# Koi Kioku — Japanese that actually sticks > Japanese that actually sticks (iPhone/iPad app by Masaya Sasaki.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koi-kioku/id6792190724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Masaya Sasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791490794) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koi-kioku/id6792190724/reviews.md ## What is Koi Kioku? Koi Kioku is a Japanese learning app built around one idea: memory that lasts. Beni-sensei, your koi fish teacher, guides you through spaced repetition (FSRS) that schedules each card at exactly the right moment. FREE FOREVER • Hiragana & Katakana — complete recognition decks • First Words & Emergency phrases • Smart review scheduling that adapts to you • A daily goal you set yourself, and a streak freeze each month if you miss a day • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — see what's due without opening the app • Works fully offline — your learning data never leaves your device KOI KIOKU PRO • Every deck unlocked — all levels and situations • AI decks: type any topic ("ordering at a cafe") and get a 20-card deck made for you • Oral practice: answer out loud, and Beni-sensei reacts in character — choose her personality, from fired-up coach to sharp-tongued critic to Kansai comedian • Ask anything about Japanese while you study — or tap "Why?" right on an answer for an instant explanation • Learning insights: review forecasts, accuracy trends, and your hardest cards • 5 streak freezes a month instead of 1 — miss a day without losing your streak • Audio on every card A PATH, NOT A PILE OF DECKS Follow one clear route from kana through everyday words to JLPT levels, and step off into real-life situations — restaurants, trains, hospitals — whenever you need them. Nothing is locked behind a previous step. PROGRESS YOU CAN TRUST "Known" here means a card you should still recall a week from now, not one you flipped once. Watch your known count grow, see how far you are through N5, N4 and N3, and find out which situations you're ready to practice. Collect badges along the way — and once you've earned one, it stays earned. STUDY THAT FEELS ALIVE Multiple exercise types (choice, listening, cloze, typing, matching), correct/wrong sounds, streaks, and a mascot who actually cares whether you remember. PRIVACY FIRST Your cards and progress stay on your device. No ads, no tracking, no analytics SDKs. Speech recognition for oral practice runs entirely on-device — audio never leaves your phone. Subscription: Yearly $59.99 or Monthly $19.99. Auto-renews, cancel anytime in Settings. Terms: https://koikioku.onebuzz.net/support Privacy: https://koikioku.onebuzz.net/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month | | Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2026-08-11 A clearer path, and progress you can trust. • Decks are now a path — kana to everyday words to JLPT, with real-life situations you can jump into anytime. Nothing is locked. • "Known" now means a card you should still recall a week from now, not one you flipped once. Your progress numbers changed to match. • Set a daily goal, and keep your streak with a streak freeze if you miss a day • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • See how far you are through N5, N4 and N3, and which situations you're ready to practice • Cards are labeled when they're new — and when they're back because you missed them • Badges to collect — 23 of them. Once you earn one, it's yours for good • See exactly how many cards are left until your koi evolves • A progress bar while you study, so you can see the end of the session coming • Pro: tap "Why?" on any answer for an instant explanation • Bug fixes and polish ### 1.1 — 2026-07-23 More to learn, and a smarter way to learn it. • 6 new decks: JLPT N4, Numbers & Time, Hospital & Pharmacy, Student Life, Weather & Small Talk, Asking Directions • Every existing deck got bigger — 800+ cards across 20 decks now • Two new exercise types: put scrambled sentences back in order, or type what you hear • Real native-style audio on every word card • Bug fixes and polish ### 1.0 — 2026-07-20 No release notes. ## More apps by Masaya Sasaki - [Pairlog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pairlog/id6791490792) All apps by Masaya Sasaki: https://appshunter.io/developer/6791490794 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*