Kotonoha vs Lingwa

ことのは Kotonoha: a Japanese learning app built around the JLPT Kotonoha (言の葉) is an original Japanese study app. It has 11,500+ JLPT vocabulary words, 465 grammar patterns, and example sentences and translations written by our own team, not generic templates. Start with hiragana and katakana, then work up to N1 vocabulary and grammar, all in one app. [HIGHLIGHTS] Why Kotonoha • Everything in English: word meanings, example translations, explanations and AI answers, plus an English voice that reads the meanings aloud in autoplay • Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1, 11,500+ words in total • JLPT mock exams: realistic section proportions, countdown timer, automatic scoring and pass probability • Grammar pattern bank: 465 JLPT grammar patterns from N5 to N1 • Kana trainer: all 208 hiragana and katakana characters, with stroke-order animations and native audio • Voiced, semi-voiced and combination kana fully covered, with KanjiVG stroke order • FSRS spaced repetition: scheduling based on the science of memory, so you remember longer and review less • Natural-sounding TTS Japanese audio for every word and example sentence • Original examples, usage notes and mnemonic hints, so vocabulary doesn't turn into rote memorization • 10 smart quiz types: fill in the blank, synonyms, word usage, grammar fill-in-the-blank, reading passage, dialogue listening, kanji reading, kanji spelling, meaning, and listen and choose • Kana readings and pitch accent shown, so you learn the right pronunciation and accent [HIGHLIGHTS] JLPT mock exams Mock exams modeled on the real JLPT: • Choose N5, N4, N3, N2 or N1 • Full mix of grammar, reading and listening • Countdown timer, instant automatic scoring, section scores and pass probability • If your connection drops mid-exam, you can resume (your question credits aren't wasted) Dialogue listening with synced transcripts Real JLPT-style listening questions, with male and female voices in synthesized dialogues. In review you can: • Change the playback speed (0.85× / 1× / 1.25×) • Open the transcript, which highlights each sentence as it plays • Tell speakers apart by color blocks, just like a real conversation FSRS smart review Kotonoha uses FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), a more accurate memory model than the classic Anki algorithm. It looks at how you answer each card and works out the best time to review it. No more random cramming: each word that appears is one you're about to forget. Reminders Daily review reminders, streak-at-risk alerts and a weekly summary. Premium subscribers get personalized reminder text based on the words you missed recently, instead of a mechanical "N cards left". At most one per day, so it never gets annoying. * Premium subscription Subscribe to unlock right away: • 10 smart quiz types and JLPT mock exams • 100 advanced AI uses per day (5 on the free plan) • 5 additional Japanese voices • Personalized study reminders The price is shown in the App Store before you subscribe. Manage or cancel any time in iPhone Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of the current billing period. Privacy Kotonoha doesn't sell or share your personal data. Your study records are used only for personalization inside the app, such as smart review scheduling and reminders. All data is sent over HTTPS. You can delete your account and all study data at any time from Settings. Full Privacy Policy: https://nano-logics.com/privacy Support and feedback The app has a built-in Feedback feature. Tell us about any bug or suggestion. We're a small team and we read every message. Email: support@nano-logics.com Terms of Use Subscriptions and use of this app are governed by Apple's standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Lingwa is a language learning app that helps you learn 14+ languages through real-world content such as videos, books, and news. Instead of memorizing isolated lessons, improve listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and comprehension while learning from content you actually enjoy. Turn every video, book, or news article into a personalized lesson. Tap any word to see its meaning, save useful vocabulary, practice listening with Dictation, improve speaking with AI-scored Shadowing, and review words with Flashcards and Spaced Repetition. LEARN LANGUAGES WITH REAL-WORLD CONTENT • Watch videos and learn from authentic spoken language. • Read books while checking words directly in context. • Follow news and discover useful vocabulary naturally. • Save content and favorite sentences to study again later. TAP ANY WORD TO SEE ITS MEANING When you find an unfamiliar word, simply tap it to see its meaning without leaving the content you are studying. Save words you want to remember and build your own vocabulary library. Learning words inside real sentences helps you understand how they are actually used instead of memorizing isolated definitions. PRACTICE SHADOWING WITH AI Improve speaking and pronunciation with Shadowing practice based on real sentences from the content you are learning. Listen to the original sentence, repeat it aloud, and let AI analyze your performance. Lingwa provides detailed Shadowing scores to help you identify areas that need improvement so you can listen, repeat, review, and practice again. IMPROVE LISTENING WITH DICTATION Do you understand a sentence when reading subtitles but struggle to catch it when someone says it naturally? Dictation trains detailed listening. Listen to a sentence, type what you hear, then compare your answer with the original text to see which words or sounds you missed. Regular Dictation practice can improve word recognition, listening accuracy, and your ability to notice details in connected speech. Combine Dictation with Shadowing to practice both listening and speaking. BUILD VOCABULARY WITH FLASHCARDS Words you save while watching videos, reading books, or following news become part of your personal vocabulary collection. Review saved words with Flashcards to strengthen recall and recognition. Instead of studying random vocabulary lists, you review words you have already encountered in meaningful contexts. SPACED REPETITION FOR BETTER REVIEW Lingwa uses Spaced Repetition to help you review vocabulary at useful intervals. Words return for review over time so you can focus more on vocabulary you have not fully mastered and spend less time reviewing words you already know. SAVE FAVORITE SENTENCES & CONTENT Found a useful sentence in a video, an interesting passage in a book, or a news article you want to revisit? Save favorite sentences and learning content in one place. Return to them later for listening practice, Shadowing, vocabulary review, or simply to continue where you left off. LEARN 14+ LANGUAGES IN ONE APP Lingwa supports learning 14+ languages in one place. Whether your goal is better listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, or daily exposure, Lingwa helps you build a routine around content you genuinely enjoy. LINGWA IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO: • Learn languages through videos, books, and news. • Practice pronunciation and speaking with AI-scored Shadowing. • Improve listening with Dictation. • Tap words for meanings while reading or watching. • Save vocabulary and review it with Flashcards. • Use Spaced Repetition for smarter vocabulary review. • Save favorite sentences and content for later practice. • Learn multiple languages in one app. A short video, a few pages of a book, one news article, or a few minutes of vocabulary review can all become part of your language learning journey. Turn the content you love into daily language lessons with Lingwa. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/