Learn Japanese Phrase vs shadowing 日本語
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Japanese Phrase
Master essential Japanese phrases and vocabulary with this app. It offers over 2,000 common dialogues across 16 topics, featuring native speaker audio and offline access. Practice speaking and memorize effectively with structured exercises and helpful tips.
- 2,000+ common dialogues
- 16+ life topics
- Native speaker audio
- Offline access
- Systematic exercises
- Search functionality
- Favorite phrases
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The "Learn Japanese Phrase" app has many useful Japanese phrases and words (e.g., "Hello!", "How are you?" or "A table for three, please!"). When you tap a phrase, the app speaks it aloud. APP FEATURE: * More than 16 topics covering the basic areas/ aspects of life * More than 2,000 common sample dialogues/ conversations in life * Supporting real sounds and offline * Systematizing exercises, speaking demo helps memozization more effective and enjoyable * The simple interface is convenient and easy to use * Carefully translated list of essential phrases * High quality audio pronunciation by native speaker * Highlight important words with tips * Store frequently used phrases in favourites * Search by keywords When traveling to Japan (e.g., Tokyo or Hokkaido), make sure you bring the app with you! Ideally you listen to a phrase and repeat it, but if your accent is terrible, you can play the voice on the app to local Japanese people (e.g., a waiter or store clerk) TOPICS: "Greetings" "General Conversation" "Numbers" "Time and Date" "Directions & Places" "Accommodation" "Eating Out" "Shopping" "Countries" "Family" "Dating" "Emergency" "Tourist Attractions"
shadowing 日本語
This app helps you improve Japanese listening and speaking skills through the shadowing method. It breaks down audio into small, repeatable segments for easier practice and allows you to create custom playlists for focused learning.
- Shadowing method for pronunciation
- Audio segmentation for repetition
- Customizable playlists
- Improve listening comprehension
- Enhance speaking fluency
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Shadowing là phương pháp mà mọi người vẫn đang dùng để nâng cao khả năng nghe và nói. Chính mình củng đang học tiếng Nhật và mình thấy rằng với cách chia nhỏ các phần luyện nghe và lặp đi lặp lại sẽ giúp cho việc học trở nên trôi chảy hơn. Ngoài ra việc nghe lặp đi lặp lại nhiều lần từng phần nhỏ sẽ giúp chúng ta nghe và luyện nói theo dễ hơn. Bên cạnh đó trong app này mình còn cung cấp thêm tính năng tạo playlist để nghe. Đối với những bạn đã nghe được nhiều có thể lọc ra những bài muốn nghe sau đó nghe lặp đi lặp lại playlist. Chúc các bạn học tiếng Nhật tốt hơn với app này. Đồng thời củng cho mình xin thêm ý kiến để cải thiện và update app tốt hơn nhé !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: shadowing 日本語 at 4.8 against Learn Japanese Phrase's 3.8. shadowing 日本語 also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 8%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 20 months). Learn Japanese Phrase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. shadowing 日本語 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn Japanese Phrase asks for nothing beyond the download.
shadowing 日本語 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Learn Japanese Phrase's written reviews are positive against 40% of shadowing 日本語's.
Learn Japanese Phrase ships an update every 20 months, shadowing 日本語 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Learn Japanese Phrase | shadowing 日本語 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nguyen Tien Thanh | VIEN NGUYEN VAN |
Customer experience
Learn Japanese Phrase
shadowing 日本語
In-app purchases
Learn Japanese Phrase
No in-app purchases
shadowing 日本語
- 広告なし$1.99
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