# NihongoCue — Japanese on your Lock Screen

> Japanese on your Lock Screen (iPhone/iPad app by Bijen Duwal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongocue/id6815698856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bijen Duwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815698888)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-11

## What is NihongoCue?

Learn Japanese throughout your day with NihongoCue.
NihongoCue combines structured JLPT study with an iOS Lock Screen widget, helping Kanji and vocabulary stay visible even when you are away from the app.
Choose your level from N5 through N1, set a manageable daily target, and follow a personalized learning plan built around Kanji, vocabulary, quizzes, and spaced review.
Learn in context
Explore more than 2,200 Kanji and 8,300 vocabulary entries across JLPT N5–N1.
Kanji lessons include:
- Contextual readings and meanings
- On’yomi and Kun’yomi readings
- Natural example sentences
- Furigana and English translations
- Stroke information and writing animations
- Helpful mnemonics
- Japanese pronunciation
Learn from your Lock Screen
Keep Japanese present throughout your day with the NihongoCue Lock Screen widget.
Choose:
- Kanji or vocabulary
- A specific JLPT level or mixed levels
- How frequently the content changes
- Reference mode to show the answer
- Recall mode to test yourself before revealing it
Tap supported widget content to continue learning inside the app.
Practice at your own pace
Create focused sessions using:
- Kanji flashcards
- Vocabulary flashcards
- Mixed practice
- Custom quizzes
- Adjustable session lengths
- Difficulty ratings that help prioritize future reviews
Save useful Kanji and vocabulary to build your own review collection.
Follow a clear daily plan
NihongoCue organizes due and difficult items into a focused daily learning plan. Choose how many cards you want to study and continue practicing after reaching your target.
See your progress
Track:
- Daily learning progress
- Current and longest streaks
- Recent study activity
- Kanji and vocabulary mastery
- Quiz performance
- Items that need more attention
Premium access
NihongoCue Premium unlocks the complete JLPT N5–N1 learning library, quizzes, flashcards, Japanese audio, stroke-order practice, bookmarks, progress tools, notifications, and Lock Screen learning.
Eligible annual subscriptions may include a 7-day free trial. The exact price, trial availability, renewal period, and billing terms are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled through your Apple ID settings.
Make Japanese part of the moments already in your day—with NihongoCue.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy:
https://nihongocue.pythonanywhere.com/privacy/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NihongoCue Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| NihongoCue Annual Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NihongoCue Lifetime Premium | $147.99 | one-time |


## Is NihongoCue safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess NihongoCue.

## Is NihongoCue legit?

NihongoCue has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for NihongoCue is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-07

No release notes.

## Apps similar to NihongoCue

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Perapera -AI Language Learning](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perapera-ai-language-learning/id6761471835) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [Japanese Kanji Learn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-kanji-learn/id6753912982) | — | Free | Education |
| [KanjiCards: Japanese with AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjicards-japanese-with-ai/id6766199644) | — | Free | Education |
| [JLPT Benkyo: Kanji & Vocab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jlpt-benkyo-kanji-and-vocab/id6761889158) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Education |
| [TongTong - Learn Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tongtong-learn-chinese/id6772310055) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Education |
| [Learn Japanese - LingoCat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-lingocat/id6578453417) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-11.*