Best Genki Vocab Apps

205+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the genki vocab category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 205+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Genki Vocab

GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed.#1

GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed. by The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.

1200 Essential Japanese Words
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
2.6😞(18 ratings)
$6.99
#17in Education
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Master over 1,200 essential Japanese words for beginners with this comprehensive vocabulary app. Study at your own pace with audio, illustrations, and self-checking quizzes. Efficiently focus on words you need to learn.

What We Love

  • 📚 Aligns well with Genki textbook curriculum
  • 🎤 Native speaker audio pronunciation
  • 📝 Example sentences with context
  • ⏱️ Saves time vs. creating flashcards manually

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Audio frequently doesn't work or is unreliable
  • 💰 Expensive price point ($5-6+)
  • 🐛 Numerous UI bugs and glitches
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana#2

Kana - Hiragana and Katakana by App to Learn Pte. Ltd.

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(10K ratings)
FreeAds
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Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

What We Love

  • 👍 Effective for learning hiragana and katakana
  • 🚀 Engaging and efficient learning experience
  • 📊 Comprehensive statistics and progress tracking
  • 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent character recognition in writing mode
  • 🤖 Robotic pronunciation audio
  • 🔍 Difficulty selecting multiple character groups for practice
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo#3

Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo by Serpenti Sei Japan LLC

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent dictionary
  • 👍 Comprehensive features
  • 🔒 Offline compatibility
  • 👍 Helpful example sentences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription model could be expensive
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage flashcards

More Genki Vocab apps to explore

4
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
More than a dictionary
Free

This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

Extensive dictionary with 175,000+ entries58,000+ example sentencesHandwriting recognition for kanji/kana
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
paid
5
Ta3leem Online
Ta3leem Online
Ta3leem Online
by Yosef Elkordy
Free

This app provides comprehensive and detailed explanations for all lessons and curricula, focusing on a smooth and easy-to-understand presentation. It offers a user-friendly interface for quick access to updated educational content, creating a comfortable and reliable learning environment.

Comprehensive lesson explanationsDetailed curriculum coverageSmooth and easy-to-understand content
📚 Education
(1)
free
6
Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1
Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1
Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1
Read Japanese news daily N5-N1
Free

Practice Japanese reading, listening, and speaking with daily news articles tailored to your JLPT level. Features AI conversation practice, pronunciation scoring, and mock tests for exam success.

Daily news articles for N5-N1 levelsAI conversation practice with feedbackAI pronunciation scoring
📚 Education
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Learn Japanese - Drops
Learn Japanese - Drops
Learn Japanese - Drops
Japanese Vocab Learning Games
Free

Learn Japanese vocabulary through engaging, visually-driven mini-games. Daily five-minute lessons make learning addictive and effective, focusing on practical words and essential scripts like Kanji and Kana. Build a consistent learning habit with this fun, illustrated approach.

Illustrated vocabulary learningDaily 5-minute lessonsQuick swipe and tap games
📚 Education
(2K)
freemium
8
Bedner's Farm and Greenhouse
Bedner's Farm and Greenhouse
Bedner's Farm and Greenhouse
by Bedner's Farm & Greenhouse, Inc.
Free

This app connects you with a local farm and greenhouse. Earn loyalty points with each visit, access a plant database, and receive instant alerts for news and deals. You can also snap photos and ask questions directly to the staff.

Loyalty points programInstant deal alertsPlant database access
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free
9
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1
Free

This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews
📚 Education
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
10
GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.
GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.
GENKI Kanji for 3rd Ed.
300 Kanji through Vocabulary
$6.99

Master 317 basic kanji through over 1,100 vocabulary words. This app offers a self-paced learning experience with memorization, self-checking, audio pronunciations, and stroke order animations. Track your progress and focus on challenging kanji for efficient study.

Learn 317 basic kanjiStudy over 1,100 kanji wordsAudio recordings for vocabulary
📚 Education
(2)
paid
11
Digible: Digital Bible Journal
Digible: Digital Bible Journal
Digible: Digital Bible Journal
Write, Draw & Study Scripture
Free

This app combines digital note-taking and Bible study, allowing users to write, highlight, and draw directly on scripture. It offers multiple Bible translations and cloud synchronization for a seamless study experience.

