Learn Japanese: HeyJapan
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is made and published by Language Skills Studio. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Language Skills Studio. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Language Skills Studio and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Total installs
- 8.6 million
- Best rank
- #26
- Top Free, South Korea
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.62
- 249,146 ratings
- Last updated
- October 21, 2026
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is popular, with 8.6 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 249,146 ratings. Its best ranking is #26 in Top Free, Education in South Korea.
Summary
HeyJapan from Language Skills Studio helps you learn Japanese from what you love—anime, culture, or travel—using a beginner-friendly, 15-minute-a-day approach.
Pros & Cons
- Beginner-friendly method with a 15-minute daily practice
- Strong speaking-focused approach via anime dubbing with instant feedback
- Large vocabulary library (1,500+ words) with examples, audio, and visuals
- Multimedia learning including native audio, videos, and imagery to reinforce memory
- Some competitors offer built-in quizzes, daily drills, or flashcards which HeyJapan does not prominently list in this app.
- The primary emphasis on speaking/immersion may mean fewer built-in practice drills compared to some education apps.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 89 thousand
- Per day
- 3 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- January 2020
Installs over time
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan has been installed 8.6 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 3 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #26
- Chart
- Top Free
- Education
- Country
- South Korea
Google Play Rankings for Learn Japanese: HeyJapan
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | South Korea | Education | Top Free |
| 71 | Indonesia | Education | Top Free |
| 194 | Iran | Education | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in South Korea
Competitors
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 3.6.7
- Launched
- January 2020
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Learn Japanese: HeyJapan for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 49
- App size
- 69.3 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Learn Japanese: HeyJapan
About the app and developer
About Learn Japanese: HeyJapan
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is an education app developed by Language Skills Studio.
How many times has Learn Japanese: HeyJapan been downloaded?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan has been downloaded 8.6 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 89 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 education apps.
What is the rating of Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is rated 4.62 out of 5 stars, based on 250 thousand ratings.
Is Learn Japanese: HeyJapan free?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is free. The APK size is 69.27 MB. The latest APK version available is 3.6.7. The last update was on October 21, 2026.
What are the requirements for Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since January 2020.
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Frequently asked questions about Learn Japanese: HeyJapan
Is Learn Japanese: HeyJapan free?
Yes. Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is free on Google Play.
Is Learn Japanese: HeyJapan still available?
Yes. Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 21, 2026.
Does Learn Japanese: HeyJapan contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Learn Japanese: HeyJapan as containing ads.
What Android version does Learn Japanese: HeyJapan require?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan runs on Android 7.0 and higher.
How large is Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan is 69.27 MB.
Is Learn Japanese: HeyJapan suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Learn Japanese: HeyJapan as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Learn Japanese: HeyJapan been installed?
Google Play lists 5,000,000+ installs for Learn Japanese: HeyJapan.
How do people rate Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan scores 4.62 out of 5 stars, from 249,146 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
Learn Japanese: HeyJapan was developed by Language Skills Studio. It is listed in the education category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Learn Japanese: HeyJapan?
People looking at Learn Japanese: HeyJapan also look at these education apps: Japanese Letter -Learn Hiragan, JLPT Japanese Words & Alphabet, Kanana: Easy Hiragana Katakana, Learn Japanese Speak Language, Learn Japanese! - Hiragana.
Store listing
By Language Skills Studio, from Google Play“Hiragana, katakana, conversation, vocabulary - Learn Japanese from what you love”
Description by Language Skills Studio Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
- Over 10,000,000 learners worldwide
- 4.8 stars from more than 50,000 reviews
- An easy, effective way to start your Japanese learning
Why learners choose HeyJapan?
For beginners, Japanese often comes with a few familiar hurdles: an unfamiliar alphabet, shaky pronunciation, overwhelming kanji, and the feeling of learning Japanese for months without ever really speaking. HeyJapan understands this and builds every feature to remove those roadblocks - so you don't just memorize, you truly learn Japanese and speak it.
Key features
- In-depth Hiragana & Katakana - Master the full alphabet with spaced repetition, native audio, and demonstration videos.
- Learn to speak Japanese through anime dubbing - Dub your favorite characters and get instant scoring and pronunciation feedback, so your progress is easy to see.
- 1,500+ topic-based vocabulary words - Each word comes with example sentences, images, and audio; a smart review system helps you remember longer.
- Build lessons around what you love - Anime, travel, food… or any topic of your own, complete with vocabulary, sample sentences, and relevant conversations.
- Stroke-order writing practice - Write each character in the correct stroke order to remember its shape and write more beautifully.
- Systematic Kanji & grammar - Learn kanji by meaning and reading; grammar is split into small lessons with short, clear explanations.
With HeyJapan, you can
- Say your first Japanese sentences in your very first week
- Handle basic conversations with confidence on a trip to Japan
- Watch your favorite anime without subtitles
- Understand Japanese culture more deeply with every lesson
We're always here to help and to listen. HeyJapan works hard to deliver quality Japanese lessons, but bugs are sometimes unavoidable - we'd love your feedback to keep making the app better. Reach us anytime at heyjapan@eupgroup.net.
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