active recall first: review from the answer side only after you commit, then rate Again, Hard, Good, or Easy. - Free recall: Pro users can type an answer or write with Apple Pencil, then grade the response into the scheduler. - Insights: Pro charts show recent recall accuracy, reviews this week, and a 14-day due-card forecast. - Cram mode: review every active card before an exam without polluting your main schedule. - Bring your own decks: create cards in-app or import compatible .apkg deck exports from Files. FREE AND PRO Free includes local deck creation, seeded exam decks, and manual review. Hipocampus Pro unlocks FSRS-5 scheduling, coach explanations after missed cards, Insights, cram mode, .apkg import, and Pencil or typed free-recall grading. Pro is available as auto-renewing subscriptions: - Hipocampus Pro Monthly: monthly subscription. - Hipocampus Pro Yearly: yearly subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after confirmation of purchase. PRIVACY AND TERMS Privacy Policy: https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/terms Support: https://hipocampus.keenshift.ai/support Hipocampus is a study tool, not a medical, legal, or financial-advice product. Always verify clinical, legal, and financial facts against primary sources before acting on them.

Screenshots

N3 Master4 screens
Hipocampus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hipocampus at none against N3 Master's shown. N3 Master's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. N3 Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hipocampus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
N3 Master versus Hipocampus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN3 MasterHipocampus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBUI TRI SONMitaanshu Agarwal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

N3 Master

One-time1
  • N3 Master Pro$6.99
3 purchases

Hipocampus

Subscriptions2
  • Hipocampus Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Hipocampus Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hipocampus Pro Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is N3 Master free?
N3 Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hipocampus free?
Hipocampus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do N3 Master or Hipocampus have ads?
N3 Master shows ads; Hipocampus does not.

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