Comparison

Mainichi JLPT vs Ronri

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

Head to head
About

Mainichi JLPT

Features
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JLPT Everyday – Your all-in-one solution for JLPT N5, N4, and N3 prep. This single app packs everything you need to pass: Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Listening, Mock Tests, and even a Dictionary. Visualize your current ability with a "Predicted Score (out of 180 points)" and efficiently target your weaknesses to get closer to passing. ■ Massive Content – Over 20,000 Questions With over 20,000 questions covering Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, and Listening, you'll have an endless supply of learning. ・Characters/Vocabulary: Over 14,000 questions ・Grammar: Over 2,000 questions ・Listening: Over 2,300 questions (with native audio) ・Reading: Full-length passages, information comprehension, and content understanding in exam format ■ Master Each Word "Multifacetedly" – Aspect-Based Learning Measure proficiency across four aspects: "meaning, reading, writing, and listening." For Kanji, it's five aspects: "reading, writing, meaning, form, and listening." This ensures true retention, not just rote memorization. ■ Little by Little, in Your Spare Time Each session takes just a few minutes, allowing consistent daily study during commutes or breaks. Easy to "keep going," your skills will steadily build up. ■ Realistic Mock Tests – With a "Pass" Celebration Includes mock tests with actual exam scoring and time limits (over 2,600 exclusive questions). Words don't repeat within a single mock test. A "Pass Celebration" awaits to boost your sense of accomplishment. ■ AI Coach Tells You "Where You Stand" ・Predicted Score: Your likely score on the actual exam (out of 180 points) ・Category Outlook: Points needed to reach passing score for each subject ・Field Radar: Your accuracy rate across 5 fields: Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, and Listening ・Your Position Among Test Takers: Your predicted score overlaid on official score distribution data ・Coverage Rate: How much of the exam scope you've memorized ・Review Waiting: Words you're about to forget, presented at the right time ・Outlook to Passing: Weeks until you're in the passing range at your current pace ■ Learn in Your Native Language – Supports 12 Languages App display, question texts, choices, answer meanings, explanations, and example sentences are all available in your native language. No more getting stuck on unfamiliar words. Supports 12 languages (Japanese, English, Nepali, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Myanmar, Bengali, Thai, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Hindi). ■ Built-in Kanji, Vocabulary, and Grammar Dictionaries Three tap-to-access dictionaries with native language translations. ・Kanji Dictionary: Approx. 2,000 characters. Includes On-yomi, Kun-yomi, stroke count, grade level, meaning, and example sentences. ・Vocabulary Dictionary: Approx. 8,000 words. Includes reading, part of speech, meaning, rich synonyms, and example sentences. ・Grammar Dictionary: Approx. 400 grammar patterns. Understand meanings and usage with simple explanations and example sentences. A total of approximately 8,000 example sentences. Check unfamiliar words instantly to keep learning. ■ "Japanese Learner's Town" – Learn with Friends Worldwide Connect with fellow learners aiming for the same JLPT pass. See friends' progress, levels, and encourage each other. Daily study naturally "continues" when you're not alone. Recommended for: ・Those aiming to pass JLPT N5-N3 through self-study ・Those who don't know where to start ・Those who want to learn efficiently while confirming meanings in their native language Download for free. Start your journey to passing today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://safa-lang.com/jlpt/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://safa-lang.com/jlpt/en/privacy/

About

Ronri

This app integrates note-taking, outlining, flashcards, and exam preparation into a single study system. It allows users to collect and organize study materials, practice recall with AI-powered questions, and build language skills with built-in dictionaries.

Highlights
  • AI-powered note summarization and question generation
  • Outline and mind-map views of study material
  • Linked flashcards and spaced repetition review
  • Exam preparation with practice questions
  • Offline dictionaries for multiple languages
  • Study goal setting and calendar planning
Features
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Turn your notes into a study system. Ronri brings note-taking, outlining, flashcards, exam preparation and language practice together on iPhone and iPad. Collect your material, organise what matters and move from reading to active recall in one place. BRING YOUR MATERIAL TOGETHER Write a note, record audio, scan a page or add PDFs, text and links. Keep your sources with your notes so you can return to the original material as you learn. GIVE YOUR IDEAS STRUCTURE Build an outline with topics and subtopics. Reorder ideas, collapse detail and focus on one branch at a time. Switch between document, outline and mind-map views of the same material. Style individual ideas and include equations and graphs when you need them. Export supported formats including PDF, Markdown and OPML. ASK, RECALL AND REVIEW On compatible devices, use AI to find key points, organise a revision outline and answer questions about your notes with source references. Turn key ideas into linked flashcards, make your own cards, import supported decks or create drafts from PDFs. Check the content, recall the answer before revealing it and use spaced review to plan what comes next. PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT EXAM Start with subject and exam templates linked to curriculum topics, then adapt them to your course. Practise with Ronri's own teacher-curated questions, from focused exercises to timed mock exams where available. Explore practice for IELTS, JLPT, HSK, TOPIK, SPI and more. Subjects and formats vary by exam. Read explanations, revisit mistakes and save useful questions as flashcards. Scan questions into your Mistake Book after checking the recognised text and answers. KEEP BUILDING YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS Look up words in built-in offline dictionaries for Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean, French, German, Arabic and Latin. Save vocabulary and phrases for review, explore grammar and poetry, and practise conversations and shadowing. Pronunciation playback depends on the language and installed voices. MAKE ROOM FOR DAILY STUDY Set a daily goal, plan revision in your calendar and log study time. Use widgets to return to your notes and study tools, whether you have a few minutes or a longer session. Availability Dictionaries and selected exercises are free. Optional Super and Max subscriptions add features and practice within plan limits. AI and transcription availability varies by device, language and region. Apple Intelligence features need a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. Online AI, PDF card generation and the exam question bank need internet access. Interface languages: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Thai, French and German. Study material keeps its original or learning language. Privacy: https://rubricmark.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://rubricmark.com/contact

Screenshots

Mainichi JLPT4 screens
Ronri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ronri at none against Mainichi JLPT's shown. Mainichi JLPT's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Mainichi JLPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ronri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mainichi JLPT ships an update every 2 days, Ronri daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Mainichi JLPT versus Ronri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMainichi JLPTRonri
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB478 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin KatoA.D LONG & J ZHU

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mainichi JLPT

Subscriptions4
  • Pro 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro 3ヶ月$5.993 Months
  • Pro 6ヶ月$9.996 Months
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  • Pro 12ヶ月$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • JLPT Pro N3 lifetime$5.99
  • JLPT Pro N4 lifetime$5.99
  • JLPT Pro N5 lifetime$5.99
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  • All-Level Lifetime Pro$11.99
2 purchases

Ronri

Subscriptions2
  • Super7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Max7 Days trial$35.001 Month

Questions

Is Mainichi JLPT free?
Mainichi JLPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ronri free?
Ronri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mainichi JLPT or Ronri have ads?
Mainichi JLPT shows ads; Ronri does not.
Which is updated more often, Mainichi JLPT or Ronri?
Mainichi JLPT ships an update every 2 days, and Ronri daily. Most recently, Mainichi JLPT was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ronri on November 6, 2026.

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