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Langmate: Japanese Friends

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Chat with people in Japan

9.6K ratings
701 reviews
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🌐 Social Networking
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 14, 2016
  • July 29, 2026

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Developer

Langmate Inc.
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Connect with Japanese locals and Japan enthusiasts globally. Practice natural Japanese conversation, build friendships, and explore Japanese culture. Features include matching, location-based discovery, virtual travel, voice messaging, and handwriting practice.

✓Swipe, match, and chat with Japanese users
✓Find people nearby with 'Around Me'
✓Explore Japanese cities virtually
✓Practice pronunciation with voice messages
✓Improve writing with handwriting tool
✓Connect with Japan culture enthusiasts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Langmate. Based on 9.6K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for language learners
  • 👍Friendship
  • 👍Good for maintaining language skills
  • 👍Excellent app to meet new friends
  • 👍User-friendly
  • 👍Enjoyable cultural exchange
  • 👍Highly recommended
  • 👍Good app to meet Japanese people

Negative things

  • 🔒Lack of profile authentication system
  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 💰Coins required for many features
  • 🐛Buggy app with crashes and issues
  • 🔒Many fake/scammer profiles
  • 💰Limiting free features to force premium
  • 🔒Concerns about privacy and data usage
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What's New in Langmate

5.2.11

July 29, 2026

What's New in Langmate! Thank you for being a part of the Langmate community! In our latest update, we've given our messaging features a major boost! We are excited to introduce brand-new tools for translation, correction, and smart replies. Connecting with friends around the world is now smoother and more fun than ever before. Enhancements & Bug Fixes We've also squashed some pesky bugs and made performance improvements to ensure a faster, more seamless experience for everyone. A Huge Milestone! Thanks to your incredible support, Langmate is officially closing in on 4 million downloads! We couldn't have done it without you. We hope you enjoy the new and improved Langmate experience! (^_^)/

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User reviews

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Theme request to the developer

Get me dark theme guys ! My eyes started hurting and one more thing just give us tons of dms coz we will stay on your app more for the more traffic, let me know if you guys wanna do penetration testing will do it for you guys !
giganig69giganig69

Gute Gesprächspartner

Die App ist sehr gut, habe ein paar tolle Gesprächspartner. Danke
Odoru YoshiOdoru Yoshi

Good site

Good site to help learning languages
Bright hopesBright hopes

fake - fake - fake

Tons of fake profiles and scammers. Easily 15+ when all I wanted to do was practice.

And the real ones are there to just date.
Hapa1688Hapa1688

Fun

I’ve been on this app for 5 days now and it’s fun. You get to talk to many different people all over the world.
Wisniewski2257Wisniewski2257

Response from developer

That’s great to hear! 😄🌍 We’re really happy you’re enjoying your time on Langmate and meeting people from around the world. Keep having fun making Friends and Learning something new with every conversation! ✨

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Accounts being suspended/blocked without explanation

Bug

Notifications not working properly

Bug

Profiles and chat logs disappearing

Bug

Inconsistent app performance and bugs

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow more free messages/interactions

Feature

Improve filters and search options

Feature

Add translation/language learning features

Feature

Enhance user verification and moderation

Feature

Reduce subscription costs

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FAQ

What does Langmate do?

Langmate is an app designed to help you connect with Japanese locals and Japan enthusiasts worldwide. It facilitates making friends, practicing the Japanese language through natural conversations, and exploring Japanese culture.

What are the key features of Langmate?

Key features include swiping and matching to find users, the 'Around Me' function to discover people nearby, a Virtual Location feature to explore cities like Tokyo, voice messages for pronunciation practice, and a handwriting tool for kana/kanji.

Is Langmate free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core features for connecting and chatting. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or benefits may require payment.

Who is Langmate for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in making genuine connections with Japanese people, learning or practicing the Japanese language, and engaging with Japanese culture, including fans of anime, manga, and travel.

Can I find people near me with Langmate?

Yes, Langmate includes an 'Around Me' feature that allows you to find and connect with people located near your current location. This is particularly useful for travelers and expats looking to meet locals.