Langmate: Japanese Friends

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Chat with people in Japan

9.6K ratings
705 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 14, 2016
  • August 5, 2026

Features

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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.

โœ“Swipe, match, and chat with Japanese users
โœ“Find people nearby with 'Around Me'
โœ“Explore Japanese cities virtually
โœ“Practice pronunciation with voice messages
โœ“Improve writing with handwriting tool
โœ“Connect with Japan culture enthusiasts
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What's New in Langmate

5.2.12

August 5, 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

Good but not good

Its good but why does we have to pay because most of the users are students and just wanna make new friends so why do we need to pay please understand for the students situation and if it is needed to pay please make the amount lower please

Cool app, but few free message chances

Like the title says, i like the app and meeting people from around the world, but really wish they gave you more free chances to message people

Good site

Good site to help learning languages

What were you thinking with this UI?

I lashed out at my girlfriend for using a dating app when what was in fact thisโ€ฆ for the love of many โ€œinnocentโ€ users out there, from a fellow dev I would recommend at the very least, the following UX / UI changes:

- More Japanese themed drawings around the borders rather than plain white backgrounds

- A banner across the top of the profile card that says โ€œLearn / practice with : [name]โ€ rather than just a photo profile card

- Instead of โ€œMatchโ€ use more generic terminology like โ€œInvitation to practice acceptedโ€ with a non-pink splash screen

- likewise instead of the red smiley button which is anyhow ambiguous, change it to a symbol for books or something like that
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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 !

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Accounts being suspended/blocked without explanation

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Notifications not working properly

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Profiles and chat logs disappearing

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Inconsistent app performance and bugs

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow more free messages/interactions

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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.