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Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese

Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese

Japanese Story Reader

846 ratings
767 reviews
📚 Education
Free
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Released
May 21, 2024
Updated
November 5, 2026

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Developer

Jeremy Pitault
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Learn Japanese through engaging, illustrated stories aligned with JLPT levels. Features native audio, tap-to-translate words, and spaced-repetition flashcards to build vocabulary and grammar skills. Offers daily stories and offline reading for consistent progress.

✓JLPT-aligned graded stories (N5-N2)
✓Native Japanese audio with slow mode
✓Tap-to-translate vocabulary and grammar
✓Spaced-repetition flashcards
✓Daily news stories
✓Offline reading
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What users say about Shinobi

Reviews of Shinobi are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.9/5 from 846 App Store ratings. What users like most: immersive and engaging stories, easy to use with convenient features. Top complaints: subscription model with limited free access, difficulty finding specific stories or content. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Immersive and engaging stories
  • 👍Easy to use with convenient features
  • 🎓Helpful for learning and improving Japanese
  • 🎨Interesting and enjoyable content
  • 💡Useful for reading practice and vocabulary building

Negative things

  • 💰Subscription model with limited free access
  • 🔍Difficulty finding specific stories or content
  • 🔠Small text size on mobile devices
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What's New in Shinobi

1.5.7

November 5, 2026

• Kanji: finishing a lesson, a review or winning a guardian battle now counts toward your streak. • Kanji Slash: kanji and words move again. • Quiz: kanji words keep their furigana reading. • Bug reports with a screenshot are sent again. • Better story layout on foldable phones. • Fixed an audio crash on iOS. • Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Yearly Subscription

Yearly access to premium features, 7-day free trial

$57.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Bonne application presque complete

C’est vraiment une bonne app avec la lecture et flashcards pour apprendre avec le système de répétition espacée !

Les kanjis arrivent bientôt en apprentissage direct c’est top
JJohanimal77

Good app

I like that you can read, listen and speak. reasonable price aswell.
Kkalikorpse

Feel the burning of your brain cells!

Outstanding and motivating! Not just another boring experience with an app!
KKhungnhudien2025

Bug

i tried to make an account but it wouldn't let me go past the pay for premium screen. when i pressed the cross it just took me back to the pay screen but i have used this app before and its rlly good i just want this bug fixed
Aalnst0456

Engaging and useful

This app is great. I find it useful for my listening practice
Hhumpback05
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional crashes or freezing

Bug

Inconsistencies in translations and definitions

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to adjust text size

Feature

Option to read stories without illustrations

Feature

More advanced quizzing and comprehension testing

Feature

Expanded story library and content variety

Feature

FAQ

What is Shinobi's learning methodology?

Shinobi teaches Japanese in context through illustrated stories, making kanji, words, and grammar memorable. It moves beyond isolated word lists to focus on real Japanese usage.

Does Shinobi offer progress tracking?

Yes, users can climb ninja ranks, earn badges, and maintain streaks to track their progress and stay motivated. Live Activities on the lock screen help maintain daily streaks.

What JLPT levels does Shinobi cover?

Shinobi offers 91 levels of graded stories that cover the JLPT N5 to N2 proficiency levels.

Can I use Shinobi offline?

Yes, you can download stories for offline reading, allowing you to continue your Japanese studies without an internet connection.

What are the subscription options for Shinobi?

Shinobi offers several subscription plans including Weekly ($8.49/P7D), Monthly Premium ($9.99/P1M and $17.99/P1M), and Yearly ($33.99/P1Y and $45.99/P1Y).

How does Shinobi handle vocabulary review?

You can save words as you read them and review them later using smart spaced-repetition flashcards to reinforce learning.

Is Shinobi suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, Shinobi is designed to take learners from their first hiragana all the way to JLPT N2, making it suitable for total beginners.

How often are new stories added to Shinobi?

Shinobi features a new Japanese news story daily, offering double XP for 24 hours to encourage consistent engagement.