Migaku: Really Learn Languages

This is the first time I’ve been impressed enough to review an app. Combined with the chrome extension, this app and the language learning platform are hands down the greatest way to learn a language. I can’t wait until they expand the number of supported languages. If you are learning Japanese or Chinese, you owe it to yourself to jump in now. Cons: there are potential memory leaks or optimization issues at the time I’m writing this for iOS, which can lead to over heating and slowdown during app use after 10-20 minutes but I’ve been told this is being actively worked out.

The first time I used Migaku was seriously like magic. I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make cards. One click and it’s done, even with DRM protected platforms like Netflix. The mobile app is fun to use too, with a clean interface. There are still kinks to work out — small bugs, and it’s lacking some features that would be super handy (mining sentences on my phone watching YouTube + Netflix would be amazing). Overall though, I’ve been very pleased with my experience, and I look forward to the updates they have planned.

The app has been working good for me so far. There are some issues. Sometimes when I briefly go to another app and come back, the flash card will not have any sound, and neither will any of the rest of the cards. I have to close the app and open it again. Also, will there ever be an offline mode? This is specific but when I take the train to school I go through a tunnel for about 15 minutes and have no service. On the Anki app that was no problem and it would still work. Is there anyway that can be brought to Migaku? If not, honestly I understand. The convenience that Migaku brings is more than enough the rest of the time. It’s been so helpful in my Japanese journey.