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What’s New Version 2.6.6
Practice Speaking Japanese from Day 1
What's New:
1 - Kigaru Talks (Translate what other people say in realtime)
2 - Personalised Lesson Plans
3 - Faster Response Time
Description
Start speaking Japanese today with real AI conversations. Practice daily! From beginner to fluent.
Kigaru Talks uses AI conversation technology to get you talking from your very first lesson. No endless drills. No waiting until you're "ready." Just real Japanese conversation practice that adapts to your level.
WHY KIGARU TALKS?
Most language apps make you memorize for months before your first real conversation. We flip that approach. You speak Japanese from Day 1, and our AI adapts every lesson to your progress.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
- Speaking-First Approach: Practice real conversations, not just flashcard recognition
- AI-Powered Personalization: Lessons adapt to your level, pace, and goals
- Day 1 Conversations: Start talking immediately, not after months of prep
- Real Japanese: Learn practical phrases for daily life, travel, and beyond
PERFECT FOR
- Expats living in Japan who want to finally understand daily conversations
- Travelers preparing for their Japan trip
- Anime and manga fans ready to go beyond subtitles
- Serious learners frustrated with gamified apps that don't build real skills
HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the app and start your first conversation within minutes
2. Our AI listens, responds, and guides you naturally
3. Get instant feedback on pronunciation and grammar
4. Watch your confidence grow as you practice daily
Join thousands of learners who chose speaking over studying.
Download Kigaru Talks and say your first Japanese words today.
Support: hello@kigarutalks.com
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
In-App Purchases US pricing
Kigaru Talks Pro Subscription
3 months · 3 months$99.99
12 months · Yearly$239.99
3 months · 3 months$49.99
12 months · Yearly$119.99
Yearly (12 months) · Yearly$89.99
12 months · Yearly 3-day free trial$99.99
Translate weekly · 7 days 3-day free trial$14.99
Translate weekly offer · 7 days 3-day free trial$9.99
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Version history 24 versions
Build 887914249v2.6.62026-07-07 19:34:01
Practice Speaking Japanese from Day 1
What's New:
1 - Kigaru Talks (Translate what other people say in realtime)
2 - Personalised Lesson Plans
3 - Faster Response Time
Build 887852437v2.6.4+12026-07-06 04:11:15
Don't let Speaking Japanese freeze you. Start Practicing Speaking from Day 1.
Newly Added:
1 - Kigaru Translate
2 - Faster response time
Build 887826587v2.6.42026-07-05 03:34:31
Don't let Speaking Japanese freeze you. Start Practicing Speaking from Day 1.
Newly Added:
1 - Kigaru Translate
2 - Faster response time
Build 887673922v2.6.32026-07-01 16:30:22
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
Build 887532231v2.6.22026-06-27 23:41:27
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
Build 887490563v2.6.12026-06-26 21:19:11
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
Build 887186285v2.6.02026-06-23 23:08:08
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anwhere
Build 886616588v2.5.62026-06-07 21:12:12
Kigaru now Translates phrases, images and conversations and adds them to your learning vocabs so that you learn what you see around! Helping you practice speaking Japanese that you actually use from day 1!
Build 886031910v2.5.22026-05-27 16:47:12
- Improved Kigaru Translations for realtime translations and image translation
- Improved support for the app
Build 885959455v2.5.02026-05-22 19:33:01
Hot Fix for improved stability
Build 885810221v2.4.62026-05-19 08:20:32
Kigaru Translate - Translation that understands you!
Build 885380793v2.4.52026-05-08 02:49:41
Kigaru Translate. Context and Culturally Aware translation that doesn't just translate but translates it in a way that respects the Japanese culture and situation you are in.
Bonus: Menu Translations. Thinking of what to order at a Izakaya in Japan with menu in all Kanji? Don't worry, just scan the menu and get a visualised menu to see what these items are!
Build 885150252v2.4.42026-05-01 18:32:47
Live Call Mode - Free Talk with Kigaru to Practice Speaking Japanese
Build 884010258v2.4.22026-04-02 07:40:06
Improved Experience of Japanese Tutor and conversations
Build 882939924v2.42026-03-12 05:27:47
Daily life Japanese conversations that help you become fluent from day 1.
