Wagotabi: Learn Japanese

Name: Wagotabi: Learn Japanese
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (1457 reviews)
Author: WAGOTABI LIMITED

By: WAGOTABI LIMITED App

Immersive Japanese Learning

Overview

Version:

1.00.0613

Last updated: 2026-08-18

Features & Capabilities

Wagotabi is your daily companion for learning Japanese from scratch, at your own pace, with maximum immersion. Learn to read, write, and understand Japanese in context, while retaining Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Use your knowledge directly by interacting with locals and in daily situations, and explore real Japanese cities to deepen cultural understanding on your path to becoming a Japanese Grand Master.

Designed with input from 300+ Japanese language experts and official prefecture tourist associations, Wagotabi follows a graded-reader approach aligned with the JLPT, starting at N5. The game starts from zero, offers quests, vocabulary, Kana/Kanji, grammar explanations, SRS-powered tests, voiced dialogue, and a fully ad-free, offline experience. Additional features include an interactive dictionary, stroke order, boss fights, minigames, and cloud save for progress tracking.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games

By:

WAGOTABI LIMITED

Rating:

4.90

(1,457) 11 new ratings

Version:

1.00.0613 Last updated: 2026-08-18

Version code:

889868254

Creation date:

2024-10-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

191.16MB

Price:

4.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 45,348 ▲ 172

Other rankings

#17 in Education (Paid) ▲ 1

Other platforms

Wagotabi: Learn Japanese (v1.00.0613)

47,863 4.96

(5,279)

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Developed by:

WAGOTABI LIMITED

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wagotabi-learn-japanese/id6474207287

Website:

https://www.wagotabi.com/

User Reviews

Wagotabi is praised for its polished design, engaging Pokémon-style gameplay, and immersive real-world content that makes learning Japanese fun and practical. Reviewers highlight strong reading/listening tools and good value. Common critiques focus on kanji practice limitations, early-game difficulty for beginners, and requests for more progression options or a smoother pacing curve. Overall, it’s a compelling, enjoyable companion for beginners with room to broaden kanji practice and adjust difficulty.

Pros

Polished, high-quality design and user experience with careful onboarding.
Fun and engaging gameplay in a Pokémon-style format that keeps learning enjoyable.
Immersive, real-world content with practical phrases and scenarios for reading and listening practice.
Comprehensive tools for practicing reading and listening, with structured progression and helpful features.
Good value and accessible pricing for the full version.

Cons

Kanji writing practice is limited: not enough space to write, and line weight can feel thick.
Early-game content can be challenging or overwhelming for beginners, with heavy kanji prompts and rapidly introduced material.
Desire for more progression options (e.g., an intermediate mode) to tailor difficulty and pacing.

Recent reviews

I have tried genuinely everything for learning Japanese but Wagotabi has officially won my heart! Knowing both hiragana and katakana is pretty crucial, but once you’ve got that down, the game is incredibly fun and motivating. It doesn’t feel like a chore at all and I seriously recommend it for everyone, especially those who feel they’ve hit a dead end with their Japanese.

by Ro*****, 2026-07-20

This is amazing! I tried playing Pokemon Leaf Green in Japanese but the level was far too high. This app gives the same experience but at an appropriate level! Keep up the good work!!