250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
The best nihongo master apps and games on iPhone average 4.2★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (2) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.5★ (6) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.9K) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (75) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 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.
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.
