# Hiyoko: Learn Japanese — Beginner Hiragana, Kanji & N5

> Beginner Hiragana, Kanji & N5 (iPhone/iPad app by VUONG HY KHANG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiyoko-learn-japanese/id6815570504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VUONG HY KHANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777953383)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 161 MB
- Languages: American English, Vietnamese
- Released: 2026-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-19

## What is Hiyoko?

New to Japanese? Start from zero: every character you haven't learned yet shows romaji beside it, and each word is taught before you're quizzed on it.
Rounds take 3–4 minutes: 3D flip cards, stroke-scored writing, and N5/N4 listening at 1×, 0.75× or 0.5×.
Go from Hiragana and Katakana to the N5–N1 path with Hiyo the chick. Pro+ adds Topic courses: Travel, Anime, Conversation and more.

START FROM ZERO, WITHOUT OVERWHELM
Romaji always appears next to characters you have not learned; once you can read kana, you choose whether romaji stays on or off. Kana arrive gradually, lesson by lesson, and every round teaches first and tests after, so you are never asked about a character you have not met.

SHORT 3–4 MINUTE ROUNDS
Pick a 5, 10, or 15 minute goal. Continue combines due reviews, a new round, and an optional extra, so your next step is always clear.

FLIP CARDS
Tap to flip a 3D card, swipe right to stamp it with a hanko when you remember it, swipe left to see it again later. A reading fog hides the pronunciation: wipe it away with your finger to peek, and peeking counts as not fully remembered. Review words you just learned, cards that are due, and cards you often forget.

AN ALPHABET TAB WITH STROKE SCORES
Practise Hiragana, Katakana, and kanji. Write each stroke, get a score, and see what to practise next.

GRADED LISTENING AND SHORT READING
Graded listening sets for N5 and N4 with normal or slow audio; the script and explanation appear only after you answer. Words and sentences that have audio use native-speaker voices. Short reading passages come with furigana and romaji you can switch on or off.

PITCH ACCENT ON WORD CARDS
For words that have pitch data, the high-low line appears right on the card. Switch it on or off in Settings.

REMEMBER LONGER, REVIEW LESS
Learned cards enter spaced review. Every card has a named memory stage (New, Learning, Fair, Strong, Mastered) and shows when it returns. After a break, Hiyoko brings back just a few cards before you continue.

LEAGUE AND STREAK SHIELDS
Sign in to join the weekly league and compare XP with other learners. Everyone gets 2 shields that are used automatically when you miss a day; each used shield recharges after 7 days.

THE N5–N1 PATH
Move from Hiragana and Katakana through N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 stages. Hiyoko helps you prepare for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N5–N1) with a stage-by-stage study path; it is not official exam content or practice exams.

TOPIC COURSES WITH PRO+
Pro+ unlocks every Topic course: Basics, Travel, Anime, Interview, Cuisine, Festivals, and Conversation, with pictures and native-speaker audio.

FREE, PRO, AND PRO+
Start with free content. Pro expands the Path and flip-card sets. Pro+ includes Pro benefits and every Topic course. Both Pro and Pro+ come as 3 months, 1 year, or lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy.

The 3-month and 1-year plans are auto-renewing subscriptions: payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation; the subscription renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions.
Terms of Use: https://nihongoapps.com/hiyoko/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://nihongoapps.com/hiyoko/privacy/

Hiyoko is an independent Japanese-learning app and is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES. The interface is available in English and Vietnamese. No ads. Progress stays on your device and can sync when you sign in.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiyoko Pro 1 Year | $12.99 | per year |
| Hiyoko Pro 3 Months | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro+ Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro+ 3 Months | $9.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiyoko Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is Hiyoko safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hiyoko.

## Is Hiyoko legit?

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


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2026-10-18

• New lower prices on every plan. Pro+ costs only a little more than Pro and adds every Topic course and conversation.
• Own Pro Lifetime? Upgrade to Pro+ Lifetime and pay only the difference.
• Kana and N5 audio now ship inside the app and play instantly offline; content downloads faster and resumes after a lost connection.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.0.3 — 2026-10-17

Hiyoko 2.0.3: a new way in for learners starting from zero.
• Start from zero: romaji beside characters you have not learned, words taught before they are tested, kana unlocked lesson by lesson, and shorter rounds.
• 3D flip cards: tap to flip, swipe right to stamp a hanko when you remember, and wipe away a reading fog.
• Topics have a refreshed look, with clearer illustrations and conversations.
• Hiyo's tips now appear at the right moment, with a Romaji on/off button right on the teaching card.
• Fixed how kanji and romaji display in the first lessons.

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