# Tango: Japanese Flashcards — JLPT N5, Hiragana & Katakana

> Japanese vocabulary learning app using a swipe-based flashcard system. (iPhone/iPad app by Black Zwan Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tango-japanese-flashcards/id6761868933 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Black Zwan Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889372411)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tango-japanese-flashcards/id6761868933/reviews.md

## What is Tango?

Tango turns your daily screen time into Japanese vocabulary. Instead of scrolling through nothing, swipe through words. Know it — swipe right. Don't — it comes back until you do.
No lessons. No grammar drills. No guilt about missing a day. No setup — open it and go. Just words, a swipe, and a system that quietly makes sure the hard ones keep coming back. Learn hiragana, katakana, and essential JLPT N5/N4 vocabulary through quick swipe-based sessions

TAP TO REVEAL. SWIPE TO LEARN.

Each card shows a Japanese word in kana. Tap to flip and reveal the romaji, English meaning, and part of speech. Swipe right if you know it, left if you don't. Words you miss return automatically — sooner if you keep missing them, less often as they start to stick.

FREE TO START
100+ words across JLPT N5 beginner vocabulary
Hiragana and katakana, filter by length, nouns, verbs, adjectives or expressions
Characters & Particles practice
Daily streak tracking
Audio pronunciation for every word

UNLOCK EVERYTHING — one-time purchase
626 additional words through JLPT N4
Review Mode — drill the words you keep missing
All future word packs included
One payment. No subscription. Ever.


Tango works in the gaps — waiting for coffee, commuting, winding down before bed. A few minutes of Japanese practice a day adds up faster than you think.

## Key features

- Swipe-based vocabulary learning
- Tap to reveal word meanings
- Intelligent spaced repetition
- JLPT N5 & N4 vocabulary
- Daily streak tracking
- Audio pronunciation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tango Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tango-japanese-flashcards/id6761868933/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-07-21*

So good this app to learn!

## Frequently asked questions about Tango

### What is the learning methodology of Tango?

Tango uses a swipe-based flashcard system for vocabulary acquisition. Words you know are swiped right, and those you don't are swiped left, returning until mastered. This method focuses on repetition and recall without traditional grammar drills.

### How does Tango track user progress?

Tango offers daily streak tracking to encourage consistent learning. The app's system also tracks which words you find difficult, ensuring they reappear more frequently until they are learned.

### What is the pricing for Tango?

Tango is free to start with 244 beginner words. An optional one-time purchase unlocks an additional 626 words (through JLPT N4), review mode, and all future word packs. There are no subscriptions.

### Does Tango have ads?

No, Tango does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start and offers additional content through a one-time purchase.

### What devices does Tango support?

Tango is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking to learn Japanese vocabulary.

### How often is Tango updated?

The latest version of Tango is 1.6.3, last updated on June 26, 2026. This indicates the app is actively maintained by its developer.

### Is Tango suitable for absolute beginners in Japanese?

Yes, Tango is designed for beginners, starting with 244 words covering JLPT N5 vocabulary. It focuses solely on vocabulary acquisition, making it accessible for those new to the language.

### Can I review words I'm struggling with in Tango?

Yes, the 'Unlock Everything' purchase includes a Review Mode. This feature allows you to specifically drill the words you consistently miss, helping you to solidify your learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-08-10

Topics are here.

Narrow any session by theme. Nouns become animals, food, places. Verbs become daily routine, movement, communication. Stack as many as you want.

Same swipe. Same one-time price. Just real control over what shows up.

### 1.8.8 — 2026-07-31

Slight changes to our free trial to allow people to experience the full app at their own pace!

### 1.8.6 — 2026-07-26

Small fixes and optimizations. Hooray!

### 1.8.3 — 2026-07-21

App fixes and optimizations.

### 1.8.2 — 2026-07-20

Numerous optimizations and fixes.

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All apps by Black Zwan Labs: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889372411

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*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 2026-08-23.*