Digital Bible with annotation toolsApple Pencil optimizedMultiple Bible translations
🔍 Reference
(108)
freemium
12
OTO Navi - Sound Navigator
OTO Navi - Sound Navigator
OTO Navi - Sound Navigator
Audio Player for JTP Books
Free

Access audio content for Japan Times Publishing books directly on your smartphone or tablet. Search for books by keyword or barcode, download audio files, and enjoy playback with helpful study features like skipping and repeating.

Book search by keyword or barcodeDownloadable audio materialSelective section downloading
📚 Education
(0)
free
13
GENKI Conjugation Cards
GENKI Conjugation Cards
GENKI Conjugation Cards
Master Verb/Adj Conjugations
$6.99

Master Japanese verb and adjective conjugations with this interactive flashcard app. Practice by speaking or typing, and focus on tricky forms with smart card removal. Includes comprehensive coverage of elementary-level conjugations and detailed rule explanations.

Verb and adjective conjugation practiceSpeaking and typing practice modesSmart card removal for focused study
📚 Education
(21)
free
14
Nihongo Lessons
Nihongo Lessons
Nihongo Lessons
Learn Japanese Vocab & Grammar
Free

This app helps learners of all levels achieve Japanese fluency. It uses a flashcard format to teach vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems, with advanced spaced repetition for effective retention. Content is sourced from real manga for advanced learners.

Learn Hiragana and Katakana7000+ handcrafted sentencesProfessional voice actor audio
📚 Education
(125)
free with in-app purchases
15
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Grammar,Kanji,Listening,Vocab
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
iroiro JLPT: Japanese Vocab
iroiro JLPT: Japanese Vocab
iroiro JLPT: Japanese Vocab
Easy Kanji · Kana to JLPT N1
Free

This app teaches Japanese kanji by breaking them down into radicals and using vivid mnemonics. It combines vocabulary and kanji learning with spaced repetition for efficient study. Features include hiragana/katakana mastery, example sentences, native audio, and writing practice, with a clear path from JLPT N5 to N1.

Radical decomposition with mnemonicsIntegrated kanji and vocabulary learningFSRS spaced repetition algorithm
📚 Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
17
10 Minute Japanese
10 Minute Japanese
10 Minute Japanese
Learn the language fast!
Free

Master Japanese with just 10 minutes a day. This app uses scientifically proven spaced repetition to help you quickly expand your vocabulary and improve speaking, listening, and writing skills. Learn over 500 new words monthly and cover a year's college course material in just 3 months.

Spaced repetition learning methodVocabulary expansion (500+ words/month)Speaking and listening practice
📚 Education
(394)
subscription
18
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Learn Japanese Kanji
Free

Master Japanese Kanji and vocabulary with a native iOS app that leverages WaniKani's spaced repetition system. Enjoy offline access to lessons and reviews, with progress syncing automatically when you reconnect. Track your learning with detailed progress graphs.

WaniKani SRS integrationOffline lessons and reviewsProgress graphs
📚 Education
(625)
free
19
Japanese Flashcards – Manabi
Japanese Flashcards – Manabi
Japanese Flashcards – Manabi
Learn Japanese vocab and kanji
Free

This app uses intelligent flashcards with a spaced repetition algorithm to optimize vocabulary and kanji learning. It provides example sentences, StackExchange Q&A, and kanji drawing practice. Users can also share decks and integrate with a companion reading app.

Spaced repetition algorithm (FSRS)Example sentences and Q&A integrationKanji drawing practice
📚 Education
(33)
free with in-app purchases
20
Speak: Language Learning
Speak: Language Learning
Speak: Language Learning
Spanish, French, English +
Free

This app uses AI to help you improve your speaking fluency in various languages. Engage in simulated conversations, receive instant feedback on pronunciation and intonation, and track your progress to become a confident speaker.

AI-powered speaking practiceReal-life conversation simulationInstant pronunciation feedback
📚 Education
(52K)
free with in-app purchases