NihonGo! vs Wakaba
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NihonGo!
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Learn Japanese the natural way — through real conversations and practical phrases. This app guides you with short dialogues, key vocabulary (like 祭り/matsuri and 文化/bunka), and clear practice prompts so you can speak with confidence in everyday situations. • Real-life scenarios: Practice speaking in contexts like attending festivals and exploring culture. • Essential vocabulary: Learn meanings, pronunciation, and usage with helpful examples. • Smart exercises: Mix of multiple-choice and natural sentence building to reinforce learning. • Friendly guidance: Tutor-style feedback to keep you calm, focused, and improving. • Bite-sized lessons: Short, effective sessions that fit your day. Perfect for beginners and travelers who want to sound natural — not textbook. Start learning today and speak Japanese with confidence. Highlights • Short, conversation-first lessons • Natural sentence practice with immediate feedback • Vocabulary with readings and meanings • Clear prompts in simple language • Designed for daily progress Ready for your first “祭り (matsuri)”? Learn culture, not just words — and speak naturally, faster.
Wakaba
Learn Japanese at your own pace with kanji, vocabulary, and pronunciation guides. Test your knowledge with short quizzes and track your progress by JLPT level. Study against beautiful illustrated skies, making learning engaging.
- Kanji meanings and readings
- Vocabulary with pronunciation
- Phrase breakdowns
- 10-question quizzes
- JLPT level progress tracking
- Illustrated study backgrounds
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Wakaba, Japanese for "young leaf" is a space to learn Japanese language at your own pace. Browse kanji and vocabulary, listen to pronunciations, and understand useful phrases. Test your knowledge with short quizzes and see how your learning develops. • Explore kanji meanings, on’yomi, and kun’yomi readings. • Learn vocabulary and listen to pronunciation. • Understand phrases through simple word breakdowns. • Practice with quick, 10-question quizzes. • Track your accuracy and progress by JLPT level. • Study against illustrated skies, from morning light to night. Pick up a new word or spend some time reviewing. Learn a little, or stay a while.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wakaba at fortnightly against NihonGo!'s every 11 months. NihonGo!'s advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NihonGo! ships an update every 11 months, Wakaba fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NihonGo! | Wakaba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Surya Arif | Juan De Dios Santos Rivera |
In-app purchases
NihonGo!
No in-app purchases
Wakaba
No in-app purchases









