# Fluency Tool: Speak Japanese — Shadowing, JLPT & Flashcards

> Japanese speaking practice app with shadowing, flashcards, grammar, and games. (iPhone/iPad app by MY SENPAI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-tool-speak-japanese/id6776249410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MY SENPAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896766272)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-tool-speak-japanese/id6776249410/reviews.md

## What is Fluency Tool?

Speak Japanese out loud, not just read it. Fluency Tool plays a native speaker saying a sentence, opens your microphone, records you saying it back, and shows you what you said and what you need to improve.

Shadowing means repeating a native speaker right after you hear them. It trains pronunciation and rhythm, the part of Japanese that textbooks and flashcards leave out.

HOW A SESSION WORKS
A JLPT-graded sentence plays in a native voice. The microphone opens on its own, you say the sentence, and your recording plays back so you can hear the difference. Speech recognition scores the attempt, and sentences you miss come back later in the same session. This hands-free loop is called Echo Fluency.

WHAT IS INSIDE
Flashcards with spaced repetition
Rate cards Again, Hard, Medium, or Easy. The SM-2 method sets the next interval from your rating and each card's ease factor. JLPT decks for all five levels are preloaded; long-press any kanji for on'yomi, kun'yomi, and meaning.

JLPT Grammar Guide, N5 to N1
Every pattern in one reference, native audio on each example, a quiz on tap. Status tracks as Learning, Reviewing, or Mastered.

Vocabulary games from your own decks
Fever Pitch, kanji Hangman, matching, and crosswords, generated from the words you are actively studying.

Dashboard
Your daily goal, a 7- or 30-day activity chart, and a roadmap across all 25 sub-levels.

WHO IT IS FOR
Learners who can already read Japanese and want to start speaking it. JLPT candidates get speaking practice organized by the same levels as the exam, which tests reading and listening only. If you read Japanese but hesitate to say it, this is the missing half.

Learning English instead? Choose English as your target language and practice speaking the same way.

HOW IT STARTS
Pick a JLPT level and sub-level (25 in total) in onboarding, then say your first sentence within a minute. Speaking, flashcards, grammar, and games all draw on that level's content, so progress in one shows up in the others.

BEFORE YOU START
You will want to have some understanding of hiragana and katakana; the app does not teach them. Echo Fluency and speech recognition need an internet connection. Flashcards, games, and crosswords work offline. Core features are free, with no subscription and no trial. One optional one-time in-app purchase removes banner ads.

## Key features

- Hands-free shadowing loop
- Speech recognition scoring
- SM-2 flashcards (Anki-compatible)
- JLPT grammar reference
- Vocabulary games
- Progress tracking dashboard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Limited-Time Offer | $11.00 | one-time |
| Remove In-App Native Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is Fluency Tool safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Fluency Tool.

## Is Fluency Tool legit?

Fluency Tool: Speak Japanese appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Fluency Tool is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluency-tool-speak-japanese/id6776249410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-08-26*

App très pratique pour la prononciation et l’apprentissage du japonais j’adore !

**Developer response:** Thank you for trying Fluency Tool and for the great review! 
If you have any ideas how we can make the app even better, please let us know:
fluencytool@my-senpai.com

## Frequently asked questions about Fluency Tool

### Does Fluency Tool have ads?

Yes, Fluency Tool contains banner advertisements. An optional one-time in-app purchase is available to remove these ads.

### What is the learning methodology of Fluency Tool?

Fluency Tool uses a combination of Echo Fluency shadowing, SM-2 spaced repetition flashcards, and a JLPT grammar guide. This multi-faceted approach aims to improve speaking, vocabulary, and grammar comprehension.

### How does Fluency Tool track progress?

The app features a dashboard that tracks your daily goals, provides 7- or 30-day activity charts, and displays a roadmap across all 25 JLPT sub-levels. Progress in speaking, flashcards, and grammar is integrated.

### What are the pricing details for Fluency Tool?

The core features of Fluency Tool are free to use. There is no subscription required, and no trial period. An optional one-time in-app purchase is available to remove ads.

### Is Fluency Tool suitable for beginners?

Fluency Tool is designed for intermediate learners (N4-N2) who can already read Japanese. It requires users to know hiragana and katakana, as these are not taught within the app.

### What devices are supported by Fluency Tool?

Fluency Tool is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Fluency Tool updated?

The latest version of Fluency Tool is 3.0.75, and it was last updated on September 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### Does Fluency Tool offer offline functionality?

Yes, flashcards, games, and crosswords within Fluency Tool work offline. However, the Echo Fluency and speech recognition features require an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.109 — 2026-10-29

Kanji Tower
- New Reviews due button: see how many kanji are ready to review and run them in one go.
- Tap a floor to review only that floor's kanji.
- Remove a floor you opened by mistake, along with its progress and review cards.
- Tapping a floor far above your current one now asks first.
- A ? button explains how the Tower works. Each writing card has its own ? that lists every control.
- The meaning pill now sits above the writing box and shows the kanji's reading.
- The Beta label is gone.

Stats
- New Kanji proficiency chart: your Tower progress for each school grade, 1 to 6.

### 3.0.104 — 2026-10-25

Indonesian is now a supported language: full interface and Indonesian translations for 3,996 Japanese and 2,498 English practice sentences. Kanji writing program added.

### 3.0.81 — 2026-10-16

Two screens have a new design.

Recording: the red wave now moves with your voice while you speak, so you can see the microphone is picking you up.

Dashboard: today's goal, sentences due and your streak sit at the top, with cards ready and this week's totals below.

Also new:
• An Updates list on the dashboard for tips, streak milestones and app news
• A hints bell on the Recording screen that shows one hint at a time
• Reminders that name what you practiced and what is due
• Microphone and speech permissions are requested when you pick a language

Fixes:
• English answers with a missing or extra word are no longer marked correct
• The dictionary shows one card per word and meaning
• Fixed a crash the first time the microphone is allowed

### 3.0.78 — 2026-09-29

New screenshots.

### 3.0.77 — 2026-09-28

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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