Comparison

Japanese Practice vs EchoCardJA

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

Head to head
About

Japanese Practice

Master Japanese grammar and vocabulary with structured lessons, kana drills, and verb conjugation exercises. An AI tutor explains grammar in real-time, offering a focused learning experience without gamified pressure.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted JLPT lessons (N5-N1)
  • Kana (Hiragana & Katakana) drills
  • Verb and adjective conjugation practice
  • AI-powered grammar explanations
  • Spaced repetition for vocabulary
  • Sentence building and translation exercises
  • Listen mode for audio review
Features
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Hand-crafted JLPT lessons, kana drills, verb conjugation, and an AI tutor that explains grammar mid-lesson — the way a real teacher would. Built for serious learners. No streak guilt-trips. No cartoon owl. Just structured practice that respects your time. Conjugaizen walks you through the JLPT levels (N5 to N1) one lesson at a time. Hand-crafted, sentence-based lessons that teach Japanese as it actually works — not a sanitised translation of English. WHAT'S INSIDE LESSONS (N5 to N1) Hand-crafted, sentence-based lessons. Each one introduces a small set of words, particles, or grammar — then you build the sentences yourself, tile by tile or by typing. Lessons unlock progressively, so you always have a clear next step. KANA DRILLS Hiragana and katakana, row by row. Audio for every character. Unlock rows as you master them, drill in either direction. VOCAB PRACTICE Multiple-choice or flashcard mode. Pick your direction (JP to EN or EN to JP), pick your level. Spaced repetition keeps the right words coming back. CONJUGATION DRILLS Verbs and adjectives across every form — present, past, te-form, conditionals, potential, passive, causative, and the rest. Choose the families you want. Pick mode or type mode. TRANSLATION PRACTICE Build full sentences from prompts. Either direction, your level, your pace. TOPICS Want to drill every sentence that uses the te-form? Or every conditional? Topic mode pulls cycles across the entire curriculum so you can focus on one grammar point at a time. SPACED REPETITION Anki-style SM-2 review built in. Every word and sentence you've learnt resurfaces at the right moment. No app graveyard — your progress works for you. LISTEN MODE Audio-first review pass over lessons you've already learnt. Great for commutes. CUSTOM LISTS Pin words you want to drill more often, organised your way. Privacy Policy: https://conjugaizen.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://conjugaizen.com/terms

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

Japanese Practice4 screens
EchoCardJA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Japanese Practice at daily against EchoCardJA's fortnightly. Japanese Practice also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Japanese Practice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and EchoCardJA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Japanese Practice against 5.0 for EchoCardJA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japanese Practice ships an update daily, EchoCardJA fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Japanese Practice versus EchoCardJA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapanese PracticeEchoCardJA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Mustafa DemirTomocreate, Inc.

Customer experience

Japanese Practice

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EchoCardJA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Japanese Practice

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium 50% Off1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$89.00
1 purchases

EchoCardJA

One-time1
  • EchoCard JA – Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Japanese Practice free?
Japanese Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoCardJA free?
EchoCardJA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Japanese Practice or EchoCardJA?
Japanese Practice and EchoCardJA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Japanese Practice or EchoCardJA have ads?
Neither Japanese Practice nor EchoCardJA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Japanese Practice or EchoCardJA?
Japanese Practice ships an update daily, and EchoCardJA fortnightly. Most recently, Japanese Practice was updated on October 31, 2026 and EchoCardJA on October 31, 2026.

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