# Oboeru - Daily Japanese — Study with Flashcards and AI

> Japanese flashcard app with spaced repetition and ChatGPT for efficient learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Niklas Peil.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oboeru-daily-japanese/id6503661812 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Niklas Peil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749861546)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oboeru-daily-japanese/id6503661812/reviews.md

## What is Oboeru?

Unlock the power of efficient language learning with Oboeru. Whether you're a beginner or preparing for the JLPT, our app is designed to make your learning journey smooth and effective.

Why You'll Love Oboeru:
• Spaced Repetition and ChatGPT: Take advantage of SRS and ChatGPT to optimize your study sessions for maximum efficiency.
• Predefined Collections: Begin your learning journey right away with 400+ flashcards in ready-made collections. These cover a wide range of topics including Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Expressions, Travel, Family, Animals, and many more.
• Flashcard Customization: Freely customize your flashcards. Choose to display kanji, kana, romaji, or translations on either side of the flashcard.
• Comprehensive Information: Access example sentences, radical explanations, and mnemonics for any flashcard.
• Customizable Learning: Utilize predefined flashcards or create your own tailored sets.
• Text-Based Collections: Easily generate collections by simply providing a text.
• Anki-Import: Import your existing decks from Anki - Simple and quick.
• Efficient Tagging: Organize your terms with predefined tags or personalize your tagging system.
• Term of the Day: Effortlessly learn a new visualized term every day. On Japanese public holidays, the term of the day will feature the holiday, offering a detailed description and background information to enrich your cultural understanding.
• Daily Reminders: Set up daily push notification reminders to keep your learning on track.
• Public Holiday Push Notifications: Set up push notifications for public holidays.
• Free: No Ads / No In-App Purchases

Download now and start your journey to fluency in Japanese. With Oboeru, learning Japanese has never been easier! Happy learning!

## Key features

- Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
- ChatGPT integration for optimization
- Predefined and customizable flashcard collections
- Anki deck import
- Term of the Day with cultural insights
- Daily learning reminders

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oboeru-daily-japanese/id6503661812/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pretty flashcard app with room for improvement

*2025-01-24*

The AI generated sample reading excercises are an interesting idea, but there is much that can be done to improve the experience further:
1) There should be a button or affordance to have iOS read the sentence out loud slowly. AVSpeechSynthesizer is an easy API to use.
2) A user tap on a word should put that word on the PasteBoard to facilitate looking up a particular word in a dictionary app; your users probably already have "Shirabe Jisho" or "imiwa?" already installed (these apps appear to be frontends to public JMDict content).

Some kanji words are drawn in bold red and some are in plain white. I understand the intent to help with associating the Japanese word to the Engish translation, but I can't figure out why certain words are given this treatment and others are not. The limitation to one color seems unnecessary.  Also, correspondence to the english translation is often not what I need; I need to know how to say the word and can't read the Kanji.  Best would be to place furigana over the Kanji, but since the sentences are generated by AI, I see why that might be difficult.  Tapping on a word to put it on the paste board would cover 90% of the need for furigana, and be very easy to implement.

The "explanations" (also via AI I assume) are typically not very helpful as instruction, though in recent builds of Oboeru.app the explanation appears to contain furigana of Kanji, so that's helpful.

The app bug where reviewing flashcards consumes too much iPhone energy (heating up the phone) is still present.

## Frequently asked questions about Oboeru

### What is Oboeru's learning methodology?

Oboeru utilizes a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) combined with ChatGPT to optimize study sessions for maximum efficiency. It also offers predefined flashcard collections and the ability to create custom ones.

### Can I import my existing flashcards into Oboeru?

Yes, Oboeru supports Anki-Import, allowing you to easily import your existing decks. This makes it simple to transition your study materials.

### Does Oboeru offer progress tracking?

While not explicitly detailed as a separate feature, the app's design with SRS, daily reminders, and customizable collections implies a focus on consistent progress tracking for users.

### What is the 'Term of the Day' feature in Oboeru?

The 'Term of the Day' feature presents a new visualized term daily. On Japanese public holidays, it highlights the holiday with detailed descriptions and cultural background.

### Is Oboeru available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, Oboeru is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding Android or other platforms is not available.

### How often is Oboeru updated?

The latest version is 3.15.0, released on April 28, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.

### Does Oboeru have ads?

No, Oboeru is completely free with no ads and no in-app purchases. Users can enjoy an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What age rating is Oboeru suitable for?

Oboeru has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners, including younger students and adults.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.30.0 — 2026-08-08

Oboeru is moving to the web. This app won't be updated
any more — head to oboeru.io and sign in with the same
account to keep your cards, progress and streak. Works
in any browser, on any device.

Thank you for studying with us here.

### 3.29.0 — 2026-07-15

You can now listen to native-speaker pronunciations of example words directly from flashcards, search, and the kanji breakdown view.

We value your feedback! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at oboeru.io@gmail.com.

### 3.28.0 — 2026-07-12

Your Today view has a fresh new look! Track your streak, set a daily review goal, and see exactly when your next cards come due — all at a glance.

We value your feedback! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at oboeru.io@gmail.com.

### 3.27.0 — 2026-07-02

Minor fixes and improvements.

We value your feedback! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at oboeru.io@gmail.com.

### 3.26.3 — 2026-07-01

Minor fixes and improvements.

We value your feedback! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at oboeru.io@gmail.com.

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