Wagotabi: Learn Japanese
★ 5.0What it actually doesWagotabi is a game for learning Japanese from scratch, based on narrative immersion and contextual learning of kanji, kana, and grammar according to JLPT standards, completely without ads and in-app purchases.
Actually does
- ✓Language learning95% of reviews
- ✓Flashcards30% of reviews
- ✓Обучение Кандзи с порядком написания и каллиграфией40% of reviews
- ✓Обучение Хирагане и Катакане25% of reviews
- ✓Grammar check35% of reviews
- ✓Dictionary20% of reviews
- ✓Audio recorder15% of reviews
- ✓Casual games30% of reviews
- ✓Сюжетная игра с путешествием по реальным японским городам45% of reviews
- ✓Progress Tracking10% of reviews
- ✓Ad-free20% of reviews
- ✓Без встроенных покупок15% of reviews
- ✓Russian localization(bonus)50% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Offline-first
- ⚠Cloud sync
Common complaints
- ✗Most explanations are in English; Russian localization is incomplete for all platforms35% of mentions
«All explanation is in English and to learn Japanese you need to know English»
- ✗Available only up to JLPT N5 level; desire to extend learning up to N2 and beyond15% of mentions
«I hope the developers will be able to afford to expand the game at least up to n2»
- ✗Platform inconsistency (Steam version has Russian localization, but mobile app does not)15% of mentions
«Excuse me, but why is there Russian language in the steam version, but not here»
- ✗Russian version is in beta testing with possible translation errors20% of mentions
«The Russian version of Wagotabi is in beta testing and may contain inaccuracies or translation errors»
- ✗No Apple Pencil support for writing characters on tablets8% of mentions
«I'd like Russian localization and Apple Pencil support (at least disabling touch inputs when using it)»
What people praise
- ★Engaging learning experience through game format, without tedious repetition
«This is the most comfortable app for studying Japanese. There's no feeling of 'pressure' from learning. The whole learning process feels as natural as possible»
- ★Completely free app with no ads or in-app purchases
«I don't know why the authors are so generous and made this app free»
- ★Motivates continued learning; people started learning Japanese because of the game
«I started learning Japanese because I really liked your game! This is the best way to learn languages»
- ★Contextual learning through real-life situations, connection with Japanese culture and traditions
«Language learning combined with learning about Japanese culture and traditions. In the game, you'll have to use the knowledge you've gained in practice»
- ★Words and grammar are easy to remember thanks to practical contextual usage
«Everything is easy to remember and enjoyable. Special thanks for the game style»