Hibiki - Learn by Listening

Hibiki turns real-world podcasts into your personal language classroom.

Stop studying textbooks. Start listening to native speakers discuss topics you actually care about — with every word transcribed, translated, and synchronized to the audio in
real time.

How it works

1. Pick a podcast in the language you're learning — browse curated shows or add any RSS feed
2. Press play — Hibiki transcribes every word using on-device or AI-powered speech recognition
3. Read along with word-by-word highlighting that follows the audio
4. Tap any word for an AI-powered contextual explanation
5. See instant translations right below each sentence

Built for language learners

• Word-level sync: every word highlights as it's spoken, so you never lose your place
• AI word lookup: tap any word while paused for contextual meaning, reading, and usage
• Furigana & Romaji: automatic reading aids for Japanese kanji
• AI or on-device transcription: choose cloud-powered accuracy or fully private on-device processing
• 9 translation languages: English, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese
• Adjustable playback speed (0.5x–2.0x): slow down fast speakers, speed up when you're ready
• Sleep timer: fall asleep to the sound of a new language

Discover podcasts Browse hand-picked language learning podcasts across Japanese, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, German, and more — from beginner-friendly shows to authentic native content. Or search for any podcast by name.

Works everywhere

• iPhone, iPad, and Mac (native)
• iCloud sync across all your devices
• Download episodes for offline learning
• Control Center and Lock Screen playback
• AirPlay support

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/