Best Native Japanese Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to native japanese or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 246+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Native Japanese Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoOct 2026
2Learn Japanese!! Kana & KanjiLearn Japanese!! Kana & KanjiFree4.8★ (23K)NoYesOct 2026
3Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7★ (57)NoNoOct 2026
4Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1Todaii: Learn Japanese N5-N1Free4.7★ (1.6K)YesYesOct 2026
5ScriptPad: Japanese WritingScriptPad: Japanese WritingFree4.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
6Langmate: Japanese FriendsLangmate: Japanese FriendsFree4.7★ (9.6K)YesYesOct 2026
7Moji - Learn Japanese & KanjiMoji - Learn Japanese & KanjiFree3.6★ (37)YesYesOct 2026
8Native Camp : Learn JapaneseNative Camp : Learn JapaneseFree4.1★ (11)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Native Japanese

Japanese#1

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Editor's Choice
🔍 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
  • 🆓 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
Learn Japanese!! Kana & Kanji#2

Learn Japanese!! Kana & Kanji by Luli Languages LLC

Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.8😊(23K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great language application
  • 🚀 Fantastic app to learn hiragana characters
  • 👍 Helpful and useful for beginners
  • 👍 Well-balanced mix of lessons
  • 👍 Teaches writing and pronunciation
  • 👍 Tracks progress and focuses on weak areas
  • 👍 Engrossing and makes learning enjoyable
  • 👍 Worth the price for the content provided

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Lacks explanations for some concepts
  • 🐛 Confusing wording in explanations
  • 🐛 Not enough example sentences
  • 🐛 Finicky writing recognition
  • 🐛 Crashes on certain devices
  • 💰 Requires payment to unlock full content
Japanese Dictionary Takoboto#3

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7(57 ratings)
Free
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This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

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FAQ about Native Japanese

What are the best native japanese apps for iPhone?
Japanese tops our native japanese 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 — 20 of the top native japanese apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese and Learn Japanese!! Kana & Kanji.
Japanese has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ native japanese apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.