# Potto Japan — For Lifelong Japanese Learners > For Lifelong Japanese Learners (iPhone/iPad app by Altrui.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potto-japan/id1470661215 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Altrui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200220439) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 215 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Polish - Released: 2019-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potto-japan/id1470661215/reviews.md ## What is Potto Japan? Welcome to Japan! Potto is a tool to help foreigners get adjusted to living in Japan. Learn Japanese One of the biggest initial hurdles to living in Japan is learning the language. Potto provides a variety of resources to help you on the lifelong journey of learning Japanese. Japanese Culture Whether you are trying to work with city hall to update your registration, or need to understand the local trash pickup schedule, Potto has helpful tools for you. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 7000 Points | $59.99 | one-time | | 10,000 Points | $79.99 | one-time | | 15,000 Points | $119.99 | one-time | | 20,000 Points | $179.99 | one-time | | 30,000 Points | $249.99 | one-time | | 50,000 Points | $399.99 | one-time | | 100,000 Points | $699.99 | one-time | | 100 Points | $0.99 | one-time | | 150 Points | $1.99 | one-time | | 250 Points | $1.99 | one-time | | 500 Points | $3.99 | one-time | | 750 Points | $5.99 | one-time | | 1500 Points | $12.99 | one-time | | 1000 Points | $8.99 | one-time | | 1250 Points | $9.99 | one-time | | 2000 Points | $17.99 | one-time | | 3500 Points | $29.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.301 — 2026-08-14 Sharing photos in chat just got a whole lot easier — plus a smoother, faster, more stable Potto all around! This update is packed with improvements inspired directly by your feedback. Many of you told us that sending photos from chat did not work the way it should, and we dug deep to find the real cause. Now, tapping attach opens your familiar system Photo Picker, with a clear choice between Photos and Files. Sharing moments with your learning partners is finally effortless. What's New: - Photo sharing, reborn: chat attachments now open the real system Photo Picker, with a simple Photos or Files chooser - A refreshed chat experience: cleaner full-width message bubbles with read status neatly tucked into the message details - For sheet music lovers: export beautifully engraved scores to PDF, complete with title pages, and attach source materials to your songs - Counseling made clearer: see your ticket balance at a glance, purchase session packages, and see exactly which reply each ticket covered - Passkey improvements make signing in faster and more secure Bug Fixes: - Fixed a crash on launch affecting some devices - Purchase and payment flows are more reliable, and the app now correctly guides you when you already have an active subscription - Fixed a crash when opening badges from the menu - The subscriptions page now scrolls properly so every plan is fully visible - Account switching is more dependable, and unread marks now clear correctly when you open a chat Every report you send helps make Potto better — this update is proof. Keep the feedback coming; we read every word. Happy learning! ### 1.4.284 — 2026-08-08 Potto 1.4.284: A smarter Copilot, a brand-new Shop, and tickets you can finally see! This update is packed with features shaped directly by your feedback. Here is what is waiting for you: What's New - Meet the upgraded Potto Copilot: our AI assistant now remembers your conversation, understands images you send, and knows every corner of Potto — ask it anything, anytime. - Introducing the ET Shop: browse counseling session packages (multi-session ticket books) with clear, redesigned plan cards, right from your points screen. - Tickets made transparent: check your balance at a glance, see exactly which reply each ticket paid for, and know when each ticket expires — no surprises. - A fresh chat experience: full-width message bubbles and a clean read-status rail keep conversations easy to follow. - For sheet music lovers: export beautifully engraved scores straight to PDF, complete with a proper title block. - Smoother reservations: counselor availability now updates instantly, with clear 24-hour notice windows so booking is fair for everyone. Bug Fixes - Fixed a bug where profile and settings changes could be silently lost — your edits now always save, and we tell you if anything goes wrong. - The subscriptions page now scrolls properly, so Premium plans are never cut off. - Unread badges clear correctly the moment you open a chat. - The back button now works as expected when browsing shop sections. - You can now use Google sign-in and a password on the same account. Thank you for learning with Potto! Every update starts with your feedback, so keep it coming — and enjoy exploring the new features. Happy learning! ### 1.4.246 — 2026-07-31 Your Potto Copilot just got a whole lot smarter - now with memory and vision! This is one of our biggest updates yet, packed with improvements inspired directly by your feedback. What's New: - Copilot, reimagined: your in-app assistant now remembers your conversation, understands images you share, and knows every corner of Potto - ask it anything - Master Japanese counters: thousands of new learnable entries from our counters dictionary project, complete with lessons, readings, and