Japanese Learning Apps: ranks 51–63
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Ranks 51–63 of 63 tools, best first
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Best forLearners collecting vocabulary while browsing
A free Chrome-based tool for turning Japanese reading and subtitles into vocabulary practice.
- Writing practice
4.3/10★★☆☆☆Visit Nihongo Learn -
Best forApple-device learners focused on vocabulary and handwriting
A focused Japanese study app for Apple users who want vocabulary and handwriting practice.
- Speaking practice
- Offline access
- Writing practice
4.1/10★★☆☆☆Visit Benkyō -
Best forBeginners who prefer explanatory narrative lessons
A browser-based Japanese course for learners who want explanations, practice, and cultural notes.
4.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit Human Japanese -
Best forApple users focused on kanji writing and reading
A writing-focused Japanese study app with extensive kanji and offline reference tools.
- Writing practice
3.9/10★★☆☆☆Visit Jitaku -
Best forJLPT beginners seeking low-cost structured study
A focused iPhone course with free N5 study and a one-time upgrade for N4 and future levels.
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.8/10★★☆☆☆Visit Kaitaku -
Best forFree beginners learning kana and JLPT N5–N4
A structured, no-signup web course for kana, beginner conversation and JLPT N5–N4.
- Speaking practice
- Writing practice
3.7/10★★☆☆☆Visit NihonGo! -
Best forLearners practicing written Japanese with feedback
A free, web-based Japanese writing app with corrections, vocabulary tracking, and a daily limit.
- Writing practice
3.6/10★★☆☆☆Visit Sakugo -
Best forMobile learners focused on Japanese character writing
A focused mobile app for building Japanese character-writing skills.
- Writing practice
3.5/10★★☆☆☆Visit Ringotan -
Best foriOS learners practicing kana, kanji, and handwriting
A focused iOS app for practicing Japanese writing, with audio and offline study.
- Speaking practice
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.4/10★★☆☆☆Visit RoboKana -
Best forLearners seeking audio-led beginner Japanese courses
A broad audio-led course with speaking and writing practice, sold through one-time plans.
- Speaking practice
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.3/10★★☆☆☆Try Rocket Japanese -
Best foriOS learners seeking offline vocabulary and kana practice
A focused iOS vocabulary app with offline study, kana and kanji tracing, and a one-time Pro upgrade.
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.2/10★★☆☆☆Visit Yumo -
Best foriPhone learners practicing Japanese handwriting
A focused iOS app for learning kana handwriting, with quizzes and spaced review.
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.1/10★★☆☆☆Visit Fude -
Best forBeginners seeking a broad Japanese lesson path
A beginner-focused Japanese course with 500+ lessons and offline study.
- Offline access
- Writing practice
3.0/10★★☆☆☆Visit HeyJapan
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Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Study focus | Speaking practice | Writing practice | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Nihongo Learn | Yes | Free | Vocabulary | Yes | 4.3 | |
| 52 | Benkyō | No | Vocabulary | Yes | Yes | 4.1 | |
| 53 | Human Japanese | Yes | $49/yr | 4.0 | |||
| 54 | Jitaku 字宅 | Yes | Writing | No | Yes | 3.9 | |
| 55 | Kaitaku | Yes | $9.99 one-time | Balanced | No | Yes | 3.8 |
| 56 | NihonGo! | Yes | Free | Balanced | Yes | Yes | 3.7 |
| 57 | Sakugo | Yes | Free | Writing | No | Yes | 3.6 |
| 58 | Ringotan | Yes | Writing | No | Yes | 3.5 | |
| 59 | RoboKana | Yes | Writing | Yes | Yes | 3.4 | |
| 60 | Rocket Japanese | No | $149.95 one-time | Balanced | Yes | Yes | 3.3 |
| 61 | Yumo | Yes | $8.99 one-time | Vocabulary | No | Yes | 3.2 |
| 62 | Fude | Yes | Writing | No | Yes | 3.1 | |
| 63 | HeyJapan | Balanced | Yes | 3.0 |
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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