Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2,000+ common dialogues
  • 16+ life topics
  • Native speaker audio
  • Offline access
  • Systematic exercises
  • Search functionality
  • Favorite phrases
Features
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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"

About

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.

Highlights
  • Shadowing method for pronunciation
  • Audio segmentation for repetition
  • Customizable playlists
  • Improve listening comprehension
  • Enhance speaking fluency
Features
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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 !

Screenshots

Learn Japanese Phrase4 screens
shadowing 日本語4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Japanese Phrase ships an update every 20 months, shadowing 日本語 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Japanese Phrase versus shadowing 日本語: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Japanese Phraseshadowing 日本語
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)4.8 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Tien ThanhVIEN NGUYEN VAN

Customer experience

Learn Japanese Phrase

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

shadowing 日本語

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Learn Japanese Phrase

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

shadowing 日本語

One-time1
  • 広告なし$1.99

Questions

Is Learn Japanese Phrase free?
Learn Japanese Phrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is shadowing 日本語 free?
shadowing 日本語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Japanese Phrase or shadowing 日本語?
shadowing 日本語 is rated higher. Learn Japanese Phrase averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while shadowing 日本語 averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.
Do Learn Japanese Phrase or shadowing 日本語 have ads?
Both Learn Japanese Phrase and shadowing 日本語 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Japanese Phrase or shadowing 日本語?
Learn Japanese Phrase ships an update every 20 months, and shadowing 日本語 weekly. Most recently, Learn Japanese Phrase was updated on October 24, 2026 and shadowing 日本語 on October 24, 2026.

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