Best Japonica Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good japonica apps. We benchmark 198+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Japonica Apps (May 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Japonica	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
2	Japanese	Free	4.8★ (3.6K)	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Payke: Save on Your Japan Trip	Free	4.8★ (200)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan	Free	4.9★ (2.4K)	No	No	Sep 2026
5	Learn Japanese Essentials	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
6	Langmate: Japanese Friends	Free	4.7★ (9.6K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
7	Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji	Free	4.8★ (22K)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	JPFans	Free	4.6★ (655)	No	No	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Japonica

#1

Japonica by LABORATORIYA IKS, OOO

Editor's Choice

🍔 Food & Drink

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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#2

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary

Strong Contender

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
🆓 Completely free with no ads

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

#3

Payke: Save on Your Japan Trip by 株式会社Payke

Coupons, Translation & Reviews

Worth Considering

🛍️ Shopping

4.8(200 ratings)

Free

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Scan product barcodes to instantly translate information into your language. Discover popular Japanese items, read reviews, and save with coupons. Easily purchase genuine Japanese goods through chat proxy services, even without store assistance.

More Japonica apps to explore

Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan

Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan

Tabelog - Food Guide in Japan

Restaurant reservation, travel

Discover and reserve tables at Japan's top local restaurants. This app offers extensive reviews, ratings, and real-time booking for diverse dining experiences across the country, making it easy to find the perfect meal whether you're a tourist or a local.

Restaurant search and discoveryAuthentic food ratings and reviewsReal-time table reservations

🍔 Food & Drink

Learn Japanese Essentials

Learn Japanese Essentials

Learn Japanese Essentials

Master Japanese vocabulary and pronunciation efficiently. This app uses spaced repetition and native speaker audio to help you learn quickly and permanently. Sync your progress across devices and study offline.

Native speaker audio for pronunciationSpaced repetition for memorizationSearchable dictionary

free with in-app purchases

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Langmate: Japanese Friends

Chat with people in Japan

Connect with Japanese locals and Japan enthusiasts globally. Practice natural Japanese conversation, build friendships, and explore Japanese culture. Features include matching, location-based discovery, virtual travel, voice messaging, and handwriting practice.

Swipe, match, and chat with Japanese usersFind people nearby with 'Around Me'Explore Japanese cities virtually

free with in-app purchases

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji

Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar

Master Japanese writing with comprehensive lessons for Hiragana and Katakana. Build vocabulary and grammar skills through engaging quizzes and spaced repetition. Practice reading and writing with audio pronunciation, all offline.

Hiragana and Katakana writing lessonsVocabulary and grammar lessonsSpaced repetition review quizzes

free with in-app purchases

Shop Japan like a local.

This app acts as a personal shopping agent for international customers wanting to buy Japanese products. It simplifies the process of searching, ordering, and receiving items from Japan, handling everything from seller communication to quality checks and secure delivery.

One-stop shopping agentSimplified international orderingCombine shipments to save costs

🛍️ Shopping

Learn Japanese Phrases & Words

Learn Japanese Phrases & Words

Learn Japanese Phrases & Words

Japanese Conversation Guide

Master Japanese conversation with this app. Practice speaking and listening with a native Japanese speaking parrot, learning essential phrases and words for your travels. Offline access makes learning convenient anytime, anywhere.

Learn common Japanese phrases and wordsPractice speaking and listening skillsNative Japanese pronunciation

free with in-app purchases

Japanese English Dictionary +

Japanese English Dictionary +

Japanese English Dictionary +

英和辞典・和英辞典

This app provides a comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary with definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation. It supports offline use, flashcards for learning, and advanced search options for Kanji, Kana, and English words.

Detailed definitions and examplesOffline accessPronunciation with phonetics

free with in-app purchases

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

Learn Japanese by MindSnacks

Master Japanese reading, writing, and conversation skills through 8 engaging games. Learn over 800 words and phrases with native speaker audio and practice three writing systems. Ideal for all ages, it makes language acquisition fun and effective.

8 addictive learning games800+ Japanese words & phrasesPractice Kana, Kanji, and Romaji

free with in-app purchases

Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

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

by Tokyo Otaku Mode Co. Ltd.

Discover and purchase authentic Japanese goods, including anime figures, fashion, and collectibles. Enjoy a vast selection, loyalty points, fast delivery, and secure payments. Get restock alerts and read fan reviews.

Authentic Japanese goods25,000+ item selectionTOM Points loyalty program

🛍️ Shopping

free with in-app purchases

Japan Shopping Service

Access and purchase items from numerous Japanese online stores and auction sites. This app simplifies the entire process, from searching and buying to payment and international shipping. Consolidate orders from multiple vendors into a single shipment for convenience.

Shop from 30+ Japanese online storesPurchase from Japanese auction sitesCombine packages from multiple stores

🛍️ Shopping

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect

Connect automatically to Wi-Fi

Automatically connects to public Wi-Fi networks across Japan without manual configuration. Once registered, it seamlessly links to trusted Wi-Fi spots in airports, trains, cafes, and more, providing internet access and security. It also offers localized information and supports multiple languages.

Automatic Wi-Fi connectionConnects to secure, trusted access pointsPrevents connection to spoofing access points

free with in-app purchases

Learn Japanese - Phrasebook

Learn Japanese - Phrasebook

Learn Japanese - Phrasebook

Learn, Speak Japanese Language

Learn to speak and write Japanese effectively with this easy-to-use phrasebook app. It offers essential translated phrases, native speaker audio, and vocabulary to help you communicate with locals and navigate Japan. Start with free content and unlock more for comprehensive learning.

Essential Japanese phrasesNative speaker audioOffline learning

free with in-app purchases

10 Minute Japanese

10 Minute Japanese

10 Minute Japanese

Learn the language fast!

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

In 24 Hours Learn Japanese

In 24 Hours Learn Japanese

In 24 Hours Learn Japanese

Fast, fun and easy learning!

Learn Japanese quickly and effectively with interactive audiovisual lessons. Focus on practical conversation skills with context-aware translations and curated topics. Ideal for busy individuals, travelers, and business professionals.

Interactive audiovisual lessonsScientifically proven learning methodsContext-aware translations

free with in-app purchases

MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

Free Beginner Kana Practices

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this engaging app. It offers authentic pronunciation, diverse practice methods, and vocabulary building to make learning enjoyable and effective. Start your Japanese journey with a supportive mascot and smart learning tools.

Learn all Hiragana and Katakana charactersAuthentic Japanese voice recordings14 practice varieties

free with in-app purchases

Japanese Dictionary +

Japanese Dictionary +

Japanese Dictionary +

Translator to learn English

This app offers a comprehensive bilingual dictionary for English and Japanese, with translation capabilities for words and phrases. It supports offline use for over 350,000 entries, including pronunciation and text scanning from images. Gamified learning tools and vocabulary builders are included to aid language acquisition.

Bilingual English-Japanese dictionaryOffline translation for words and phrasesImage text scanning

free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Japonica

Are there free japonica apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top japonica apps we rank are free to download, including Japonica and Japanese.

Does Japonica have ads or in-app purchases?

Japonica has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.

How many japonica apps are on the App Store?

We track 198+ japonica apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.