# NihongoLoop: Learn Japanese — Hiragana, Kanji & Vocabulary

> Hiragana, Kanji & Vocabulary (iPhone/iPad app by Matteo Applauso.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongoloop-learn-japanese/id6771153952 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matteo Applauso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896772791)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nihongoloop-learn-japanese/id6771153952/reviews.md

## What is NihongoLoop?

Learn Japanese a few minutes at a time. NihongoLoop turns hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking into short practice loops you can finish anywhere.

Instead of long lessons, you get quick, focused exercises that build a real daily habit. Read, listen, answer and speak — then let the app bring back the items you keep missing until they stick.

WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE
• Hiragana and katakana drills, plus a Time Attack mode
• A full kana dictionary with your accuracy for every row
• Vocabulary and kanji reading with image hints and natural-sounding audio
• Useful everyday phrases, in both directions
• Grammar exercises for particles and sentence patterns
• Listening prompts with pre-recorded pronunciation
• Speaking practice with pronunciation checks
• A new mixed Daily Challenge every day
• Situational mixes: konbini, restaurant, train station, hotel and more

BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY
• Loops take just a few minutes
• Streaks and achievements keep you coming back
• Stats show your accuracy and recent answers
• Weak Items automatically collects your mistakes for focused review

LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE
The whole app, including word meanings and feedback, is available in English, Español, Português (Brasil), Français, Deutsch, Italiano and 한국어.

Perfect for beginners and early intermediate learners, JLPT N5 and N4 preparation, anime and manga fans, and anyone planning a trip to Japan.

PREMIUM
NihongoLoop is free to use. Optional auto-renewable Premium subscriptions remove ads and unlock AI speaking exercises, Weak Items review, custom loop length and unlimited retries. Payment is charged to your store account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings.

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NihongoLoop Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| NihongoLoop Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Discount | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Discount | $39.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-09-24

NihongoLoop now speaks your language!
- The whole app is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Italian and Korean.
- Word meanings, phrases, grammar explanations and feedback are translated too.
- Pick your language when you start, or change it anytime from your Profile.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-09-17

Locked the app to portrait orientation for a more consistent experience.
Improved practice layouts across phones and tablets.
Refined image hints, audio prompts, and practice controls.
Improved accessibility and reliability during practice sessions.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-09-15

Security fixes.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-12

No release notes.

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