# MONDO - Learning Japanese App — It unlocks your Japanese!

> Japanese language learning app with personalized reading, vocabulary, and listening practice. (iPhone/iPad app by POLYGLOTS inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mondo-learning-japanese-app/id999224988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [POLYGLOTS inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/877494774)
- Category: Education, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2015-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mondo-learning-japanese-app/id999224988/reviews.md

## What is MONDO?

POLYGLOTS MONDO - an app that unlocks Japanese reading, listening and learning Japanese.

MONDO is made for all who have an interest in Japan, especially people studying Japanese who want to read and listen above their current level to access interesting content.

- Basic features are all Free.
   Some premium feature needs "In App Purchase". See below "About premium feature".
- No need to register

# FEATURES
1. MONDO lets you create an individualised reading program based on your interests and reading level:
    - Relevant articles: MONDO includes articles which are categorised based on area of interest, such as Japanese news, art, food, drink, subcultures, and much more.
    - Difficulty: articles are sortable by difficulty level to help you target the right reading difficulty level, if desired.
    - Expected time to read: articles display the expected reading time, so you can choose to read shorter or longer articles based on your available time.

2. MONDO lets you read Japanese smoothly:
    - Simple Tap Dictionary: If you find an unknown word when you read an article, tap the word and it will be shown in Hiragana and English. This enables you to understand an article even if there are many kanji you cannot yet read, while helping you improve your kanji study at the same time.
    - Smart Scrolling: Articles can scroll automatically at your desired reading speed, to help improve your natural Japanese reading comprehension.

3. MONDO enriches your Japanese vocabulary and helps you learn through its “smart study” capability:
    - Your Wordbook: Words you look up are automatically saved into your wordbook. This creates an automatic dictionary of new words you are learning, for future reference and study.
    - Word Test: MONDO can create automated quizzes for you based on the words in your wordbook, to help you truly learn the meaning and the kanji.

4. MONDO includes a Japanese English Dictionary:
    - MONDO’s onboard dictionary lets you look up words “in app” without resorting to browser-based translation programs.
    - Words you look up in the Dictionary are also saved into your wordbook, further enabling your mastering of reading Japanese.

5. HandShake feature:
   - You can find Japanese friends, and friends learning Japanese language.
   - When you shake hands with other user, you can connect with them and see their study logs.

6. MONDO has feature to help your listening comprehension:
   - You can listen to an audio narrated by native Japanese speaker.

7. "本田家の日常"
   - This content teaches you useful Japanese expressions through daily conversations
   - Including an audio narrated by native Japanese speaker

# About premium features
1. Basic
    - You can listen to an audio narrated by native Japanese speaker unlimited
    - "本田家の日常" is available
    - USD 1.99 / month, USD 10.99 / 6 months, USD 17.99 / year
2. Gold
    - You can chat and Q&A with Japanese teachers and also use Listening Practice feature, "本田家の日常" feature unlimited.
    - USD 8.49 / month, USD 41.99 / 6 months, USD 74.99 / year
3. Super HandShake
    - If you use "Super HandShake" in HandShake feature, you can notice your handshake offer to others.
    - 5 Tickets : USD 2, 10 Tickets : USD 3,  20 Tickets : USD 4.

## About Basic and Gold (auto-renewable subscription)
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase

* Terms of Use
   https://www.polyglots.net/use_term_english/
* Terms of paid Services
   https://www.polyglots.net/premium_use_term_english/
* Privacy Policy
   https://www.polyglots.net/privacypolicy_english/

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## Key features

- Personalized reading program
- Tap dictionary for unknown words
- Smart scrolling for reading comprehension
- Automatic wordbook and quizzes
- Integrated Japanese-English dictionary
- Connect with other learners
- Native speaker audio for listening

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Gold | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Listening only | $10.49 | per 6 months |
| Premium Subscription Listening only | $18.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super HandShake 5 tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lesson Ticket (480 yen) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lesson Ticket (19800 yen) | $169.99 | one-time |
| Lesson Ticket (18800 yen) | $159.99 | one-time |
| Lesson Ticket (21800 yen) | $179.99 | one-time |
| Lesson Ticket (20800 yen) | $174.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mondo-learning-japanese-app/id999224988/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Is this app still active???

*2022-04-13*

The features are great but there are sooo many articles that are incomplete. So many articles I need to click on the website to access so then I cannot check the vocabulary or save the word easily.

