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What’s New Version 2026.7
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Description
Type Kana: Master Japanese Foundations
Type Kana is the simplest, most effective way to lock down Hiragana and Katakana—the two phonetic alphabets that build the very foundation of the Japanese language.
Whether you're starting entirely from scratch or just brushing up on what you already know, Type Kana meets you exactly where you are. Quiz yourself, build muscle memory by tracing strokes right on your screen, and watch your progress grow over time so you're actually ready to read native content or navigate a trip abroad.
Core Features
Quiz Your Way: Focus on Hiragana, Katakana, or both. As you level up, toggle on diacritical marks and contracted sounds. Type the romaji for each character and get instant feedback—we celebrate your correct answers and bring back your missed ones sooner so you actually learn them.
Spaced Repetition Built-In: Stop guessing what to study. Type Kana remembers your past results and schedules characters for review at the exact right time. The Smart Review card on the Quiz screen shows exactly how many characters are due, letting you jump straight into a focused session.
Interactive Tracing Practice: Perfect your stroke order by drawing directly on your screen. Customize your setup: pick your ink color, adjust the line width, toggle a reference grid, and reveal the romaji hint whenever you need a quick save.
The Learning Center: Browse every single Hiragana and Katakana character in one sleek place. Tap any tile to reveal its romaji reading. Mastery dots give you a visual on your progress at a glance—yellow while you're learning, green when you're a master.
Made With Care
Type Kana started as a personal study tool and grew into something truly worth sharing. It was built from the ground up by an indie developer. If this app helps you level up your Japanese studies, leaving a quick review on the App Store means the absolute world!
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Version history 12 versions
Build 887876513v2026.72026-07-06 21:17:30
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Build 885689788v2026.52026-05-17 20:58:28
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Build 883817993v2026.42026-03-29 01:21:42
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Build 879534756v2025.11.12026-01-15 14:44:41
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Build 879438647v2025.112025-11-03 02:45:05
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Build 877757832v2025.102025-10-29 18:18:16
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Build 876520045v2025.07.22025-07-21 15:08:27
This update is packed with new features and key improvements to make your learning experience even better!
UI & UX Enhancements: We've polished the UI across the app, including a redesigned Settings screen and more responsive buttons that look great on all devices.
Bug Fixes & Stability: This version includes important fixes for issues in the Kana grids and tracing view, making the app more stable and reliable than ever.
Automatic Keyboard Focus: The quiz now automatically focuses the text field, so you can start typing your answers faster.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Build 872040752v2025.022025-01-27 12:24:31
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Build 868274706v2024.09.102024-08-17 22:33:40
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Build 867752010v2024.08.102024-07-26 01:13:30
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Build 867724177v2024.082024-07-25 02:27:25
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Build 867722784v2024.072024-07-24 21:20:58
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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US | en-US | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2026.7 |
Change log 16 changes · US
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Type Kana: Master Japanese Foundations
Type Kana is the simplest, most effective way to lock down Hiragana and Katakana—the two phonetic alphabets that build t
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subtitle updated
Master Hiragana & Katakana!
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name updated
Type Kana
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Version 2025.07.2 released
This update is packed with new features and key improvements to make your learning experience even better!
UI & UX Enhancements: We've polished the UI across the app, including a redesigned Settings screen and more responsive buttons that
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Version 2025.02 released
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