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Best Japanese Learning Speaking Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ japanese learning speaking apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Japanese Learning Speaking Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MochiKaiwa - Speak JapaneseMochiKaiwa - Speak JapaneseFree4.7★ (106)NoYesNov 2026
2Learn Japanese: SenseiLearn Japanese: SenseiFree4.9★ (1.9K)NoNoNov 2026
3Hourly Kana: Learn JapaneseHourly Kana: Learn JapaneseFree4.8★ (1.1K)YesYesNov 2026
4Learn Japanese!! Kana & KanjiLearn Japanese!! Kana & KanjiFree4.8★ (23K)NoYesNov 2026
5Japanese - Listening SpeakingJapanese - Listening SpeakingFree3.0★ (4)YesYesNov 2026
6Kiku - Learn Japanese FastKiku - Learn Japanese FastFree4.5★ (139)YesYesNov 2026
7Japanese ー Listening・SpeakingJapanese ー Listening・SpeakingFree4.8★ (177)YesYesNov 2026
8Teuida: Learn LanguagesTeuida: Learn LanguagesFree4.9★ (59K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Learning Speaking

MochiKaiwa - Speak Japanese#1

MochiKaiwa - Speak Japanese by Anh Quach

The Japanese You Need in Japan
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7(106 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Practice speaking Japanese through realistic role-play conversations. Customize scenarios and learn vocabulary in context to build confidence and fluency for everyday situations.

Learn Japanese: Sensei#2

Learn Japanese: Sensei by App to Learn Pte. Ltd.

Tae Kim's grammar guide
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9😊(1.9K ratings)
Free
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Master Japanese grammar with this comprehensive guide. Learn intuitively from a Japanese perspective with 69 free lessons, progress tracking, and vocabulary audio. Covers everything from writing systems to advanced topics.

What We Love

  • 👍 Comprehensive and helpful
  • 👍 Well-structured and clear
  • 👍 Convenient to use on mobile
  • 👍 Excellent grammar explanations
  • 👍 Logical and analytical approach
  • 👍 Completely free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Audio/sound issues
  • 🐛 Lesson content disappearing when app suspended
  • 🐛 Difficulty with self-evaluation and exercises
  • 🔍 Lack of interactive features (quizzes, flashcards, etc.)
  • 🔍 Overwhelming amount of text-based content
  • 🔍 Casual language usage may not be suitable for beginners
Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese#3

Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese by Radish Retail, LLC

Kanji, JLPT & Word Widgets
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.8(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn Japanese vocabulary and kanji through daily reminders and lock screen widgets. Master hiragana, katakana, and JLPT levels with interactive drills, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Supports offline learning and iCloud sync.

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FAQ about Japanese Learning Speaking

What are the best japanese learning speaking apps for iPhone?
MochiKaiwa - Speak Japanese tops our japanese learning speaking apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 106 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top japanese learning speaking apps we rank are free to download, including MochiKaiwa - Speak Japanese and Learn Japanese: Sensei.
MochiKaiwa - Speak Japanese has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ japanese learning speaking apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.