Japanese ー Listening・Speakingv9.1.1.25121701

Released December 16, 2025Major

Android

The latest major update resulted in a 0.36 star decline in the Android average rating, dropping from 4.55 to 4.19. While the addition of consolidated study materials provides value, technical regressions regarding pro feature access and voice recognition accuracy have negatively impacted user sentiment. The overall verdict is negative due to the combination of feature-level friction and account-related technical issues.

What changed

PerformanceGeneral bug fixes
ContentAddition of new lessons
New featureNew sentence reading functionality
New featureNew practice game mode
ContentSpell-checking corrections

Reception

34/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Content
Consolidated study materials reduce the need for users to source content from multiple external platforms.

What didn't

New feature
backfired
Voice recognition functionality fails to accurately register user pronunciation, triggering negative sentiment.
Performance
backfired
Users report technical issues accessing previously purchased pro features following the update.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisSeptember 19, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.36 stars following the update, driven by user friction regarding voice recognition accuracy and access to legacy pro features. While the addition of comprehensive study materials provides value for some, the technical regressions and perceived paywall shifts have negatively impacted the overall user sentiment. Momentum appears to be weakening as users report unresolved support requests regarding account status.

-0.36 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Consolidated study materials reduce the need to source content from multiple external platformslowversion-tied

New complaints (2)

Voice recognition fails to accurately register user pronunciation during practice sessionslowversion-tied

Users report technical issues accessing previously purchased pro features after the updatelowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

Address the regression in pro feature access to restore user trust and account status stability.
Calibrate the voice recognition engine to improve pronunciation accuracy during practice sessions.
Investigate unresolved support requests regarding account status to prevent further erosion of the Android rating baseline.

Original release notes

Version 9.1.1.25121701

        - Fix bugs
        - Add more lessons
        - Read sentences
        - Practice game

        Thank Te Wan Kim for spell-checking ♥♥♥♥♥♥