JapanesePod101 vs Tungo
JapanesePod101
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| Figure | JapanesePod101 | Tungo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 7.9 (#161) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Languages offered | 34 | 9 |
| Offline lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Speech practice | Yes | Yes |
| Support | JapanesePod101 says its dedicated customer service team responds to email inquiries within 1 business day. | In-app chat is available from 9 AM to 10 PM; the contact page says email replies arrive within four hours and support is provided in Bangla. |
| Teaching method | Content is approved through a certified Japanese teacher and includes pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading notes, grammar explanations and cultural information. | The method page describes spaced repetition using FSRS, retrieval practice, a 90% unit mastery gate, and oral-first lessons. |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
Tungo
- PlusPrice not published
- Speak English$8, paid once
- Freelancer English$17, paid once
- IELTS Band Booster$40, paid once
- 7-day access49 BDT, paid once
- Annual access1,499 BDT 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.