Comparison

StepJLPT vs 하루 JLPT

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

Head to head
About

StepJLPT

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Master JLPT from N5 to N1 with StepJLPT! StepJLPT is the ultimate Japanese self-study app designed to help you pass the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) efficiently. From beginner N5 essentials to advanced N1 mastery, practice Kanji, Vocabulary, and Grammar step-by-step with structured learning and engaging quizzes. Key Features: Comprehensive Level Coverage: Complete study sets tailored for JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1. Kanji & Vocabulary Cards: Master essential readings (Onyomi, Kunyomi), meanings, and example sentences with interactive flashcards. Grammar Mastery: Clear explanations and usage patterns to understand core sentence structures. Practice Games & Quizzes: Reinforce your memory with Speed Quiz, Card Matching, and Survival challenges. Progress Tracking & Bookmarks: Monitor your study habits, review difficult words, and keep your prep on track. Start your journey to Japanese fluency today with StepJLPT!

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하루 JLPT

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일본어 공부, 오늘 무엇부터 할지 앱이 정해 드려요. JLPT N5부터 N1까지 단어·문법·청해·독해를 하루 15분 코스로 준비하세요. 히라가나를 막 뗀 왕초보부터 N1 합격을 노리는 분까지, 일본어 독학에 필요한 것을 한 앱에 담았습니다. ■ JLPT 전 급수 콘텐츠 · 단어 9,053개 (N1 3,168 / N2 2,609 / N3 1,511 / N4 1,026 / N5 739) · 문법 734개와 급수별 시험형 문법 연습 · 독해 지문 270편 — 근거 문장과 해설, 한국어 해석 · JLPT 형식 청해 80문항 — 정답을 고른 뒤 대본·번역·해설 공개 · 초등 교육한자 1,026자, 히라가나·가타카나 ■ 외운 단어를 잊지 않게 · 뜻을 확인한 뒤 「알겠어요 / 모르겠어요」로 스스로 점검 · 잊을 때쯤 다시 묻는 간격 복습(SRS) · 모르는 단어만 모아 바로 다시 보기, 오답노트 ■ 눈·귀·손으로 · 단어·예문·문법·청해 음성 (자연스러운 AI 일본어 음성) · 말하기 연습 — 음성 인식으로 발음 확인 · 손글씨 연습 — 히라가나·가타카나·한자 필기 인식 · N4 이하 독해에는 시험지처럼 후리가나 표시 ■ 매일 이어가게 · 연속 학습일, XP와 레벨 · 홈 화면 위젯에 오늘의 단어 · 원하는 시각에 학습 알림 · JLPT 시험 일정과 D-day ■ 하루 JLPT 프리미엄 (선택) · 영역별 준비도 리포트, 시험일 맞춤 학습 플랜, 약점 자동 복습 · 실전 유형 연습 무제한, 단어 목록 내보내기(CSV), 광고 제거 · 한 번 결제로 계속 쓰는 평생 이용권이에요(구독 아님). 단어·문법·독해·청해 학습은 무료이며, 광고로 운영됩니다. 어색한 문장이나 잘못된 해설은 각 문제의 「오류 제보」로 알려 주세요.

Screenshots

StepJLPT4 screens
하루 JLPT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 하루 JLPT at every 3 days against StepJLPT's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, 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. StepJLPT sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 하루 JLPT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepJLPT ships an update every 4 weeks, 하루 JLPT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
StepJLPT versus 하루 JLPT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepJLPT하루 JLPT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerheesung jinJUNYOUNG KIM

In-app purchases

6 purchases

StepJLPT

One-time6
  • 광고 제거$1.99
  • N4 마스터 팩$2.99
  • N3 마스터 팩$4.99
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  • N1 마스터 팩$5.99
  • N2 마스터 팩$5.99
  • 전체 패스권 및 광고제거$14.99
1 purchases

하루 JLPT

One-time1
  • 하루 JLPT 프리미엄 (평생)$9.99

Questions

Is StepJLPT free?
StepJLPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 하루 JLPT free?
하루 JLPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepJLPT or 하루 JLPT have ads?
Both StepJLPT and 하루 JLPT show ads.
Which is updated more often, StepJLPT or 하루 JLPT?
StepJLPT ships an update every 4 weeks, and 하루 JLPT every 3 days. Most recently, StepJLPT was updated on October 31, 2026 and 하루 JLPT on October 29, 2026.

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