Is it really free, or is there a catch?

Really free. The free tier gives you the full typing trainer, the flashcard system with smart scheduling, basic grammar lessons, offline progress, and the ability to import decks from other apps. No time limit, no hidden paywall. Upgrade only if you want more levels, unlimited AI, or the extras like custom decks and cloud sync.

Can I bring in cards from another app?

Yes. The free plan lets you import decks from other flashcard apps using a standard file format. Paid plans support additional formats. We believe you should own your data — bring it in, take it out, whenever you want.

How does the smart scheduling work?

Each card you review tells the app how well you knew it. Over time, it learns your personal forgetting curve and schedules cards to pop up right when you're about to forget them. You can choose between two scheduling styles — one modern and adaptive, one more traditional. Pick whichever clicks for you.

Does it work offline?

It sure does. The app saves your decks, lessons, and progress to your device, so you can study on the train, on a flight, or anywhere without internet. When you come back online, everything syncs up.

What if I want to cancel my paid plan?

You can cancel, downgrade, or switch between monthly and yearly anytime from your account settings. No emails to send, no hoops to jump through. If you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.

The all-in-one Japanese app

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Learn Japanese the playful way.

yomion is a Japanese learning app — a typing trainer, smart flashcards, an AI conversation partner, and a full grammar path, all in one calm, colorful place. Type, tap, chat, and learn your way from hiragana to JLPT N1.

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No account needed · Works offline · Always free to start

0+Grammar lessons

0Curated words

0Kanji with strokes

N0JLPT levels

Type mode · the hero

Type to read. Muscle memoryfor kana & kanji.

See a word, type the reading. Instant feedback, no fuss. The fastest way to get kana and kanji into your fingers. Keyboard-first on desktop, just as smooth on your phone.

+5 XPpoints per correct romaji, more for full translations
AI checktype your translation, get a gentle verdict (15 free daily)
Combo streakstay on a roll — multiplier climbs x1 to x4
Works offlineall progress saved right in your browser

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Type mode

あさ

▋

Level 10 XP

Recognition · N4

食べる

た・べる

食べる

to eat

朝ごはんを食べる — “eat breakfast”

Flip to reveal the answer →

Flashcards · built to stick

The review system that actually works with your brain.

Four simple buttons — Again, Hard, Good, Easy. Behind the scenes, a smart scheduling system that adapts to how fast you forget. Bring your own decks, switch algorithms per deck, or start fresh.

Smart schedulingpick how the app paces your reviews — modern or classic
Four buttonsAgain · Hard · Good · Easy — one tap to tell the app how well you knew it
Mixed review queuecards from all your decks, sorted by what's most overdue
Import your cardsbring in decks from other flashcard apps

Explore decks

Gamification · calm fun

Progress you can feel.

XP, levels, combos, streaks, and achievements — all designed to encourage, not shame. Every correct answer gives you a little boost. Every mistake quietly teaches.

Level

XP27/100

Combo

7 correct in a row. Keep going!

Day streak

12days

16/20 today

Latest unlock

Week Warrior

7-day streak

1stFirst StepsComplete 10 reviewsbronze

x4On FireHit a 10-card combosilver

7dWeek Warrior7-day streakgold

100CompletionistMaster 100 cardsdiamond

AI Scenario Chat · Plus

Talk to characters. Get corrected, gently.

Roleplay a restaurant visit, a shopping trip, or asking for directions. Furigana and translations are a tap away, and every mistake turns into a gentle correction. Save any exchange as a flashcard for later.

Chats as you typereplies stream in, just like talking to a friend
Furigana on demandtap any word to see its reading
Gentle correctionsnever told 'wrong' — just shown a better way
Save to study laterone tap turns a chat line into a review card

Start chatting

Sushiya-san

● At the restaurant

あEN

Tap any reply to save it as a flashcard

N5 · Beginner path

14 / 62

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N5-1

は · です

か

N5-3

Particles

て

N5-6

て-form

ば

N5-9

Conditional

N5-12

Passive

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Grammar path · from zero to confident

A clear path from total beginner to N1.

