Best Genki Vocab Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the genki vocab category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Genki Vocab Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed.GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed.$6.993.0★ (105)NoNoAug 2026
2JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoAug 2026
3Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1Free4.7★ (1.5K)YesYesAug 2026
4Kana - Hiragana and KatakanaKana - Hiragana and KatakanaFree4.8★ (13K)NoNoAug 2026
5CamToPlan - AR tape measureCamToPlan - AR tape measureFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesAug 2026
6Japanese Dictionary - NihongoJapanese Dictionary - NihongoFree4.8★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
7GENKI Conjugation CardsGENKI Conjugation Cards$6.992.7★ (21)NoNoJul 2026
8Nepal ePassportNepal ePassportFree1.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

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
3.0😞(105 ratings)
$6.99
#33in 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
Japanese#2

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(3.6K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • 🔍 Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • 🗂️ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • 💡 Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • 🔇 Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • 🔀 Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations
Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1#3

Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1 by Ghi Nguyen

Read Japanese news daily N5-N1
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great practice tool
  • 🚀 Useful for learning Japanese
  • 👍 Many great features
  • 👍 Valuable resource

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent text selection
  • 🐛 Lots of advertisement notifications
  • 🐛 Doesn't really work

More Genki Vocab apps to explore

4
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Learn Japanese • quiz & draw
Free

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.

Customizable Kana tablesDrawing practiceMultiple quiz modes
📚 Education
(13K)
ad-supported
5
CamToPlan - AR tape measure
CamToPlan - AR tape measure
CamToPlan - AR tape measure
floor plan & measurement ruler
Free

Measure lengths, distances, and areas of any surface using augmented reality. This virtual ruler and tape measure allows you to draw measurement lines directly on your phone or tablet's camera feed and export plans in various formats. It's suitable for both personal DIY projects and professional use in real estate, construction, and more.

Augmented reality measurementsHorizontal and vertical measuringExport plans in PDF, PNG, DXF
🔧 Utilities
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar
Free

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.

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation
🔍 Reference
(1.8K)
freemium
7
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
8
Nepal ePassport
Nepal ePassport
Nepal ePassport
by NITC, Government of Nepal
Free

This application serves as a digital portal for Nepalese citizens to access and manage their e-passport information. It provides a convenient way to view passport details and related services.

e-Passport information accessDigital passport managementGovernment service portal
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
9
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Genki 365 - JLPT Japanese Prep
Grammar,Kanji,Listening,Vocab
Free
📚 Education
(0)
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
Learning Games - FabuLingua
Learning Games - FabuLingua
Learning Games - FabuLingua
Kids Spanish Language Stories
Free

An interactive game that teaches children Spanish or English as a second language through engaging stories and educational games. Designed for preschool to elementary ages, it focuses on vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking skills in a fun, play-based environment.

Interactive storiesEducational language gamesListening and speaking practice
📚 Education
(662)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
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
(5)
free
14
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
15
SakuraLoop - English Vocab
SakuraLoop - English Vocab
SakuraLoop - English Vocab
Offline · calm daily practice
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
(13)
free with in-app purchases
17
Genki Sushi Cambodia
Genki Sushi Cambodia
Genki Sushi Cambodia
by SISKH Co,.Ltd.
Free

Browse the menu and place orders from your favorite Japanese restaurant. Enjoy convenient mobile ordering for your next meal.

Browse menuPlace ordersJapanese cuisine
🍔 Food & Drink
(0)
free
18
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
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Vocab: study with flashcards
Vocab: study with flashcards
Vocab: study with flashcards
Smart & powerful flashcards
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
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
(126)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Genki Vocab

What are the best genki vocab apps for iPhone?
GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed. tops our genki vocab apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 105 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $6.99.
Yes — 17 of the top genki vocab apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese and Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1.
GENKI Vocab for 3rd Ed. has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 246+ genki vocab apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users learn over 1,200 essential Japanese words for beginners. It is designed to complement the 3rd edition of the popular GENKI textbook series. The app offers various study methods to facilitate vocabulary acquisition at the user's own pace.
Key features include the ability to view words, meanings, and example sentences, listen to native speaker audio recordings, and utilize fun illustrations for better memory retention. It also offers a self-checking system to track mastery and efficiently removes learned words from study sets.

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