# kawaiiDungeon - Learn Japanese — Kawaii JLPT vocab learning > Game-based Japanese vocabulary, hiragana, and katakana learning app. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Dittmer.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiidungeon-learn-japanese/id1519241184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jan Dittmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015333180) - Category: Games, Education, Casual, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.74/5 from 185 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 151 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Released: 2021-03-31 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiidungeon-learn-japanese/id1519241184/reviews.md ## What is kawaiiDungeon? Learn Japanese for free with kawaiiDungeon, completely without ads! kawaiiDungeon will help you to learn Japanese faster while reading and writing hiragana, katakana and vocabulary in a fun and interactive way! kawaiiDungeon is perfect for beginners who want to learn a lot of new vocabulary and is especially effective when using together with kawaiiNihongo, our grammar focused learning app! kawaiiDungeon offers the following features: ◆ Completely free! ▸ All dungeons are free to use without the need of unlocking or paying for them. Learn as much as you want! ◆ Learn ▸ Learn to read Japanese by covering all hiragana and katakana. ▸ Expand your Japanese skills with over 1000 JLPT N5-N4 vocabulary. ▸ Bite-sized lessons, so you can learn regardless if you have a lot of time or just quickly on the bus! ▸ All lessons are voiced from Japanese native speakers. ◆ Play ▸ Help Riko to defeat evil goons by learning Japanese! ▸ Collect weapons, level up, get stronger and improve your Japanese skills! An active internet connection is required on your first start and when you want to interact with other online functions. All levels can be played without the need of an internet connection after the initial setup! For support, contact: support@mardukcorp.de ## Key features - Learn hiragana and katakana - Over 1000 JLPT N5-N4 vocabulary - Bite-sized, interactive lessons - Native speaker audio - Game-like progression and collection ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Star Fragment x150 | $1.99 | one-time | | Star Fragment x1000 | $3.99 | one-time | | Star Fragment x500 | $2.99 | one-time | | Additional Customizations | $3.99 | one-time | | Limited Time Bundle - Tachi | $1.99 | one-time | | Limited Time Bundle - Katana | $1.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Limited Time Bundle - MagicOrb | $0.99 | one-time | | Star Fragment x1000 | $1.99 | one-time | | Goddess Path - Major Blessing | $2.99 | one-time | | Goddess Path - Modest Blessing | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of kawaiiDungeon? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn - 🚀 Fast vocabulary learning - 🤩 Cute and appealing design - 📚 Helps remember characters - 🎮 Gamified learning experience - ✅ Good for beginners - 💯 Highly recommended by users - 🗣️ Supports multiple languages **Cons** - ⚠️ Dangerous ads encountered - 🤔 Confusing weapon upgrades - 💰 Unclear payment/upgrade system - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🔄 App requires re-downloading - ❌ Incorrect Japanese content - 🛒 Loot boxes and in-app purchases criticized **Commonly reported bugs** - Ads try to steal credentials - Cannot click on inventory - App crashes while launching - App requires deletion and re-download - Incorrect Japanese pronunciation and words **Most requested features** - Way to buy fox fires/supplies for upgrades - Guidebook on maxing weapons - See enemy weapon before level - Faster player vs player combat - More levels for other games ## Recent user reviews (10 of 33) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kawaiidungeon-learn-japanese/id1519241184/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing but dangerous ad *2025-12-15, version 2.5.6* The app is really good and I don’t think they manually choose the adds inserted into the game but one of them tried to pass itself as discord to steal my credentials 😱. Please dev fix that! ### 5/5 — Love this game! *2025-08-21* I find it hard to keep up on daily Japanese practice, especially when it has a streak kind of thing like duolingo, but this kawaiiDungeon keeps it fun and interesting. The daily quests are engaging, the wording and rewards keeping it from feeling like a hassle or chore, but something to earn or complete. One thing I would like to suggest or see done is to have a way to buy fox fires or other supplies to upgrade your weapons because it’s gotten to the point where I get more coins and star fragments than anything else and would like to be able to upgrade my supplies. I’d also like a guidebook on how you max out your weapons. ### 3/5 — Confused, sort of good though? *2024-12-08* I like this game a lot , but I think they should think of a new way to have you pay. The weapons are confusing. I’d rather pay $10 and not have to worry about upgrading things that I barely understand. They make the bad guys hard to beat because they want you to upgrade. It’s just not the right move I think for charging money. ### 5/5 — Nice *2024-11-07, version 2.5.6* Nice for learning! ### 5/5 — Fun way to learn Japanese *2024-08-20* I love the game and the story line and the ability to learn Japanese all the while.ありがとうございます　😊 ### 5/5 — very helpful *2024-08-16* editing my review as i noticed i was overlooking the solution to my problem. i use this app every day and my japanese is getting a lot better! i recommend also using kawaii nihongo alongside this for best results ### 4/5 — very helpful *2024-08-16* small suggestion. it would be useful if the player can see what weapon the enemy will be using on each level before starting, so we can equip the stronger weapon too. i find myself just using the magic ball for the neutral damage and not trying anything else in case i pick wrong ### 5/5 — Language learning *2024-08-02, version 2.5* I like this learning app. It helps you learn lots of words. I’m learning Japanese on here. ### 5/5 — amazing game 1 suggestion *2024-07-07* amazing game only suggestion is that in player vs player please make it so if you both get the answer right then only the fastest will be able to hit or will do a little more damage so that its more who understands material better 🙏🧛🏻🧛🏻 ### 5/5 — Vocabulary *2024-04-07* I’ve tried Japanese vocabulary words and it tajes too long to learn them, but in here you can learn like 5 vocabulary just in just 2 minutes, it’s actually a good app ngl unless there are alternatives ## Frequently asked questions about kawaiiDungeon ### What does kawaiiDungeon do? kawaiiDungeon is an app designed to help users learn Japanese vocabulary, hiragana, and katakana. It uses a fun, game-like approach with interactive lessons and a story element to make learning engaging. The app aims to help users learn faster and expand their Japanese skills effectively. ### What are the key features of kawaiiDungeon? Key features include learning all hiragana and katakana, expanding vocabulary with over 1000 JLPT N5-N4 words, bite-sized lessons for flexible learning, and audio from native Japanese speakers. The app also incorporates game mechanics like collecting weapons and leveling up. ### Is kawaiiDungeon free to use? Yes, the app is described as completely free, with all dungeons available without any unlocking or payment required. Users can learn as much as they want without cost. However, the app does mention in-app purchases. ### What are the compatibility and internet requirements? An active internet connection is required for the first start and for interacting with online functions. After the initial setup, all levels can be played without an internet connection. The app is available on mobile devices. ### Who is the target audience for kawaiiDungeon? This app is perfect for beginners who want to learn a lot of new Japanese vocabulary and script. It is especially effective when used in conjunction with grammar-focused learning apps, making it suitable for those starting their Japanese language journey. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.6 — 2024-10-26 Riko takes a break from beating up MardukCorp goons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 2.5.5 — 2024-10-15 Riko takes a break from beating up MardukCorp goons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 2.5.4 — 2024-09-03 Riko takes a break from beating up MardukCorp goons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 2.5.2 — 2024-08-23 Riko takes a break from beating up MardukCorp goons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. For more news about the kawaiiDungeon universe, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @kawaiiNihongo or @kawaiiNihongoApp ### 2.5 — 2024-06-06 Riko takes a break from beating up MardukCorp goons and takes care of some bugs instead! She is sure you will enjoy learning Japanese even more and it makes the experience better for everyone. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*