Build 882183092v2.32026-03-02 11:16:52
Demo Lesson flow for Absolute Beginners
Build 882014705v2.22026-01-31 10:24:04
Improves User Experience to make you feel like you are learning from a real teacher
Build 881192435v2.12026-01-30 04:42:03
Practice Speaking Japanese, Beginner Friendly Plans, Adaptive Assessment and more
Build 878651877v1.52025-10-05 20:37:39
- Improved Notifications and Reminders
- Adaptive Conversations that gets you speaking
Build 878000959v1.42025-09-21 08:43:31
- Compatibility with most devices
- Bug fixes for subscriptions
Build 877938345v1.32025-09-10 10:35:57
- Improved onboarding experience
- Works on all devices
Build 877847521v1.22025-09-08 13:50:34
- Adaptive Conversations for speaking Japanese
- Improved Onboarding Experience
- Flashcards that help you improve
Build 877770445v1.12025-09-04 10:02:39
- New transcriptions view to see conversations visually
- Adaptive conversations based on your level
- Improved onboarding flow
Build 877133804v1.02025-09-02 08:56:44
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Practice Speaking Japanese from Day 1
What's New:
1 - Kigaru Talks (Translate what other people say in realtime)
2 - Personalised Lesson Plans
3 - Faster Respo
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Start speaking Japanese today with real AI conversations. Practice daily! From beginner to fluent.
Kigaru Talks uses AI conversation technology to get you talk
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Learn with Your AI Teacher
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Version 2.6.6 released
Practice Speaking Japanese from Day 1
What's New:
1 - Kigaru Talks (Translate what other people say in realtime)
2 - Personalised Lesson Plans
3 - Faster Response Time
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Version 2.6.4+1 released
Don't let Speaking Japanese freeze you. Start Practicing Speaking from Day 1.
Newly Added:
1 - Kigaru Translate
2 - Faster response time
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Version 2.6.4 released
Don't let Speaking Japanese freeze you. Start Practicing Speaking from Day 1.
Newly Added:
1 - Kigaru Translate
2 - Faster response time
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Version 2.6.3 released
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
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Version 2.6.2 released
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
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Version 2.6.1 released
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anywhere
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Version 2.6.0 released
1 - Improved realtime conversation for Unlimited Free Talk
2 - Kigaru Translate (Now Listen to Any Conversation as they happen)
3 - Practice Speaking Japanese: anytime, anwhere
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Version 2.5.6 released
Kigaru now Translates phrases, images and conversations and adds them to your learning vocabs so that you learn what you see around! Helping you practice speaking Japanese that you actually use from day 1!
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Version 2.5.2 released
- Improved Kigaru Translations for realtime translations and image translation
- Improved support for the app
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Version 2.5.0 released
Hot Fix for improved stability
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Version 2.4.6 released
Kigaru Translate - Translation that understands you!
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Version 2.4.5 released
Kigaru Translate. Context and Culturally Aware translation that doesn't just translate but translates it in a way that respects the Japanese culture and situation you are in.
Bonus: Menu Translations. Thinking of what to order at a Izakaya
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Version 2.4.4 released
Live Call Mode - Free Talk with Kigaru to Practice Speaking Japanese
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Version 2.4.2 released
Improved Experience of Japanese Tutor and conversations
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Version 2.4 released
Daily life Japanese conversations that help you become fluent from day 1.
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Version 2.3 released
Demo Lesson flow for Absolute Beginners
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Version 2.2 released
Improves User Experience to make you feel like you are learning from a real teacher
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Version 2.1 released
Practice Speaking Japanese, Beginner Friendly Plans, Adaptive Assessment and more
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Version 1.5 released
- Improved Notifications and Reminders
- Adaptive Conversations that gets you speaking
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Version 1.4 released
- Compatibility with most devices
- Bug fixes for subscriptions
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Version 1.3 released
- Improved onboarding experience
- Works on all devices
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Version 1.2 released
- Adaptive Conversations for speaking Japanese
- Improved Onboarding Experience
- Flashcards that help you improve
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Version 1.1 released
- New transcriptions view to see conversations visually
- Adaptive conversations based on your level
- Improved onboarding flow
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Version 1.0 released