# Yomu Yomu: Read&Learn Japanese

> Read Stories, Learn Japanese

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.sinamon.yomuyomu](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.sinamon.yomuyomu)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.sinamon.yomuyomu`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sinamon
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 125,751
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (1,112 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2024-06-03
- **Publisher country:** SE
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sinamon.yomuyomu)
- **Website:** [https://yomuyomu.app](https://yomuyomu.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://yomuyomu.app/legal](https://yomuyomu.app/legal)

## Description

Yomu Yomu is a Japanese reading and listening app that helps learners build vocabulary and confidence one story at a time. Choose from curated stories, articles, and courses for beginner to advanced levels (JLPT N5–N1). Each reading includes audio with adjustable speed, furigana and romaji aids, sentence-by-sentence translations, and an integrated dictionary for instant lookup.

Save new words to review with an intuitive SRS flashcard system, monitor progress, and practice reading kana and kanji in context. Free to use with optional upgrades for offline downloads and audiobook/background listening. Designed for self-learners, Yomu Yomu makes steady progress achievable through enjoyable, culturally rich content.

## Rankings

- #198,380 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.sinamon.yomuyomu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Yomu Yomu for its level based stories, flashcards with spaced repetition, and on demand translations that support vocabulary growth. The ability to listen to stories, see word meanings, and bookmark learnings makes it a strong all around learning tool, especially for beginners. The main recurring concerns are pricing and content limits, as many reviews note limited free content and high subscription costs. Mobile feature parity is also questioned, with missing pitch accent, inconsistent furigana, and occasional UI playback issues. Overall, a powerful learning companion hampered by cost and mobile feature gaps.

### Pros

- Flashcards with spaced repetition and easy word import from readings
- Level-based stories with audio translations dictionary details and bookmarking
- On-demand translations and dictionary information to help learn new words with example sentences
- Beginner friendly content with simple sentences to get started
- Some free content available and flexible word library for review

### Cons

- Premium pricing and limited free content
- Mobile feature gaps such as missing pitch accent and inconsistent furigana, and issues with difficult kanji toggle
- Content quality issues and occasional incorrect readings
- User experience annoyances like playback stopping on screen lock and awkward navigation to unread items
- Not enough material at each level and heavy reliance on premium for access

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.sinamon.yomuyomu)