Pros
- Beginners who want an app syllabus
- People who bounced off Duolingo's Japanese tree
- Learners who will finish units, not collect them
Cons
- You already own Genki and will do the workbook
- You need speaking feedback
- A free course such as Irodori already covers you
LingoDeer is a language-learning app with a Japanese course that explains grammar more directly than most game-first apps.
Who it fits
It fits beginners who want a phone syllabus and will finish units. The notes are the point.
Limits
It is not Genki and it is not a tutor. Duolingo is usually thinner on Japanese grammar. Irodori remains the free structured alternative.
Sources checked
- LingoDeer official product · Official product page used for the public description, platform, and current offering.