Choose your meaning and learning languages when you first open the app. Clearer purchase information, with retry options for audio and translations.

• Japanese writing practice accepts kana, kanji and romaji • Pro information follows your learning language • New learners may try an optional one-word listening check

• If you switch to Manual, the app now opens in Manual next time • Tap a line in Conversation phrases to hear just that line again • Pro: pick your level from a list

Small improvements and refinements.

Small improvements and refinements.

Small improvements and refinements.

• A new hairstyle for the character on the app icon • Minor improvements

• New conversation mode: learn each word inside a short, casual conversation • A tidier word screen, and a fix for translations that could stall • Purchases started on the App Store are now supported

Small improvements and refinements.

• The Pro unlock is clearer and friendlier. One payment unlocks every level forever, with no monthly bill. • Added a new mascot and a simpler explanation of what the purchase includes.

• Restored full access for people who bought the app before it went free. A failed check no longer drops you back to the free limit. • Example sentences appear much faster. They were being re-translated on every launch even though they ship with the app. • Pronunciation practice now sits under the word, beside Remembered and Write. • Fixed buttons and labels that were still showing English in 18 languages.

• Restored full access for people who bought the app before it went free. A failed check no longer drops you back to the free limit. • Example sentences appear much faster. They were being re-translated on every launch even though they ship with the app. • Pronunciation practice now sits under the word, beside Remembered and Write. • Fixed buttons and labels that were still showing English in 18 languages.

Fixed the word loop running behind the morning review quiz. Playback now stops while the quiz is open.

• Rebuilt the iPad layout. The word now sits in the middle of the screen, and the controls and speed slider stay within reach • The microphone and camera permission prompts are now translated into 19 languages. They used to appear in English everywhere • Fixed small display issues, including the one-time purchase screen showing through

Small fixes and stability improvements. Thanks for using notaps.

Learning Japanese as well? JLPT decks are now built in — study by exam grade from N5 to N1, with the pitch accent drawn over every reading. N5 is free. Plus reliability fixes across study and playback.

A fresh new look. - New character icon inspired by nighttime listening - Refreshed launch screen - Small stability improvements

Better listening and study reminders. - A clear hint when hands-free listening starts on launch - Optional study reminder notifications, offered after milestones (only if you allow them) - Easier in-app rating - Small stability improvements

A more practical word screen. - Use Remembered, Difficult, and Write directly under each word - Write is a typed spelling check; missed words are saved to review - The action buttons now stay fixed and are easier to read - Settings now includes a GoodsCri cross-promo link from the same developer - Small stability and localization improvements

A more practical word screen. - Use Remembered, Difficult, and Write directly under each word - Write is a typed spelling check; missed words are saved to review - The action buttons now stay fixed and are easier to read - Settings now includes a GoodsCri cross-promo link from the same developer - Small stability and localization improvements

A new checkup shows fading words, recommends what to review, and makes your level path clearer before you continue. Small improvements and stability fixes are included.

This update makes your progress visible — and gives Japanese learners something no mainstream app shows. - Weekly recap: at the start of each week, see last week's study minutes, active days, best day, and how it compares to the week before - Optional Monday-morning recap notification (uses your existing morning summary setting) - For Japanese learners: standard pitch-accent contours above readings and JLPT level badges (N5-N1) on thousands of words - Clearer one-time unlock information, plus small improvements and fixes - New: a 60-second level checkup, plus a memory checkup that shows which words are fading

• Refined the Japanese App Store listing around spare-time study, English brain training, and bedtime listening • The app experience continues to include faster translation display, morning quiz, goal celebrations, Lifetime Premium, and pronunciation practice • Small stability and presentation improvements

• Translations now appear much faster — far less "Translating…" after you switch languages • The morning quiz and goal celebrations now show where your pace leads ("at this pace, 500 words in 24 days") • Clearer Lifetime Premium: one payment unlocks every level and unlimited pronunciation practice — no subscription, ever • We retired the little-used Language Lounge to focus on a faster, more reliable study experience • Fixes the goal celebration appearing in the wrong position, plus other small bugs

• Type a word or snap a photo of one — notaps translates it privately on your device and folds it into your practice. • When a word is about to fade from memory, notaps names it and reminds you at the moment it locks in best — never guilt, never a streak counter. • Unlock every level and unlimited pronunciation practice with a single purchase. No subscription, ever. • Faster My Words translation, fewer interruptions, and reliability fixes across study, Language Lounge, and notifications.