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What’s New Version 2.1.1
Added option to share your progress
Description
Master Japanese kanji the easy way. Prepare for JLPT N5–N1 with interactive drawing and swipe study that makes characters stick.
Kanji Koi is the focused, beginner‑friendly way to learn Japanese characters - with no clutter. Practice the right kanji at the right time, see stroke order clearly, and build real handwriting and recognition skills you can use.
What you’ll get
- Comprehensive JLPT coverage: N5 through N1 plus full Jōyō kanji
- Two study modes: Drawing (with stroke guidance) and Swipe for fast review
- Clear stroke order animations and handwriting practice
- Rich character info: meanings, on’yomi/kun’yomi, nanori, radicals, stroke counts
- Smart organization: custom lists, favorites, text import, and progress stats
- Historical forms: Oracle Bone, Bronze, Seal, and more to deepen memory
- Personal study tools: notes, mode‑specific scores
- Polished, distraction‑free design
- Works offline so you can study anywhere
Why learners choose Kanji Koi
- Learn faster with modes designed for recognition and recall
- Build confident handwriting with guided stroke practice
- Stay motivated with simple tracking and an enjoyable, modern UI
Start mastering kanji today. Download Kanji Koi and make JLPT prep, and everyday Japanese, feel easy.
Kanji Koi has some premium-only features.
Terms of Service apply: https://nikodembernat.com/apps/kanji-koi/terms-of-service
In-App Purchases US pricing
Global Subscription
Kanji Premium · Monthly$4.99
Premium (Weekly) · 7 days$3.99
Premium (Yearly) · Yearly$24.99
One-Time Purchases
Premium (Lifetime)$79.99
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Version history 25 versions
Build 884300646v2.1.12026-04-09 16:00:14
Added option to share your progress
Build 881852824v2.1.02026-02-12 21:39:54
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
- Updated onboarding.
Build 881583137v2.0.12026-01-19 06:10:00
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
Analytics tweaks.
Build 881262317v2.0.02026-01-13 00:11:09
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
Added “Analytics” tab.
Added support for 18 new languages:
- Arabic
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Thai
- Ukrainian
Build 880890331v1.7.72026-01-06 12:06:06
Updated the onboarding design
Build 880703702v1.7.62025-12-16 09:14:31
Updated the onboarding design
Build 880442845v1.7.52025-12-08 21:57:45
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app, we refreshed our bottom bar to make the learning experience even more pleasant!
Build 879737903v1.7.42025-11-14 00:45:17
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app we refreshed our bottom bar to make learning experience even more pleasant!
Build 879625585v1.7.22025-11-10 02:20:32
In this version of Kanji Koi - The Best Japanese Learning App:
* Added toggle between grid and list for custom lists
* Added option to use rōmaji readings instead of kana
* Updated the UI of some missing elements
Build 878493583v1.7.12025-09-29 19:40:39
- Fixed some scrolling issues
Build 878308218v1.7.02025-09-23 04:40:08
In this release of Kanji Koi, the best kanji learning app for iOS and iPadOS:
- Refreshed the entire UI
- All basic navigation for iOS is now at the bottom to make it easier to reach
- The app now properly scales on iPad displays. Learn kanji on all your devices, anywhere!
