JapanesePod101 vs TVÍK
JapanesePod101
japanesepod101.comTVÍK
tvik.isSide by side
| Figure | JapanesePod101 | TVÍK |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | 48,500 ISK/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 7.6 (#213) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Languages offered | 34 | 1 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline lessons | Yes | No |
| Speech practice | Yes | No |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
TVÍK
- Without Union Reimbursement48,500 ISK a month
- With Union ReimbursementPrice not published
- TVÍK course license (without union reimbursement)48,500 ISK, paid once
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.