Best Sottaku alternatives: apps like Sottaku: Learn Languages

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Updated October 2026

Looking for something like Sottaku? We've analyzed 8+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Sottaku

Immersion Reader#1

Immersion Reader by Mathew Chan

Japanese reader & dictionary
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.0(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily look up Japanese words while reading ebooks with a single tap. Import custom dictionaries and export saved vocabulary for spaced repetition learning. Offers customizable themes for a comfortable reading experience.

MaruMori#2

MaruMori by Lucien Bos

Human-Made Japanese Lessons
Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(10 ratings)
Free
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Embark on a Japanese learning adventure with comprehensive grammar lessons, reading exercises, and minigames. Master kanji and vocabulary through spaced repetition and custom study lists, all crafted by human experts.

Learn Korean & Hangul - Jamo#3

Learn Korean & Hangul - Jamo by John Dykes

Vocab & beginner lessons
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9(210 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master the Korean language with interactive exercises for Hangul and vocabulary. Practice reading, writing, speaking, and typing with guided feedback and smart review systems. Track your progress and build a vocabulary of over 1600 words.

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JiroTalks: Learn Japanese
JiroTalks: Learn Japanese
JiroTalks: Learn Japanese
Read, Listen, Dictionary, JLPT
Free

Learn Japanese through engaging videos with synced subtitles and instant translation. Build vocabulary with flashcards, practice kana, and test your listening skills with interactive puzzles. Ideal for anime fans, travelers, and JLPT preparation.

Video lessons with synced subtitlesInstant word translationBuilt-in dictionary with saved words
📚 Education
(9)
free with in-app purchases
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Penglo - Japanese Grammar
Penglo - Japanese Grammar
Penglo - Japanese Grammar
JLPT Kanji, Vocab & Reading
Free

Learn Japanese grammar, kanji, and vocabulary through contextual practice and smart hints. This app uses a progressive learning method and spaced repetition to help you build real Japanese skills. It includes example sentences with audio, a built-in dictionary, and progress tracking.

Progressive item introductionSentence-based quizzesSmart hints with explanations
📚 Education
(32)
free with in-app purchases
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Kakehashi - For WaniKani
Kakehashi - For WaniKani
Kakehashi - For WaniKani
Learn Japanese Kanji & Vocab
Free

This app helps users bridge the gap between learning Japanese vocabulary and using it in real-world contexts. It offers practice with authentic content like anime dialogue, news articles, and song lyrics, mapping knowledge to JLPT and Joyo levels. Features include customizable study modes, progress tracking, and offline caching.

Practice with anime, news, and song lyricsCustomizable study modesProgress tracking for JLPT and Joyo levels
📚 Education
(84)
free with in-app purchases
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Benkyo: Speak & Learn Japanese
Benkyo: Speak & Learn Japanese
Benkyo: Speak & Learn Japanese
JLPT, Grammar, Reading & News
Free

This app focuses on building practical Japanese speaking, reading, and conversation skills through bite-sized lessons, AI roleplay, and story-based content. It covers JLPT levels N5 to N1, offering structured grammar study and smart flashcards for vocabulary and kanji mastery.

Bite-sized lessonsAI roleplay conversationsStory-based reading practice
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
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HelloStory: Japanese Stories
HelloStory: Japanese Stories
HelloStory: Japanese Stories
Read Japanese graded stories
Free

This app helps you improve your Japanese language skills by reading graded stories tailored to your JLPT level. It offers instant translations, native speaker audio, and customizable display modes. Build a personalized vocabulary list with AI-powered flashcards for effective review.

Graded Japanese stories by JLPT levelBilingual translations for words and sentencesNative speaker audio recordings
📚 Education
(9)
free