### 4/5 — Good looking and useful

*2022-01-23*

Reading in the app is comfortable and I like the word quiz to unlock. The app crashes though when I open it on my Apple Watch and if it’s closed in my phone my watch won’t detect it.

### 1/5 — タップした

*2021-07-04*

単語押すと黄色くなるのどうにかならない？
個人的に要らない機能なんだけど。見づらい。

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-06-22*

The app is exactly what I was looking for. I really enjoy listening and shadowing and it’s perfect. Quilts content and option to use flash cards.

### 4/5 — Absolutely great for learning the readings of Kanji

*2020-06-01*

Some things it is missing: a better menu, font sizes

### 4/5 — Add SELF-RECORDING feature

*2020-04-09*

Great app. Add a self-recording feature in general or SPECIFICALLY under 本田家の日常 to compare your voice with natives’ voice in those lessons. Your premium will suddenly become so much more attractive.

Another suggestion is when you bookmark your favorite words, there should be examples included in the bookmarked words drawn from the sentences that the words are used. One idea is to have somewhere in the bookmark vocabulary of a word where, let’s say, when you search a particular word, sentences in articles containing that word will show up. 
This helps learners retain vocabulary more easily as they have the context where the words are used and will know how to use them more properly.

### 1/5 — 起動しない

*2020-03-20*

今日アプリを開こうとしたら、初めのローディングの画面から全く変わりませんでした

### 1/5 — No Spanish

*2018-09-04*

The page clearly states that the app is available in multiple languages including Spanish but the support team tells me it is available only in English.

### 3/5 — Audio quality is poor

*2018-08-08*

Though content is reasonable and hard work is being done, quality of audio is still (yes, I gave this feedback via customer feedback within app also) poor. Even at times there is background noise.
Another issue is, there are issues with audio playback if headset is not connected. 

Ohh yes, I am premium member of this app.

### 4/5 — Really great conceptually

*2018-06-20*

The audio in the daily talk needs to be normalized. The talking is very quiet but then the laughing is so loud it breaks my eardrums

## Frequently asked questions about MONDO

### What is MONDO's learning methodology?

MONDO utilizes a personalized reading program based on user interests and reading levels. It incorporates a tap dictionary, smart scrolling, and automated wordbook quizzes to facilitate vocabulary acquisition and comprehension.

### How does MONDO track user progress?

The app automatically saves words looked up into a personal wordbook, creating a custom dictionary for ongoing study. Automated word quizzes are generated from this wordbook to reinforce learning.

### What are the premium features in MONDO?

Premium features include unlimited audio narration by native speakers, access to the "Honda Family Daily Life" content, and unlimited use of the Listening Practice feature. The Gold tier also offers chat and Q&A with Japanese teachers.

### What is the pricing for MONDO subscriptions?

Subscription plans include monthly, 6-month, and yearly options. For example, the 'Premium Subscription Basic' is $1.99/month, and the 'Premium Subscription Gold' is $8.99/month. Longer-term plans offer cost savings.

### Is MONDO suitable for younger learners?

MONDO has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children and teenagers interested in learning Japanese. The app provides a structured and engaging learning experience.

### How often is MONDO updated?

The latest version of MONDO is 4.0.5, last updated on May 18, 2026. Updates typically include new content, feature enhancements, and bug fixes to improve the user experience.

### Can I use MONDO offline?

The provided information does not specify offline functionality for MONDO. However, features like the tap dictionary and reading articles may require an internet connection.

### What devices support MONDO?

MONDO is supported on a wide range of Apple devices, including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows users to learn Japanese across multiple platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.9 — 2026-08-25

1. 課題でふりがながある場合、音読の後のフォントが小さくなる不具合を修正しました。

### 4.0.8 — 2026-08-21

1. 記事課題で、ふりがながついている場合、発音チェックViewでもふりがなが表示されるようになりました。
2. 記事課題でシャドーイング時にエラーになる不具合を修正しました。
3. その他いくつかの改善を行いました。

### 4.0.7 — 2026-08-08

1. 記事課題でパラグラフ間の隙間を調節しました。

### 4.0.6 — 2026-07-23

1. 単語テストで解答前は音声ボタン、マイクボタンを非表示にしました。
2. 課題のライティングで機種によって日本語が入力できない不具合を修正しました。
3. その他バグ修正

### 4.0.5 — 2026-05-18

1. いくつかのバグを修正しました。

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