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Langmate: Japanese Friends

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Learn Japanese Through Chat

9.6K ratings
751 reviews
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📚 Education
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Released
April 14, 2016
Updated
October 27, 2026

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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 about Langmate

Reviews of Langmate are mixed: the Education app is rated 4.7/5 from 9.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: great for language learners, friendship. Top complaints: lack of profile authentication system, expensive subscription. Summarized from real user reviews.

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

5.2.20

October 27, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Paid for Premium

The app says any premium subscription will come with 15,000 smiles. I did not receive them. I didn’t give one star because I have had some fun meeting new people and learning about different cultures on this platform. 🤷🏻‍♂️
TTenpuSansai

Blessed😊🙏😘😜

Great platform so far
Vvrettrr

Fun interesting app for meeting worldwide friends

This app says it's for meeting Japanese people and I have met some Japanese people but I have met people from many different parts of the world on here. Very nice and fun app
JJimbobway12223

It’s nice

Meeting people has been very fun. I use the app daily to chat and always have fun. I’ve gotten to where I plan conversations due to time zones and my work and it’s fun
TThatguydas

Good site

Good site to help learning languages
Unfortunately the scammers are there in high numbers
BHBright hopes
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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

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Add translation/language learning features

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Enhance user verification and moderation

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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.