Pocket JLPT vs WaniKani for JLPT study
Choose Pocket JLPT when you want to practice vocabulary and grammar at your JLPT level. Work through sentence questions, understand your mistakes, and revisit weak areas from N5 to N1. If you already study kanji with WaniKani, Pocket JLPT gives those study sessions a practical next step.
Put the words you recognize into practice.
Knowing a word is a useful start. Pocket JLPT asks you to choose what fits in context, with vocabulary and grammar questions organized around your JLPT level.
- Start directly at your chosen N5–N1 level
- Practice vocabulary and grammar together
- Read explanations and return to difficult material
Three free starter sessions at every level. Subscribe for more practice in the app.
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| Decision | Pocket JLPT | WaniKani |
|---|---|---|
| Study focus | Vocabulary and grammar questions in context | Radicals, kanji, and vocabulary |
| Where you start | Choose your JLPT level from N5 to N1 | Follow the kanji learning curriculum |
| A reason to choose it | You want guided JLPT vocabulary and grammar practice | You want mnemonics and scheduled kanji reviews |
Practice at the level you’re working toward
Select N5, N4, N3, N2, or N1 and begin a guided session. Pocket JLPT keeps your vocabulary and grammar practice organized around that level, with a clear next step in your Journey.
Check your understanding in a sentence
Recognizing a kanji or remembering a word’s meaning is useful. Choosing the answer that fits a sentence also asks you to consider grammar and context. Pocket JLPT gives you repeated opportunities to practice that choice and understand the answer.
Every question is reviewed by a native Japanese speaker before publication. Explanations and weak-area practice help you make use of the questions you miss.
How does it fit alongside WaniKani?
WaniKani teaches radicals, kanji, and vocabulary through mnemonics, lessons, and scheduled reviews. Pocket JLPT adds guided vocabulary and grammar quizzes organized from N5 to N1.
You can keep your kanji routine and use Pocket JLPT for a short block of contextual practice. Include reading, listening, and full exam practice in your preparation too.
Take your practice with you
Pocket JLPT works offline on iPhone and iPad, without an app account. Your progress shows the sessions you’ve completed and the time you’ve put in.
Try three free starter sessions at each level. You’ll need a subscription for more practice in the app; free browser sessions let you preview the question format now.
Make your next session Pocket JLPT.
Choose your level and try three free starter sessions. iPhone & iPad.
Sources
Written by the Pocket JLPT team using published product details. This is a feature comparison, with sources linked above.
Features and access can change. Check each provider’s current offers. Pocket JLPT is independent of the JLPT organizers.