# Katakana Native

> Katakana Native (iPhone/iPad app by Ryoma Inoue.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakana-native/id6756690452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryoma Inoue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862345588)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-17
- Data updated: 2026-02-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakana-native/id6756690452/reviews.md

## What is Katakana Native?

"Why is your Japanese so good, yet you still sound different from a native?"

You know the answer. It’s your Katakana.

You’ve mastered the grammar and the Kanji, but when it comes to Katakana words, you revert to your native English pronunciation. Are you afraid of sounding stereotypical? Or is it just a lack of confidence?

Stop running away from Katakana. > Most foreigners struggle with Katakana because they try to "save" the English origin. But to sound truly native in Japan, you need to embrace the Katakana rhythm. Katakana Native helps you overcome that psychological barrier and perfect your pronunciation through:

● The "Katakana vs. Native" Audit: Instantly see and hear the gap between how you say it and how a local says it.
● Phonetic Deep Dives: Understand the "why" behind the shift (e.g., why "Paris" becomes "Pa-ri"). No more guessing.
● Fearless Practice: Build the muscle memory to pronounce Katakana with 100% confidence, so you never have to hesitate in a conversation again.
● Progress Visualisation: Track your journey from "English-heavy" to "Japan-native" with precision charts.

You’ve come too far to let Katakana hold you back. Unlock the Lifetime Pro version to access every word and rule. Master the nuance. Sound like a local. Own the conversation.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-02-05

Added a new mode, wasei-eigo
New icon

### 1.2.3 — 2026-02-03

Introduced ads for free version

### 1.2.2 — 2026-02-02

New support url

### 1.2.1 — 2026-01-30

New marketing URL upldated

### 1.2 — 2026-01-28

Marketing URL added
Fixed an issue that words break into two lines

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