Learn Japanese - HeyJapan

Name: Learn Japanese - HeyJapan
Rating: 4.7 (557 reviews)
Author: Linh Nguyen

By: Linh Nguyen App

Hiragana, kantakana and kanji

Overview

Version:

2.4.4

Last updated: 2026-08-01

Ranking

#69,071 ▼ 115

Overall

Features & Capabilities

HeyJapan delivers a bite-sized, anime-themed Japanese learning journey. Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, and expand your vocabulary with illustrated flashcards and handwriting practice, all designed for daily 15-minute sessions.

Practice speaking with dubbing videos and real-life scenarios, learn grammar in context, and prepare for JLPT with realistic tests and explanations. A badge-driven, self-paced path keeps you motivated as you progress.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games

By:

Linh Nguyen

Rating:

4.70

(557)

Version:

2.4.4 Last updated: 2026-08-01

Version code:

889048901

Creation date:

2021-07-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

241.60MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 69,071 ▼ 115

Other platforms

Learn Japanese: HeyJapan (v3.5.10)

8,344,319 4.62

(255,256)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Linh Nguyen

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-japanese-heyjapan/id1576311051

Website:

https://heyjapan.net/

User Reviews

Users praise HeyJapan for its beginner-friendly, grammar-first approach and engaging, low-pressure gamification, plus real-world speaking focus and rapid progress for some. However, recurring issues—bugs (display, sync, progress loss), unreliable voice recognition/audio, usability/stability problems, and occasional content/platform inconsistencies—limit its reliability. Overall, strong educational value for beginners when stable, but stability and cross-device support are common pain points.

Pros

Beginner-friendly, grammar-first curriculum that builds sentences gradually and includes built-in tests to track progress.
Engaging gamification with a comfortable pace and low pressure (fewer ads and no forced 'hearts' system) that many users find preferable to other apps.
Focus on real-world speaking and writing, plus support for Hiragana/Katakana, aiding practical learning.
Notable rapid progress reported by many users after adopting the paid version.

Cons

Widespread bugs causing display issues, incorrect answers, progress loss, and cross-device sync problems.
Weak voice recognition and audio issues (robotic voice, microphone not picking up, some audio inaudible).
Usability and stability problems including confusing UI, non-working features, and occasional crashes that erase progress.
Content and platform inconsistencies, including outdated vocabulary, uneven notebook availability across devices, and limited or hard-to-reach support.

Recent reviews

This is a GREAT app! It’s very easy n fun, except as u try to go further into the lessons ur stopped cuz u have to pay. 95% of this app is behind a paywall which is very sad cuz of its fun to learn ability. Perhaps u guys could do a watch ad to get to the next lesson or watch a set of ads to get full day free premium.