# Saru: Japanese Vocabulary — Japanese vocabulary quizzes

> Japanese vocabulary quizzes (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas Cubillos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saru-japanese-vocabulary/id6779457330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thomas Cubillos](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779457332)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saru-japanese-vocabulary/id6779457330/reviews.md

## What is Saru?

Learn Japanese without paying subscriptions for the rest of your life.

Saru is the definitive Japanese vocabulary app for learners who take the language seriously. One-time payment of $4.99. Yours forever.

WHY SARU

ONE-TIME PAYMENT, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS
Buy Saru Pro once and unlock all content forever. No auto-renewals. No surprise charges on your card.

ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Study in the language you prefer. Switch anytime from settings. Without losing progress.

ORGANIZED BY JLPT
Vocabulary structured by the 5 official Japanese proficiency exam levels: N5 beginner, N4 elementary, N3 intermediate, N2 advanced, N1 expert. Over 10,000 carefully selected words.

6 GRAMMAR CATEGORIES
Verbs, nouns, な-adjectives, い-adjectives, adverbs and katakana. Study by category based on what you need to reinforce.

VERB FORM PRACTICE  
Practice every verb in dictionary, masu, ta or te form. Few apps do this. Saru does it right.

NATIVE PRONUNCIATION AUDIO
Hear how each word sounds before answering. Train your ear alongside vocabulary.
  
WORKS OFFLINE
Study on the subway, on a flight, or anywhere. Fully offline, no internet needed.

PROGRESS TRACKING   
Track your progress by accuracy.

NO ACCOUNTS, NO ADS
Start studying the second you open the app. No signup, no popups, no distractions.

WHO SARU IS FOR
- University or Japanese course students
- People preparing for the JLPT exam
- Anime and manga fans who want to understand the language
- Travelers heading to Japan
- Intermediate learners outgrowing Duolingo

DON'T KNOW WHAT JLPT IS?

The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is the most recognized official Japanese exam in the world. It has 5 levels: N5 (beginner) to N1 (expert). Even if you don't plan to take the exam, it works as a clear roadmap to learn vocabulary in a structured way.

FREE CONTENT

The full JLPT N5 level is available for free. Start with over 800 beginner words at no cost. When you're ready, unlock the other levels with Saru Pro.
  
SARU PRO $4.99 ONE-TIME

- All JLPT levels (N4 to N1)
- Unlimited lessons in every category
- No renewals, no subscriptions
- One purchase, yours forever

PRIVACY
Saru doesn't collect personal data. No signup required. We don't use advertising or tracking inside the app. Your progress lives on your iPhone.

CONTACT   

Questions, suggestions, or bug reports? Email us at hello@sarujp.com. We answer.
 
Learn Japanese at your own pace. No streak pressure. No aggressive notifications.

頑張ってください!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Saru Pro | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-18

No release notes.

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