JapanesePod101 vs Language Zen
JapanesePod101
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| Figure | JapanesePod101 | Language Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 8.4 (#70) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | 312 W 2nd St, Casper, Wyoming, United States |
| Languages offered | 34 | 1 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | The maker links to Language Zen apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play. |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | JapanesePod101 is an audio/video lesson-based program designed to get learners speaking Japanese from their first lesson. | Language Zen teaches Spanish through personalized language lessons. |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
Language Zen
- 3 Month PremiumPrice not published
- 6 Month PremiumPrice not published
- 12 Month PremiumPrice not published
- FreeFree
- 3 month subscription$35.99 a year
- 6 month subscription$59.99 a year
- 12 month subscription$95.99 a year
In their own words
JapanesePod101
JapanesePod101 teaches Japanese through short audio and video lessons designed to help learners speak from their first lesson. Sessions run 3 to 15 minutes and cover levels from Absolute Beginner through Advanced, with new lessons each week. The materials include pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar explanations, reading notes, and cultural information approved through a certified Japanese teacher. Study tools include spaced-repetition flashcards, vocabulary and phrase lists, voice recording, translations, read-along notes, and daily lessons. The service has Android and iOS apps as well as a website; learners can download lessons for offline study and sync progress between the app and website. iCloud syncing is available on iOS but not Android. Premium PLUS adds access to a personal Japanese teacher, a personalized program, feedback, corrections, and private messaging. The free plan includes selected lessons and a seven-day Premium trial. Paid plans start at $4/mo (annual); plan prices are also listed in USD based on a 24-month subscription cost.
Language Zen
Language Zen has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.