# Nori: Learn Languages by Play — Japanese, Korean & Chinese

> Learn Japanese, Korean, and Chinese with songs, videos, games, and spaced repetition. (iPhone/iPad app by SANGMIN KIM.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nori-learn-languages-by-play/id6745027019 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SANGMIN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810466086)
- Category: Education, Games, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 232 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nori-learn-languages-by-play/id6745027019/reviews.md

## What is Nori?

Learn a new language a little every day with songs and videos you love.
Nori brings words back right before you forget them and sets up today's study for your level. Learn Japanese, Korean and Chinese in one app.

■ Learn with songs and videos
Read along with lyrics and subtitles that light up as they play. Tap and hold any word to see what it means, then save it to your word list.

■ Today's study
Nori picks the words to review and what to learn next. Keep it short and come back every day.

■ From sounds to grammar
Start Japanese with kana, Korean with Hangul, and Chinese with pinyin and tones. Short lessons explain how sentences work, then you build your own.

■ Words that come back
Study with level-based word lists for JLPT, TOPIK and HSK. Spaced review helps you remember them for good.

■ JLPT, TOPIK and HSK practice
Check your level with drills by question type and full mock exams. See your predicted score and weak spots based on what you have solved.

■ Learn through games
In Ninja Nori, type the reading on falling scrolls to throw shuriken. At Nori's Sushi Bar, serve plates while you learn numbers and counters. Word Match, Shiritori and Tone Pairs bring back what you learned while you play.

■ Pick up anywhere
Start right away without signing in. Sign in to keep your progress across devices.

■ Nori Plus
Subscribe to Japanese, Chinese or both. Study more and unlock every full mock exam round.

※ Mock exams are original content and are not affiliated with the JLPT, TOPIK or HSK organizers. Predicted scores are estimates based on your study history.

Privacy Policy: https://norijapanese.com/en/privacy
Terms of Use: https://norijapanese.com/en/terms

## Key features

- Learn with songs and videos
- Personalized daily study plans
- Spaced repetition for vocabulary retention
- Gamified learning with mini-games
- Practice with mock exams
- Learn kana, Hangul, and pinyin
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nori Plus Both Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Nori Plus Both Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Nori Plus Japanese Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Nori Plus Japanese Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Nori Plus Chinese Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Nori Plus Chinese Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Is Nori safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Nori.

## Is Nori legit?

Nori: Learn Languages by Play appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Nori is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nori-learn-languages-by-play/id6745027019/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 일본어 학습에 최적화된 앱!

*2025-06-01, version 1.1.3*

일상생활애서도 쉽고 간편하고 간간히 사용하며 공부할 수 있다는 점이 최고입니다!

### 5/5 — 일본어 학습용으로 최고!!

*2025-05-17, version 1.1.2*

일본어 초보인데 쉽게 배우고있어요~ jpop을 들으면서 배울 수 있는 기능이 가장 마음에듭니다^^

## Frequently asked questions about Nori

### What languages can I learn with Nori?

Nori allows you to learn Japanese, Korean, and Chinese within a single application. You can focus on one language or study multiple based on your subscription.

### How does Nori teach languages?

Nori uses a combination of songs and videos with interactive lyrics, personalized daily study plans, and spaced repetition to help you remember vocabulary and grammar. It also incorporates gamified lessons.

### Does Nori have ads?

Yes, Nori contains advertisements. These ads are present in the free version of the app to support its development and maintenance.

### What are the subscription options for Nori Plus?

Nori Plus offers monthly and annual subscription plans for Chinese, Japanese, or both languages. All plans include a 7-day free trial.

### Can I practice for language proficiency tests with Nori?

Yes, Nori provides practice drills and full mock exams for JLPT, TOPIK, and HSK. These features help you check your level, see predicted scores, and identify weak spots.

### Is Nori suitable for beginners?

Nori is designed to accommodate learners from the beginning, starting with foundational elements like kana, Hangul, and pinyin, and progressing to sentence structure and grammar.

### How often is Nori updated?

The latest version of Nori is 2.1.0, which was last updated on October 29, 2026. Updates typically include new content, features, and performance improvements.

### What devices does Nori support?

Nori is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It allows you to sign in to keep your progress synchronized across different devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-10-29

• Added a Korean course with Hangul lessons and TOPIK practice
• Added a Chinese level check and HSK 4+ full mock exams
• Added Japanese and Chinese typing practice
• Improved usability and fixed bugs

### 2.0.0 — 2026-10-26

노리 2.0

• 일본어와 중국어 중 먼저 배울 언어를 고르는 새 온보딩
• 수준과 목표에 맞춘 오늘의 학습과 단어 복습
• 일본어 노래에서 단어 담기, JLPT 실전 모의고사와 학습 분석
• 중국어 발음·병음·성조, 문법 강의와 HSK 1~3급 실전 모의고사
• HSK 목표 급수와 시험 D-day, 중국어 단어 위젯
• 언어별로 선택할 수 있는 노리 플러스
• 로그인·계정 전환·계정 삭제 흐름과 안정성 개선

※ 학습 구조와 서비스가 변경되어 구버전의 학습 기록은 2.0으로 이관되지 않아요.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-05-17

- 단어 데이터를 전체적으로 정리하였습니다.
- [미디어] [음악]에서 음악에 포함된 단어 목록을 모르는 단어만 필터링해서 볼 수 있는 기능이 업데이트 되었습니다.

### 1.1.2 — 2025-05-16

플래이리스트 백업 기능이 추가되었습니다.
또한 설정에서 플래이리스트를 한 번에 초기화하는 기능이 추가되었습니다.

### 1.1.1 — 2025-05-15

No release notes.

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