# Kuma Koto — Japanese Language Learning App

> Japanese Language Learning App (iPhone/iPad app by Luis Ricardo Ruvalcaba Rendon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuma-koto/id6754604415 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luis Ricardo Ruvalcaba Rendon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849162801)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kuma-koto/id6754604415/reviews.md

## What is Kuma Koto?

Master Japanese with Kuma Koto - your friendly companion for learning hiragana, katakana, and essential vocabulary!

FEATURES

Card Review Mode
• Smart flashcard reviews that adapt to your learning pace
• Proven memory retention algorithm
• Track your progress across all subjects
• Levels also broken into JLPT levels


Falling Sakuras Games
• Fun, interactive games to reinforce learning
• Multiple difficulty levels
• Practice hiragana and katakana recognition


Conjugation Mode
• Learn Verb and Adjective conjugations
• Both modes have different tenses such as past and present, and formal and informal modes


Comprehensive Content
• Hiragana and Katakana character sets
• Essential Japanese vocabulary topics
• Beginner to advanced difficulty levels
• New JLPT mode



PROGRESS TRACKING
• Detailed learning statistics
• Cloud sync across devices
• Never lose your progress


PREMIUM FEATURES
• Unlimited vocabulary topics
• All game modes unlocked
• Advanced difficulty levels
• Full progress analytics

PERFECT FOR
• Japanese language beginners
• Students preparing for JLPT exams
• Anyone wanting to learn hiragana and katakana
• Self-paced learners


Other information
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-29

Added N3 JLPT level study mode with over 1,500 new vocabulary 

Other performance and bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2026-05-24

What's New in v1.5.0

GUEST MODE

JLPT STUDY MODE
• New JLPT tile on home screen
• Filter vocabulary by N5/N4 levels
• Study what matters for your exam



EXPANDED CONTENT
• 35 vocabulary subjects (22 new!)
• New free topics: Fundamentals, Nature & Weather, and more
• Progress bars show studied words per subject



QUICK MODE SWITCHING
• Switch between SRS and Falling Sakura instantly
• No need to return to topic selection



STREAMLINED NAVIGATION
• Combined Kana tile (Hiragana + Katakana)
• Improved login flow and navigation


FIXES
• Bug and UI fixes

### 1.4 — 2026-04-18

What's New in v1.4.0

GRAVITY GAME IMPROVEMENTS
• Platform-optimized performance
• Larger answer buttons for better readability
• Smoother gameplay experience on all devices

BUG FIXES
• Fixed gesture bar cutting off content
• Improved Midnight Galaxy theme visibility
• Better header spacing to prevent text overlap

Other UI/UX improvements

### 1.3 — 2026-04-04

What's New in v1.3.0

NEW JAPANESE PARTICLES MODE
• New study mode for Japanese particles (は, が, を, に, で, へ, と, etc.)
• 30+ example sentences with furigana readings
• Dual examples per card for deeper understanding

STUDY MODE IMPROVEMENTS
• "Study Again" button after completing review sessions
• Restart immediately with updated card deck
• Cards mastered in previous session are excluded

GRAVITY GAME
• Reset high scores per subject and difficulty level
• New "Gravity Settings" in App Settings to reset all stats
• Combo streak stats added to Hiragana/Katakana modes

UI AND BUG FIXES
• Unified card styling across all selection screens
• Refreshed home screen layout with side-by-side tiles
• Consistent theme colors throughout the app

### 1.2 — 2026-02-21

Added the Verb and Adjective conjugation modes, with different tenses and formalities.

Ui/UX upgrades and other bug fixes

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