Best Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1β˜…, the japanese dictionary audio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 236+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Japanese Dictionary Audio Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8β˜… (3.6K)NoNoOct 2026
2Shirabe JishoShirabe JishoFree4.9β˜… (8.8K)NoYesOct 2026
3Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7β˜… (53)NoNoSep 2026
4Japanese Dictionary - offlineJapanese Dictionary - offlineFreeβ€”NoYesAug 2026
5Japanese Dictionary Pro+Japanese Dictionary Pro+Free3.9β˜… (34)YesYesJul 2026
6Japanese Dictionary EnglishJapanese Dictionary EnglishFree3.8β˜… (5)NoNoAug 2026
7Japanese,Japanese,Free4.0β˜… (5)NoYesMay 2026
8Japanese Dictionary OfflineJapanese Dictionary OfflineFree4.2β˜… (5)YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Dictionary Audio

Japanese#1

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Editor's Choice
πŸ” 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

  • πŸ“š Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • πŸ” Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences
  • πŸ†“ Completely free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • πŸ”‡ Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • πŸ”€ Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations
Shirabe Jisho#2

Shirabe Jisho by Blazej Stanek

Offline dictionary and more
Strong Contender
πŸ” Reference
4.9😊(8.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Comprehensive dictionary with many features
  • πŸ‘ Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • πŸ’‘ Ability to draw kanji for lookup
  • πŸš€ Offline functionality
  • πŸ‘ Detailed word information including conjugations, example sentences, and JLPT levels
  • πŸ‘ Useful word lists and flashcard system
  • πŸš€ Fast and responsive
  • πŸš€ No ads or in-app purchases

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Search history can get cluttered
  • πŸ‘Ž Lack of pitch accent information
  • πŸ‘Ž Some example sentences are of poor quality
  • πŸ‘Ž Font size can be difficult to read on smaller screens

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FAQ about Japanese Dictionary Audio

What are the best japanese dictionary audio apps for iPhone?
Japanese tops our japanese dictionary audio apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 3.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top japanese dictionary audio apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese and Shirabe Jisho.
Japanese has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 236+ japanese dictionary audio apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.