43+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
The best kotoba soft apps and games on iPhone average 4.4★ across 43+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (17) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.6★ (537) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | $2.99 | 2.5★ (32) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 2.9★ (8) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | Yes | Yes | May 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.6★ (2.4K) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.0★ (8) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
Master Chinese with daily short conversations and authentic audio. Practice listening and reading with level-appropriate dialogues covering diverse topics and cultural insights. Ideal for HSK preparation and staying current with modern China.
Experience a traditional Japanese card game played with Hanafuda cards. The objective is to form specific card combinations, known as 'yaku', before your opponent. Choose to cash in your points or continue playing for higher scores by saying 'koi-koi'.
Experience the traditional Japanese Koto (harp) on your iPhone. This app allows you to play oriental melodies, record your performances, and utilize features like tone scale changes and pitch bends. Enjoy a selection of sample music and export your recordings.
Experience the unique texture of fermented soybeans by stirring and stretching them as far as possible. This simple yet engaging game challenges your dexterity and offers a fun, quirky way to pass the time. Enjoy a satisfyingly stretchy sensation with easy-to-learn controls.
Experience the authentic sound and feel of Japan's national string instrument. This app offers realistic koto tones, customizable interfaces, and multiple play modes for musicians and enthusiasts. Record and share your creations within an immersive simulation.
This app helps users develop their musical ear by allowing them to test chord progressions. Users can explore the sound of various chords and understand their function within a progression or tune. It's designed to aid in re-harmonizing melodies and improving overall tonality.
Collect items to train powerful heroes and unleash devastating finishers. Engage in battles against formidable enemies. This idle game offers a satisfying progression and engaging combat experience.
Easily create baseball and softball lineups with flexible batting order and defensive position options. Share your team's lineup via screenshots, optimized for social media.
This app offers unlimited, free audio transcription without requiring a login. Convert spoken words into text with all features available at no cost.
Engage in a simple rule puzzle RPG where you strategically battle enemies and navigate treacherous dungeons. Collect items from treasure chests, evade pursuing monsters, and uncover a story of gods and giants to help Nike escape Tartarus.
