i loveD it (BEWARE)
it was great. it went downhill when i purchased all levels. after i tried to pay, the levels didn’t load. i reloaded the app, restarted my phone and nothing. sent an email (no response) and then immediately, the levels loaded. i never got charged for the purchase but after it loaded, my phone crashed. i have since reset my entire phone and did a full restore from no backup on itunes and still have a barely functioning iphone8+. my phone constantly crashes, there is no sound or vibration, any video play or app with a camera crashes my phone. it all started after i “purchased” the levels on this app.
*update* the $5.99 payment did go through however, i’ve already uninstalled the app with no intention of reinstalling...
*update* the $5.99 payment did go through however, i’ve already uninstalled the app with no intention of reinstalling...
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Could Be Great
I started out really liking this app. Now I can’t get past the Kanji for ‘man’ no matter how many times I try. I can’t skip it either. I’ll check back later, but for now, with the writing part so buggy, I’ll try a different app.
** Edit - The recent update fixed the problem with the writing practice. This app effectively combines seeing, hearing, and writing to make learning more effective. I really appreciate the developer staying in tune with the reviews and resolving problems that come up. Highly recommend!
** Edit - The recent update fixed the problem with the writing practice. This app effectively combines seeing, hearing, and writing to make learning more effective. I really appreciate the developer staying in tune with the reviews and resolving problems that come up. Highly recommend!
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Very helpful for learning Japanese.
I have used several apps to work on learning Japanese, and I have been impressed with Learn Japanese!! in several ways. The way this app teaches hirigana writing is well thought-out. The sequencing is a nice, building progression and the drawing recognition is impressive. The app uses little quizzes to review past lessons which I found very helpful. A typical vocabulary lesson introduces four words and may include one new grammar rule. It has you build sentences, which are useful for remembering the vocabulary.
The improvements I would make to have a 5-Star rating would be adding a reference card for vocabulary and kana. And the feedback form (nicely incorporated in the settings) doesn’t work on an iPhone. (The send button is covered by the keyboard).
The improvements I would make to have a 5-Star rating would be adding a reference card for vocabulary and kana. And the feedback form (nicely incorporated in the settings) doesn’t work on an iPhone. (The send button is covered by the keyboard).
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Great help for Japanese learners!
Update: I had given this app 1 star due to my comments below. The App developer has mainly fixed the issues and I am back to loving the app again! Thanks for fixing the writing bug! I use this app all the time. Still a few bugs left like crashing, but that is pretty infrequent. I gave 4 stars. Really wanted to give 4.5.
I used to absolutely love this application but have soured on it as I get deeper into the learning.
Why did I sour? If you read the other critical reviews they mostly center on one thing. The poor interface for writing Kana. Specifically writing Kanji. I asked a Japanese friend to write the Kanji and she failed every time just like me. Not sure what the problem is but I did email the developer to please fix it.
The rest of the application is pretty good though. I am learning a lot of Kana and vocabulary. I especially like the grammar hints.
I would probably give this a 4-5 star rating but the writing glitch is very frustrating so I am only giving 3.
I am editing my review several months after I originally wrote it. The writing aspect of the program is still EXTREMELY glitchy and frustrating. The developer has not bothered to update the app since I bought it to fix the writing. Also when you click on App Support it does not work. I am downgrading my stars to 1.
Please fix the writing!!
I used to absolutely love this application but have soured on it as I get deeper into the learning.
Why did I sour? If you read the other critical reviews they mostly center on one thing. The poor interface for writing Kana. Specifically writing Kanji. I asked a Japanese friend to write the Kanji and she failed every time just like me. Not sure what the problem is but I did email the developer to please fix it.
The rest of the application is pretty good though. I am learning a lot of Kana and vocabulary. I especially like the grammar hints.
I would probably give this a 4-5 star rating but the writing glitch is very frustrating so I am only giving 3.
I am editing my review several months after I originally wrote it. The writing aspect of the program is still EXTREMELY glitchy and frustrating. The developer has not bothered to update the app since I bought it to fix the writing. Also when you click on App Support it does not work. I am downgrading my stars to 1.
Please fix the writing!!
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Great app but..
I honestly really enjoy the app! It's a great tool and I'm learning way faster than I thought I would! Japanese is a pretty complex language and the visual cues help a lot. The only downside I'm finding in the app is when you are learning to write some of the more complex letters. The sensitivity is off and no matter how careful I am when writing them, it always resets as though I've made a mistake, and I know how to draw a square so I'm pretty sure it's not me.
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This is great wow!
I watch a decent amount of anime and was wanting to learn Japanese recently, so downloaded all the free apps. Out of the four only 2 were worth while, and out of the 2 only one was worth paying for. And this one is definitely worth it. With simple reminders and review, this repetition focused app really drills japanese naturally. I'm learnjng at a fast rate and surprising all my friends. Anyways I love it and thought I should write a review when the little "like our app" button came up.
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LOVE. THIS. APP!
Update - love that this app now also includes kanji characters! For casual learners - you can choose to avoid the kanji and just learn to speak and not read. Great additional feature!
I've completed 4 lessons so far, and I'm thrilled by what I am learning and retaining. I love that it uses pictures and sound to appeal to different learning styles. And it seems to have a smart review system that adjusts based on how you are doing. Definitely worth the purchase, and it's an AMAZING value y to something like Rosetta Stone. Excited to keep using this app!!
I've completed 4 lessons so far, and I'm thrilled by what I am learning and retaining. I love that it uses pictures and sound to appeal to different learning styles. And it seems to have a smart review system that adjusts based on how you are doing. Definitely worth the purchase, and it's an AMAZING value y to something like Rosetta Stone. Excited to keep using this app!!
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