JapanesePod101 vs Mango Languages
JapanesePod101
japanesepod101.com
Mango Languages
mangolanguages.comSide by side
| Figure | JapanesePod101 | Mango Languages |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 9.3 (#5) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2007 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Languages offered | 34 | 70 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Mango provides downloads through the Apple App Store and Google Play. |
| Offline lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Placement test | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | JapanesePod101 is an audio/video lesson-based program designed to get learners speaking Japanese from their first lesson. | Mango is a language-learning platform built to help people speak through real conversations and cultural context. |
| Speech practice | Yes | Yes |
| Support | JapanesePod101 says its dedicated customer service team responds to email inquiries within 1 business day. | Customer support handles login issues, billing questions, and product problems through a support request and Help Center. |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
Mango Languages
- Individual$13.99 a month
- Family$19.99 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
- Individual$120 a year
- Family$150 a year
- Individual Annual$10 a month
- Family Annual$12.50 a month
- Individual Monthly$13.99 a month
- Family Monthly$19.99 a month
- Library AccessFree
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.
Mango Languages
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