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Shinobi: Read & Learn Japanese

by Shinobi LLC

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Appeye score 94 out of 100, from 504 reviews (high confidence)

504 reviews analysed · 24 Jul 2024 – 14 Oct 2026 · scored 24 Oct 2026

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Based on 504 reviews from 24 Jul 2024 - 14 Oct 2026.

Overview

Appeye score
94/100high confidence
Category rank
#32 of 5,647Education
Reviews analysed
504Scored reviews from the App Store.
Sentiment trend
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App Store
4.9

842 ratings

Review sentiment

90
App nameShinobi: Read & Learn Japanese
SellerShinobi LLC
GenreEducation
Version1.5.3
Content rating4+
Requires iOS15.1
Size106 MB
Released21 May 2024
Current version17 Oct 2026
View on App Store
App description

Learn Japanese by reading stories you'll actually want to finish. Illustrated, JLPT-aligned stories with native audio take you from your first hiragana all the way to N2. Downloaded more than 400,000 times by learners who stopped memorizing word lists and started reading real Japanese. WHY SHINOBI WORKS Most apps teach Japanese in isolated pieces. Shinobi teaches it the way it sticks: in context. Every kanji, word, and grammar point appears inside a story, with images, audio, and a reason to remember it. READ REAL JAPANESE FROM DAY ONE - 91 levels of graded stories covering JLPT N5 to N2 - Curriculum reviewed by native Japanese teachers - Tap any word for its reading, meaning, and examples - Grammar explanations built right into the text - Furigana toggle to raise the challenge as you improve - Full-page translation whenever you need it LISTEN AND SPEAK - Native Japanese audio for every story - Slow mode for tricky passages - Shadowing practice to improve pronunciation and rhythm MAKE KANJI AND VOCABULARY STICK - Save words as you read - Review them with smart spaced-repetition flashcards - Quizzes after every story to lock in what you learned A NEW STORY EVERY DAY - A daily Japanese news story, with double XP for 24 hours - Download stories for offline reading TRAIN LIKE A NINJA - Climb the ninja ranks as you progress - Streaks, badges, and rewards to keep you consistent - Live Activities on your lock screen so you never lose your streak Whether you're a total beginner or preparing for the JLPT, Shinobi turns daily reading into real fluency. Download Shinobi Japanese and read your first story today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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