# Kiku Mentor — Japanese Listening & JLPT Prep

> Japanese Listening & JLPT Prep (iPhone/iPad app by Archmob Pte Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiku-mentor/id6761232956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Archmob Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242870015)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiku-mentor/id6761232956/reviews.md

## What is Kiku Mentor?

Master Japanese listening comprehension with Kiku Mentor — the adaptive audio trainer with pronunciation most apps get wrong.

WHY THE AUDIO IS DIFFERENT
Japanese particles change how they sound. は is read "wa," を is read "o," へ is read "e" — and most listening apps read them literally, teaching your ear the wrong sounds. Kiku Mentor pronounces every particle correctly, so what you hear is real Japanese.
• Correct particle pronunciation — は as "wa," を as "o," へ as "e"
• Speed control from 0.5× to 1.5× — slow it down to catch every mora, then build up to native pace
• Tap any word in the transcript to replay the audio from exactly that word
• Premium AI voice — natural, native-quality narration, not robotic text-to-speech

Listen to native-quality passages on real Japanese topics: daily conversations, announcements, news, and more. Kiku Mentor adapts to your level, helping you build the listening intuition you need from N5 through N1.

KEY FEATURES
• Audio passages for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1
• Full transcripts with word-by-word breakdowns
• Comprehension quizzes after every passage
• Two-speaker dialogue passages for real conversation practice
• SRS vocabulary cards — review words you've encountered
• New passages added weekly

HOW IT WORKS
1. Choose your level
2. Listen to a short passage (0:15–1:30)
3. Follow along with the full transcript — tap any word to replay it
4. Adjust the speed to match your ear
5. Take the comprehension quiz
6. Add new vocabulary to your SRS deck for spaced review

FREE TIER
N5 passages — free for 7 days, then 3 per day.

KIKU MENTOR PRO
Unlock all levels (N5–N1), unlimited daily listening, full vocabulary SRS, and offline playback. Try free for 7 days.

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
• Kiku Mentor Pro Annual: $39.99/year (7-day free trial)
• Kiku Mentor Pro Monthly: $5.99/month
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://archmob.com/privacy


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.28.0 — 2026-07-07

A cleaner path to Kiku Mentor Pro — start your free trial right when you begin, and enjoy a smoother upgrade flow throughout the app.

Plus polish to our audio playback so passages sound their best: correct particle pronunciation (は as "wa," を as "o," へ as "e"), adjustable speed, and tap-to-replay any word in the transcript.

### 1.27.0 — 2026-04-14

Fixes text overflow in passage transcripts — long sentences now wrap correctly within the screen.

### 1.25.0 — 2026-04-12

• Fixed text overflow in passage transcript and explore views

### 1.24.0 — 2026-04-11

• Fixed text overflow in dialogue and passage views — sentences now wrap correctly on all screen sizes

### 1.23.0 — 2026-04-10

• Fixed text overflow in dialogue and passage views — sentences now wrap correctly on all screen sizes
• Quiz answer buttons and level selectors sized correctly

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