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What’s New Version 4.143
- Bug fixes
Description
■ What is Lancha?
A voice live streaming app where 98% of users are Japanese.
Over 4 million downloads. Every day, thousands of Japanese
users go live, group calls, and make friends here.
No camera needed. No complicated sign-up.
Open the app and step into real Japanese conversations.
■ Why Lancha Is Different from Language Exchange Apps
Thousands of Japanese people are streaming right now.
You can browse live streams like flipping radio stations —
listen to real Japanese conversations, and join when
you're ready. That's how natural connections happen.
■ What Our Users Say
"Talking about anime with Japanese people taught me
more than any textbook ever could."
"I came to practice Japanese. I left with real Japanese friends."
"It's like walking into a late-night Japanese radio station."
"My Japanese listening improved so fast just from tuning in."
"Nobody cares if your Japanese isn't perfect. Everyone's kind."
"It's become my nightly routine before bed."
■ Key Features
【Voice-Only Live Streaming】
Thousands of live streams by Japanese users every day.
No camera required. Pure voice.
Start as a listener, speak up when you're ready — zero pressure.
【Group Calls】
Join group calls with up to 5 people.
It's like sitting at an izakaya table
and chatting with Japanese locals.
【AI-Assisted Conversations】
Can't follow the conversation? Not sure how to respond?
AI provides reply suggestions
so your conversation with Japanese people never stops.
【Posts】
Share your thoughts in text.
Japanese users will reply, sparking natural connections.
■ Perfect For You If...
- You want to talk to REAL Japanese people, not just textbooks
- You're learning Japanese and want true immersion
- You're planning a trip to Japan and want to make friends first
- You love anime, J-pop, or Japanese culture and want to
connect with people who share your passion
- You want to listen to Japanese before bed as listening practice
- You want a zero-pressure, no-camera space to practice Japanese
■ Why People Choose Lancha
- 98% Japanese users — not an "international community",
a genuinely Japanese community
- No camera needed — voice-only streaming, no photo required
- No matching required — open the app and start listening
- AI-assisted — communicate with Japanese people
even if your Japanese isn't perfect yet
- Group calls — more natural and less pressure
- 24/7 moderation — a safe and welcoming community
■ The Numbers
- 4 million+ downloads
- 98% Japanese user base
- Thousands of live streams daily
■ Safety & Moderation
- Age 16+ with verification
- 24/7 human moderation + AI content monitoring
- Report and block for immediate action
- Strict community guidelines enforced
■ Premium Membership
Go ad-free with background playback.
Listen to Japanese live streams on your commute,
while cooking, or before bed.
Let Japanese become a natural part of your daily life.
Lancha is your gateway to Japan.
Open the app. Step into the conversation.
<使用許諾契約>
https://lancha.pnyo.jp/terms.html
<プライバシーポリシー>
https://lancha.pnyo.jp/privacypolicy.html
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In-App Purchases
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Version history 25 versions
Build 886895477v4.1432026-06-15 02:25:50
- Bug fixes
Build 886091689v4.1422026-05-27 04:42:45
- UI design improvements
- Bug fixes
Build 885357347v4.1412026-05-08 05:36:57
- Bug fixes
Build 882762452v4.1402026-03-21 10:19:50
- Bug fixes
Build 882653049v4.1372026-02-23 22:26:51
- Bug fixes
- Improved user recommendations feature
Build 882245381v4.1362026-02-18 00:20:24
・We have completely revamped the app experience. Moving beyond just "talking to someone," we have created a space where everyone can feel safe and build deeper, warmer connections through Live Streaming and Group Calls. The design has been renewed with Live Streaming at its core.
・Improved app stability
・Minor bug fixes
Thank you for being part of the community! Send us feedback anytime from "Contact Us" in the app.
Build 880827742v4.1352026-01-30 01:14:04
- Bug fixes
Build 880557185v4.1342025-12-15 04:17:25
- Bug fixes
Build 880041349v4.1332025-11-26 02:22:40
- Bug fixes
- Chat feature with an AI character
Build 879556367v4.1322025-11-10 02:55:41
- Bug fixes
Build 878957213v4.1312025-10-17 04:53:57
- Bug fixes
Build 878814391v4.1302025-10-10 12:19:19
- Improved stability for group calls
- Enhanced performance for live streaming
- Increased maximum number of choices in live stream polls
- Bug fixes
Build 877917921v4.1292025-09-12 04:14:00
- Bug fixes
- Added links to community guidelines
Build 876527662v4.1282025-07-22 02:09:46
- Improved call connection stability
- Bug fixes
Build 875865640v4.1272025-07-09 06:07:20
- Raised the minimum supported OS version to iOS 15.1 to ensure the latest features and security updates
- Bug fixes
Build 875131543v4.1252025-06-02 09:10:30
- Bug fixes
Build 874695919v4.1242025-05-13 07:50:23
- Bug fixes
- Performance improvements
- Improved display of campaign banners
Build 874185272v4.1232025-04-22 12:41:58
- Bug fixes
- Improvements to the review process for usage restrictions due to violations
Build 873855670v4.1222025-04-09 12:08:54
- Bug fixes
Build 872922151v4.1212025-03-05 03:56:32
- Bug fixes
Build 872489863v4.1202025-02-17 07:01:34
- Bug fixes
Build 871561333v4.1192025-01-08 06:17:17
- Bug fixes
Build 871137380v4.1182024-12-16 05:13:58
- Bug fixes
Build 871020090v4.1172024-12-11 05:03:22
- Bug fixes
Build 870603000v4.1152024-11-25 11:09:27
- Bug fixes
No pricing data captured yet — comparisons appear once the app has paid storefronts or in-app purchases.
Availability 33 of 33 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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NG | en-GB | Free | 15 | 4.9 | 4.143 |
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CM | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 4.143 |
CV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.143 |
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ZM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 4.143 |
Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
- Bug fixes
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description updated
■ What is Lancha?
A voice live streaming app where 98% of users are Japanese.
Over 4 million downloads. Every day, thousands of Japanese
users go live, group c
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subtitle updated
Japanese voice Community
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name updated
Lancha - Chat with Japanese
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- UI design improvements
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.141 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.140 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.137 released
- Bug fixes
- Improved user recommendations feature
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Version 4.136 released
・We have completely revamped the app experience. Moving beyond just "talking to someone," we have created a space where everyone can feel safe and build deeper, warmer connections through Live Streaming and Group Calls. The design has been
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Version 4.135 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.134 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.133 released
- Bug fixes
- Chat feature with an AI character
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Version 4.132 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.131 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.130 released
- Improved stability for group calls
- Enhanced performance for live streaming
- Increased maximum number of choices in live stream polls
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.129 released
- Bug fixes
- Added links to community guidelines
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Version 4.128 released
- Improved call connection stability
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.127 released
- Raised the minimum supported OS version to iOS 15.1 to ensure the latest features and security updates
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.125 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.124 released
- Bug fixes
- Performance improvements
- Improved display of campaign banners
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Version 4.123 released
- Bug fixes
- Improvements to the review process for usage restrictions due to violations
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Version 4.122 released
- Bug fixes
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Version 4.121 released
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Version 4.120 released
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Version 4.119 released
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Version 4.115 released
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