Langmate helps you meet Japanese people through casual chat, whether you’re learning Japanese, planning a trip, or simply looking for real friends in Japan. Start with shared interests and turn small conversations into meaningful connections.
Proof it works: Over 3 million downloads. In 2025, Langmate reached 4,358,300+ matches and 36,952,000+ messages.
Made in Japan.
Langmate is, of course, made in Japan.
Why Langmate
A huge Japanese community (65%+ of users are Japanese)
Match fast and start chatting with people who actually reply
Built for Japan lovers: anime, manga, food, travel, festivals, J-pop
Key Features
Swipe, match, and chat to make Japanese friends
Around Me: find people near you (great for travelers & expats)
Virtual Location: explore Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto before your trip
Voice messages to improve pronunciation naturally
Handwriting tool to practice kana/kanji in chat
Visit http://www.langmate.jp for FAQ and updates.
Terms of Service: https://www.langmate.jp/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: https://www.langmate.jp/privacy-policy/
It gave me a a chance to make 4 free friends the first two were scammers and the system realised it quite quickly. I hope there are lots of genuine people on this. It seems there might be.
Worse update ever
Larvi-
I would have giving it 5 stars if it were last year or even 2 weeks ago. Now if i want i really want to give it 0 stars. How can each time you guys updated the apps and keep continuously make it worse and worse. Before, each time i send messages i have to use 5 points and each time swap cost 1 point either right or left. But now not only i have limit points i also can only talk to 5 people. This is already ridiculous. And i can’t even receive their message even i use the slot to talk to them. Well basically seem like i can’t use it anymore
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your review.We currently have a limit on the number of friends you can chat with, but you can increase the number of chats by using smiles. Also, no smiles are consumed for NO card swipes.However, we will take user feedback into consideration and strive to provide better service. Thank you for your continued support.
Nice app
Chen89
Easy to use, fun, a bit technical problem is messages, i need to scroll up everytime because the new messages keep showing up on top
Nope
dooblyboobly
It’s possible to meet some real people on here, but far too many are fakes and scammers. Also, it doesn’t work properly. Why can I not see any of the dozens of friend requests I had (with filters off), and why did they all completely disappear the moment I paid for premium, assuming that would let me see them?Bonus: support will straight up ignore you if you ask about this. Terrible app.
Developer Response
We sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment you've experienced.We take reports regarding scammers, friend request visibility, and support responsiveness very seriously. We understand how concerning it must have been to see friend requests disappear after upgrading, especially when you expected Premium to provide better access. Your feedback has been shared with our team for investigation and improvement.Our goal is to provide a safe and reliable place to meet new Friends, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know about these issues. Thank you for your honest feedback.
What's New in Langmate!
Thank you for being a part of the Langmate community!
In our latest update, we've given our messaging features a major boost! We are excited to introduce brand-new tools for translation, correction, and smart replies. Connecting with friends around the world is now smoother and more fun than ever before.
Enhancements & Bug Fixes
We've also squashed some pesky bugs and made performance improvements to ensure a faster, more seamless experience for everyone.
A Huge Milestone!
Thanks to your incredible support, Langmate is officially closing in on 4 million downloads! We couldn't have done it without you.
We hope you enjoy the new and improved Langmate experience! (^_^)/
Version 5.2.12
The developer, Langmate Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
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