# Learn Japanese - LuvLingua — Language, Alphabet, Grammar > Interactive Japanese language learning app with games, phrases, and grammar. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Tonkin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-luvlingua/id1048854903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Chris Tonkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/948652527) - Category: Education, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 91 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more - Released: 2015-10-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-08 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-luvlingua/id1048854903/reviews.md ## What is Learn Japanese? Learn Japanese with fun games, grammar, expressions, alphabet, food and places. Learn to speak Japanese with fun games, phrasebook, beginner and intermediate level courses. Listen to all the essential words and phrases you need to build a solid foundation of Japanese. This app was created by a language teacher who found that students learn language more effectively through fun and repetition. Different learning styles are catered to with the many games and quizzes: - Visual (picture quiz) - Auditory (listening quiz) - Read-Write (multichoice quiz, word guess) Learn common words and phrases that are sorted into many useful categories. Phrasebook sets include: greetings, hobbies, conversation, food, animals, language difficulties, travel phrases, adjectives, verbs, countries, clothing, colors, emergencies, shopping, directions, numbers, school, work, and telling the time. Learn the 4 Japanese writing systems - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and Roomaji - and pronunciation in the Alphabet Section. Listen to authentic, high quality audio of a beautiful Japanese native speaker with clear pronunciation. This app will help you learn Japanese for travel in Japan, work, school, fun, or to talk to your friends or partner. All Japanese words and phrases are in Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana and Roomaji. Study a new language set every day and practice it in the Games Section. Learn language tips and grammar in the Grammar Section. Quickly find a word in the Search Section. Change user language and romanisation (roomaji) in the App Settings. Read about Japanese food and famous places. Words and phrases have been translated by native speakers into English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional characters), Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese. All language is carefully translated by native speakers and NOT by computers/online translators. Created by a team of Japanese native speakers, language teacher and iOS developer. If you have any feedback, please let us know what you think. There will be regular updates and improvements in the future. PLEASE NOTE: This app has subscriptions to access all content and features in the app. The 1 month/year subscriptions renew automatically. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Manage your subscriptions in your Account settings. Auto renewal may be turned off in your Account settings. The Lifetime purchase is a one time payment. All purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. http://www.luvlingua.com/privacy/Privacy_Policy_Learn_Japanese_LuvLingua.html LuvLingua - Love Learning Languages https://www.luvlingua.com/learnjapanese.html ## Key features - Fun language games - Phrasebook with common expressions - Grammar lessons - Learn Japanese alphabets (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Romaji) - Native speaker audio - Categorized vocabulary sets ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Package - 1 month | $2.99 | per month | | Premium Package - 1 year | $18.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Package - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-luvlingua/id1048854903/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Really Fun *2025-11-04* We need more reviews because this app is amazing! Beautifully built! ### 3/5 — Belki *2024-07-25, version 3.4.1* Güzel ama her şey ücretli , en önemli şeyler , harflerin çoğu paralı ### 5/5 — Top *2022-12-22, version 3.3.1* Muito fácil de aprender ### 4/5 — HARİKAA *2022-03-18, version 3.2.0* tek kelimeyle harika bir uygulama Japonca kursuna gidiyorum gitmeden önce bu uygulamadan yararlanmıştım ve kursa gittiğimde baya kelimelerin aklımda kaldığını farkettim ve sonunda uygulamayı tekrar buldum tek sıkıntısı premium olması diğer yerlerin çünkü her uygulama ücretli ve biz ücretsiz Japonca çalışabileceğimiz uygulama bulamıyoruz ### 4/5 — Bazı bölümler paralı *2021-07-23, version 2.16* Bir puan kırdım çünkü bazı bölümler paralı.Lütfen parasız olsun….Ama onun dışında güzel bir uygulama.Basılı tutup yararlıya basarsanız sevinirim. ### 5/5 — F0DA *2020-07-13, version 2.07* Que curso maravilhoso, entre que tu vai aprender bastante man, pena que tem poucas avaliações ### 4/5 — Ajuda *2019-12-17, version 2.01* Não está saindo o áudio no aplicativo ### 5/5 — Adorei!!!!! *2019-12-17, version 2.01* Que app perfeito!!! Muito obrigada por disponibilizar isso de forma gratuita!!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Learn Japanese ### How does LuvLingua teach Japanese? LuvLingua uses a method developed by a language teacher, incorporating fun games and repetition to cater to different learning styles. It includes visual, auditory, and read-write quizzes to reinforce learning. ### What writing systems does LuvLingua cover? LuvLingua teaches all four Japanese writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Romaji. All words and phrases are presented in these formats, along with English translations. ### Does LuvLingua offer offline access? The provided data does not specify offline access. However, it mentions regular updates and improvements, suggesting an active development cycle. ### What is the cost of LuvLingua subscriptions? LuvLingua offers a 1-month subscription for $2.99 and a 1-year subscription for $18.99. There is also a lifetime purchase option for a one-time payment. ### How can I cancel my LuvLingua subscription? Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account settings, where auto-renewal may also be turned off. ### Is LuvLingua suitable for beginners? Yes, LuvLingua offers beginner and intermediate level courses, focusing on essential words and phrases to build a solid foundation in Japanese. ### What languages are supported for translation in LuvLingua? Words and phrases in LuvLingua have been translated by native speakers into English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. ### How often is LuvLingua updated? The app was last updated on November 6, 2024, indicating regular updates and improvements are provided by the development team. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.5.1 — 2024-11-06 Improved hiragana and katakana ### 3.5.0 — 2024-10-08 Improved images ### 3.4.1 — 2024-02-12 Bug fix for menus ### 3.4.0 — 2024-02-06 Better learning driven course and game structure ### 3.3.3 — 2023-05-17 Dark mode theme added ## Apps similar to Learn Japanese | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Japanese!! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-08.*