# PiPi Hello: Japanese for Kids — Hiragana & katakana, at play > Hiragana & katakana, at play (iPhone/iPad app by PiFl Labs Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-hello-japanese-for-kids/id6777299814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PiFl Labs Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893574694) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 36 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-hello-japanese-for-kids/id6777299814/reviews.md ## What is PiPi Hello? ■ A first new language, learned through play PiPi Hello is a first-language drill app for children aged 6–8 meeting Japanese for the very first time. From hiragana and katakana to basic words and greetings, short 5–10 minute play rounds keep it gentle — no time pressure, success first. ■ See it, hear it, trace it Big letters and clear sound teach each character, and tracing the stroke order with a finger helps the shape stick. Listen-and-choose and whole-word play build those first words naturally. ■ No ads. No data collected. PiPi Hello shows no advertising and collects or transmits no personal data from your child whatsoever. All learning stays on the device — so parents can hand it over with confidence. ■ Purchases are for grown-ups Subscription and settings screens open only after a parental check (a simple math problem). Children can't buy or wander off on their own. ■ Offline, anywhere No account needed — learn even on a plane. One letter a day, together with PiPi. ■ Subscription details PiPi Hello Premium (Annual) — auto-renewing yearly subscription, $22.99/year The first 14 days are free. After the trial, the subscription renews automatically. It renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be canceled any time in your App Store account settings. Free content stays playable without a subscription. Prices may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pifl-labs.com/en/apps/pipi-hello/privacy/ — PiFl Labs ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | PiPi Hello Premium | $22.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-31 This update is about seeing everything clearly: • Fixed the celebration screen title that was invisible in dark mode • Fixed the falling-letters game title that was invisible in dark mode • Clearer "Next" button in onboarding and "See plan details" in the parent report • Easier-to-read caption explaining the progress stamps • Fixed text that broke mid-word on several screens • Fixed a decorative star showing through the map header at large text sizes Still no ads, and your data never leaves the device. ### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-26 This update makes things easier to see and hear: • Fixed flipped card letters that were invisible in dark mode in the matching game • Clearer text in settings, language selection, the sound-mode prompt, and on buttons • Writing practice now plays the sound on entry and on the next letter • When sound is off, the caption says so instead of asking you to tap Still no ads, and your data never leaves the device. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-10 This update focuses on readability: • Fixed text that was hard to see in dark mode on the progress screen and the stroke-writing guide • Improved contrast of section titles on light screens for easier reading Still no ads, and your data never leaves the device. ### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-06 What's new in PiPi Hello: • Refreshed learning play screens — a sky play stage with tap-to-pick, whack-a-mole, and balloon-pop games, plus a block-by-block progress bar • Game tiles and letters no longer get clipped at large font sizes • Higher text contrast on the light theme for better readability (accessibility) • With sound off, the letter now always stays visible so kids can pick by sight Still no ads, and nothing leaves the device. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-02 What's new in PiPi Hello: • Stroke-order writing practice is now free for everyone • Large system font sizes no longer break the layout — buttons and labels stay readable • New sound-off setting for effects and pronunciation • A friendlier screen when a link cannot be opened • Pronunciation, display, and stability improvements Still no ads, and nothing leaves the device. ## More apps by PiFl Labs Co., Ltd. - [PiPi Focus: Pirate Pomodoro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-focus-pirate-pomodoro/id6762258878) - [PiPi Words: JLPT & TOPIK Vocab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-words-jlpt-and-topik-vocab/id6770267735) - [PiPi D-Day](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-d-day/id6770268950) - [PiPi Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-log/id6770272665) - [PiPi Draw - AI Sketch Coloring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipi-draw-ai-sketch-coloring/id6779071131) All apps by PiFl Labs Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1893574694 --- *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 2026-09-08.*