- You can now navigate the app using hardware keyboard on iPad (e.g. Magic Keyboard)
- Option to reset progress of characters in a set, or a particular character
- Adding new characters to a list is more straightforward thanks to a “add characters” button for empty lists
- Minor fixes and tweaks
Build 877930682v1.6.02025-09-09 10:35:57
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Japanese learning app:
- Added confetti for streaks
- Fixed the character randomization
- Enhanced the UI
Build 873339302v1.5.112025-03-20 01:02:39
- Small tweaks
Build 873103456v1.5.102025-03-10 16:36:41
- Minor fixes
Build 872894171v1.5.92025-03-04 10:30:14
- Added gradients
Build 872637210v1.5.82025-02-22 21:03:19
- Minor fixes
Build 872182215v1.5.72025-02-04 18:33:56
- Fixed learned/learning grouping
Build 872161004v1.5.62025-02-01 23:04:18
- Characters are now shuffled each time you start new learning session
Build 871423878v1.5.52024-12-28 15:33:05
- Added New Year theme
Build 871077248v1.5.42024-12-12 08:33:49
- Added an onboarding screen
- Decreased required repetitions to 4
Build 870977761v1.5.32024-12-08 07:40:50
- Minor fixes
Build 870741744v1.5.22024-12-03 17:37:42
- Added radicals and stroke count to cards
- Fixed wide screen scrolling (e.g. on a tablet)
Build 870684993v1.5.02024-11-26 05:56:38
- Added percentage rating to kanji lists
- Added an option to reset the progress of a character
- Reduced stack to 15 cards repeated at once
- Drawing attempts with hints are now unranked
Build 870290682v1.4.22024-11-11 09:39:46
- Minor fixes
Build 870155679v1.4.02024-11-03 01:59:37
- Added kanji radical
- Added support for kanji notes
- Added support for card customization
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Change log 29 changes · US
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Added option to share your progress
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description updated
Master Japanese kanji the easy way. Prepare for JLPT N5–N1 with interactive drawing and swipe study that makes characters stick.
Kanji Koi is the focused, begi
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subtitle updated
JLPT Flashcards Learning
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Kanji Koi · Japanese Study
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Version 2.1.1 released
Added option to share your progress
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Version 2.1.0 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
- Updated onboarding.
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Version 2.0.1 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
Analytics tweaks.
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Version 2.0.0 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app:
Added “Analytics” tab.
Added support for 18 new languages:
- Arabic
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Korean
- Polish
- Portug
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Version 1.7.7 released
Updated the onboarding design
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Version 1.7.6 released
Updated the onboarding design
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Version 1.7.5 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app, we refreshed our bottom bar to make the learning experience even more pleasant!
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Version 1.7.4 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Kanji learning app we refreshed our bottom bar to make learning experience even more pleasant!
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Version 1.7.2 released
In this version of Kanji Koi - The Best Japanese Learning App:
* Added toggle between grid and list for custom lists
* Added option to use rōmaji readings instead of kana
* Updated the UI of some missing elements
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Version 1.7.1 released
- Fixed some scrolling issues
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Version 1.7.0 released
In this release of Kanji Koi, the best kanji learning app for iOS and iPadOS:
- Refreshed the entire UI
- All basic navigation for iOS is now at the bottom to make it easier to reach
- The app now properly scales on iPad displays. Learn ka
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Version 1.6.0 released
In this version of Kanji Koi, the best Japanese learning app:
- Added confetti for streaks
- Fixed the character randomization
- Enhanced the UI
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Version 1.5.11 released
- Small tweaks
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Version 1.5.10 released
- Minor fixes
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Version 1.5.9 released
- Added gradients
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Version 1.5.8 released
- Minor fixes
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Version 1.5.7 released
- Fixed learned/learning grouping
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Version 1.5.6 released
- Characters are now shuffled each time you start new learning session
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Version 1.5.5 released
- Added New Year theme
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Version 1.5.4 released
- Added an onboarding screen
- Decreased required repetitions to 4
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Version 1.5.3 released
- Minor fixes
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Version 1.5.2 released
- Added radicals and stroke count to cards
- Fixed wide screen scrolling (e.g. on a tablet)
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Version 1.5.0 released
- Added percentage rating to kanji lists
- Added an option to reset the progress of a character
- Reduced stack to 15 cards repeated at once
- Drawing attempts with hints are now unranked
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Version 1.4.2 released
- Minor fixes
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Version 1.4.0 released
- Added kanji radical
- Added support for kanji notes
- Added support for card customization