Roughly 310 bite-sized grammar lessons arranged in a skill tree. Take a placement test to jump straight to your level, then follow the path one step at a time. Lessons link to review cards, so everything you learn sticks.

Skill treea living map of every grammar point, from N5 to N1
Placement testskip what you already know, start where you belong
Step by stepone concept at a time, with examples and practice
Lessons meet cardseach lesson feeds into your review queue automatically

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How yomion compares

How yomion compares.

Most learners stitch together four apps — one for flashcards, one for kanji, one for grammar, one for reading. Here's how yomion stacks up against each, side by side.

Feature	yomion	Anki	Duolingo	WaniKani	Bunpro
Built for Japanese	Japanese-first — furigana, kanji, reading baked in	Generic (any language)	One of 40+ languages, shared template	Yes (kanji/vocab focus)	Yes (grammar focus)
Spaced repetition	FSRS + SM-2, per-deck choice	SM-2 (the classic)	Proprietary, hidden	Proprietary fixed schedule	Solid cloze SRS
Typing practice	Yes — type romaji & full sentences	No	Tap / multiple-choice	No	No
Kanji depth	~2,200 kanji, stroke order (KanjiVG), radicals	Whatever you add	A few hundred, no stroke order	~2,000 kanji + radicals via mnemonics	Limited
Grammar	~310 lessons N5–N1, full explanations	Whatever you add	Light, implicit	No	N5–N1 grammar points, cloze
Reading	JLPT passages, tap-for-furigana	Whatever you add	Short isolated sentences	Limited	Limited
AI tutor	Scenario chat + judge/explain ($8/mo)	No	Roleplay (Max tier, $$$)	No	No
Works offline	Yes — local-first PWA	Yes	Super needs connection	No (web only)	No
Free tier	Real — kana, N5 decks, typing, CSV import, 15 AI/day	Desktop free, iOS $25	Yes (ads + hearts)	First 3 levels	Limited preview

yomion vs AnkiSame FSRS + SM-2 scheduling, plus typing, kanji, reading, and AI — and bring your decks.yomion vs DuolingoA deeper Japanese app than Duolingo — typing, kanji with stroke order, JLPT, and grammar lessons.yomion vs WaniKaniKanji and radicals, plus grammar, reading, typing, and AI on the same schedule.yomion vs BunproFull grammar lessons, not just cloze — plus vocab, kanji, typing, and reading.Free Japanese learning appsWhich apps are truly free for the whole beginner journey — and where each one gates.JLPT study appsThe best apps for JLPT N5–N1 test prep, ranked by how well they map to the exam.

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Pricing · honest, no surprises

Simple plans. Cancel anytime.

Start free, forever. Upgrade when you want more — try Plus free for 3 days, no card required.

MonthlyYearlySave up to 37%

Free

Genuinely useful, forever.

Kana + N5 decks included
Both study modes — type and flip
Smart scheduling (FSRS or SM-2)
15 AI checks per day
Works offline, saves in your browser
Import cards (CSV)

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Plus

For daily learners who want it all.

$5/mo

Save 38% · $60/yr billed annually

Everything in Free
All levels — N5 through N1
Build your own custom decks
Unlimited AI checkups
Chat with AI characters
Sync your progress across devices
Anki import (.apkg) + CSV export

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Pro

For serious students & power users.

$13/mo

Save 31% · $150/yr billed annually

Everything in Plus
Custom roleplay scenarios
Smart reviews that adapt to weak spots
Writing tutor with corrections
Mock tests & readiness tracking
AI deck builder & sentence maker
Voice chat (coming soon)

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3-day free trial on Plus · no card needed · cancel anytime from your account

Any questions?

The simple answers.

Not at all. You can jump straight in — everything works right in your browser. Your progress, your streaks, your decks all stay saved on your device. The only thing that needs a free account is the AI features, so we can keep track of your daily usage.

Start your streak today.

Your first lesson takes 30 seconds. No account, no card — just open it and type.

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