250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best nihongo master apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.4★ (5) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.9K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jun 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 5.0★ (4) | No | No | Sep 2026 |
Master Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive lessons, stroke-by-stroke guidance, and spaced repetition. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and reinforce learning with printable sheets. The full curriculum is free with optional ads.
This Japanese dictionary app helps users quickly find words and kanji with example sentences and JLPT levels. Create custom study lists and use flashcards to build vocabulary. It also offers popular study lists for common situations like travel and work.