cross-linked pages to explore - Session packages arrive in the Shop: buy counseling ticket bundles, track your balance on the new ticket meter, and see exactly which reply each ticket covered - Smoother booking: availability now updates in real time with holds and a 24-hour notice window, so schedules stay accurate and double bookings are a thing of the past - A cleaner chat experience: refreshed full-width message bubbles, clearer read status, and unread badges that finally clear the way you expect Bug Fixes: - Fixed the "unexpected error" that appeared on some dictionary pages - Subscription plans now scroll properly on smaller screens - Signing in with Google now works smoothly even if you first created your account with a password - Fixed a rare case where a payment could be processed twice Many of these changes came straight from your suggestions - thank you for helping us make Potto better with every release. Keep the feedback coming, and happy learning! ### 1.4.150 — 2026-07-09 Master Japanese counters with our biggest content update yet! Counting in Japanese just got a whole lot easier. This release brings a massive new counters dictionary to Potto, built from the ground up so you can finally answer "is it ippon, ichimai, or ittou?" with confidence. What's New: - Counters Dictionary: over 560 Japanese counters covering more than 3,000 nouns, complete with readings, usage notes, and tricky reading warnings (yomikata chuui) so you know exactly when pronunciation changes - A brand-new Counters learning journey with 14 dedicated lessons that take you from everyday counters to the rare and fascinating ones - Redesigned learnable pages: a new sidebar keeps related entries at your fingertips, headers now handle multi-character terms beautifully, and a comfortable reading width makes long entries easier on the eyes - Smarter navigation: jump directly from one learnable to a related one and explore connections naturally - Sharper app badge: your app icon badge now reflects your notification preferences accurately, even when the app is in the background Bug Fixes: - Fixed the "unexpected error" that could appear when opening certain older dictionary entries - these pages now load reliably - Cleaned up duplicate readings on detail pages - Support chats now show the correct Potto avatar - Discontinued items no longer appear on subscription cards Many of these improvements came straight from your reports - especially the error fixes and reading cleanups. Keep the feedback coming, and happy counting! Every hitotsu, futatsu, and mittsu brings you closer to fluency. ### 1.4.145 — 2026-06-22 Potto just got a bold new look and a wave of features to make learning Japanese more fun, connected, and personal. What's New: - A fresh, bold redesign throughout the app, with warm new colors, cleaner pages, and a smoother navigation shell that makes everything easier to find. - Personal avatars: a brand-new procedural avatar system creates a unique picture just for you, with a gallery and picker so you can make your profile your own. - More ways to learn: an expanded Learnables experience with Wikipedia-powered context, richer history content, and interactive timelines to put what you study in perspective. - Built-in music tools: compose and transcribe audio, view real sheet music, and practice with a metronome and live pitch detection. - Translation, your way: new translation pages and the Explore Translation service help you understand and practice Japanese in context. - Stay organized and connected: a reworked chat experience, a new calendar with events and reservations, and smoother messaging across channels including LINE. - Faster, safer sign-in: passkey support, easier account switching, and a refreshed profile and accounts overhaul. Bug Fixes: - App icon notification badges now stay accurate, even when updated in the background. - Fixed a rare white screen when starting a new round in the Shiritori word game. - Many polish and stability improvements across menus, pages, and Japanese and English text. We build Potto around your feedback, and this release is full of things you asked for. Update now and enjoy the new look. We can't wait to hear what you think. ## Apps similar to Potto Japan | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Japanese Browser](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-browser/id6744638819) | — | Free | Education | | [ICRweb_en](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icrweb-en/id6746144060) | — | Free | Education | | [JishoTu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jishotu/id6566187836) | — | Free | Education | | [Quiz to learn Japanese Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiz-to-learn-japanese-kanji/id1668518781) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [Fun With Kanji](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-with-kanji/id1612260427) | — | Free | Education | | [Japanese LS Touch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-ls-touch/id352226802) | 5.0 (1) | $8.99 | Education | ## More apps by Altrui - [DeRussy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/derussy/id1361451880) - [Shiritori: A Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiritori-a-word-game/id1523169243) All apps by Altrui: https://appshunter.io/developer/1200220439 ## Related topics [potto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/potto) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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