nekomimi: learn japanese

Name: nekomimi: learn japanese
Rating: 4.8 (425 reviews)
Author: nekomimi japanese llc

By: nekomimi japanese llc App

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Overview

Version:

3.5

Last updated: 2026-07-29

Ranking

#76,411 ▼ 173

Overall

Features & Capabilities

nekomimi: learn japanese is a gamified language-learning extension that uses FSRS-powered spaced repetition with real media. Learn from anime, video games, manga, songs, and books, collecting cards and building decks as you advance.

From hiragana to advanced vocabulary, track your progress, climb leagues, and battle bosses using your growing vocabulary. Read manga with tap-to-translate and enjoy a learning experience that blends education with your favorite media.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games Content

By:

nekomimi japanese llc

Rating:

4.80

(425) 1 ratings

Version:

3.5 Last updated: 2026-07-29

Version code:

888532452

Creation date:

2024-08-12

Compatible devices:

Size:

183.27MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-15

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Ranking

# 76,411 ▼ 173

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Developed by:

nekomimi japanese llc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nekomimi-learn-japanese/id6627333398

Website:

https://www.nekomimi.co/

User Reviews

Users praise the app for being free, comprehensive in kana/kanji coverage, engaging and easy to use, with strong audio/visual quality and anime-based listening practice. Common drawbacks are pronunciation inconsistencies, limited progression controls for intermediate learners, dislike of AI-generated art, and small UI text that hampers readability.

Pros

Free and ad-free, with kanji, hiragana, and katakana all in one app.
Engaging, fun, and highly motivating; easy to use with a gamified feel.
High-quality audio and video that loads fast, using anime clips for natural listening practice.
Great for beginners with a cute, approachable interface and helpful listening/reading support.

Cons

Pronunciation and audio can be unclear or mispronounced, leading to mishearing.
No easy way to skip ahead or customize for intermediate learners.
AI-generated art for cards and the app icon feels off-putting and reduces motivation.
Small text in buttons/menus can be hard to read.

Recent reviews

This app used to be a nice way to practice some Japanese once in a while. It had a lot of free features and study material. After the rework, it seems like only the hiragana lesson is free now? Pretty much everything else is locked behind a monthly subscription. I just think it’s a little silly to reduce the free tier so much with such a largely AI generated app. Overall the rework does look nice and I enjoyed the opening, but literally everything is behind a premium sub now which wasn’t originally the case. I don’t really see an intuitive way to even access the interesting UI modes like the ipod interface after completing the intro. If I hadn’t updated the app, I would have more free content which feels disingenuous.