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What’s New Version 1.3
New Features:
• Choose which Japanese kana types to practice! Enable/disable Hiragana and Katakana separately in Auto Mode settings
• Smarter character selection: the app now focuses more on characters you find difficult
Improvements:
• Improved handwriting recognition - more forgiving validation while maintaining correct stroke order
How to use: Quiz Settings → Auto Mode Settings → Kana Types
Description
Start reading and writing Japanese from zero. Master hiragana & katakana with true stroke order and a built-in flick keyboard — all offline and ad-free.
Six practice modes (incl. dictation) and an Auto Mode that adapts to your level help you progress faster without fluff. Clear stats for accuracy, speed, and mastery.
What you'll learn
• Read every hiragana and katakana
• Write with proper stroke order
• Type fast on the Japanese flick keyboard
• Hear and type words for listening practice
How it works
• 6 practice modes from easy recognition to dictation
• Auto Mode picks the right difficulty per character
• Spaced repetition focuses on what you forget
• Clear progress for accuracy, speed, and mastery
Why learners like it
• Clean, beginner-friendly design
• Small lessons you can finish anywhere
What's inside
• Full kana sets (dakuten, yōon, sokuon, extended katakana)
• Guided → memory writing steps
• Daily streaks and quick drills
• Dark Mode
Perfect for self-study at your own pace, JLPT N5 test preparation, classroom students, anime fans, or travelers building a Japanese foundation.
No ads. No subscriptions. 100% offline.
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Version history 4 versions
Build 879506577v1.32025-11-07 18:49:28
New Features:
• Choose which Japanese kana types to practice! Enable/disable Hiragana and Katakana separately in Auto Mode settings
• Smarter character selection: the app now focuses more on characters you find difficult
Improvements:
• Improved handwriting recognition - more forgiving validation while maintaining correct stroke order
How to use: Quiz Settings → Auto Mode Settings → Kana Types
Build 879481918v1.22025-11-05 02:41:57
Introducing Kana IQ for Apple Watch!
Practice Japanese characters right from your wrist:
• 3 Exercise Modes - Read Kana (kana→romaji), Read Romaji (romaji→kana), Read Words (word→romaji)
• 10-Question Quizzes - Perfect length for quick practice sessions on the go
• Kana Table with Stroke Order - Browse all characters with detailed stroke information
• Progress Statistics - Track your mastery levels for each character
• Full iPhone Sync - All progress automatically syncs via iCloud
Perfect for quick practice anywhere!
Build 879378298v1.12025-11-04 08:21:17
What's New:
• Flick keyboard tutorial - learn to type kana like native Japanese speakers
• Auto mode settings - customize which exercises to include: reading, romaji typing, writing, or dictation
• Better progress tracking for writing and dictation exercises
Keep practicing every day!
Build 879145213v1.02025-10-30 18:16:35
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Availability 167 of 167 storefronts
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KR | ko | Free | 15 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
CN | zh-Hans-CN | Free | 12 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
ID | en-GB | Free | 11 | 4.6 | 1.3 |
TW | zh-Hant-TW | Free | 8 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
DE | de-DE | Free | 7 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
MX | es-MX | Free | 7 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
RU | ru | Free | 7 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
US | en-US | Free | 7 | 4.6 | 1.3 |
TR | en-GB | Free | 6 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
FR | fr-FR | Free | 5 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
VN | en-GB | Free | 5 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
UA | en-GB | Free | 3 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
CA | en-CA | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
CH | de-CH | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
JP | ja | Free | 2 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
NP | en-GB | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
SA | en-GB | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
AT | de-DE | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
BE | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
BR | pt-BR | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
CO | es-MX | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
ES | es-ES | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
FI | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
GB | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
GR | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
KH | en-GB | Free | 1 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
MR | en-GB | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
MY | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
SE | sv | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
AE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AF | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AR | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AU | en-AU | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
AZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BF | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BJ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BO | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
BZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CI | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CL | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CM | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CR | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
CZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
DK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
DM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
DO | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
DZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
EC | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
EE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
EG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
FM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GA | fr-FR | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GT | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
GY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
HK | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
HN | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
HR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
HU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IQ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
IT | it | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
JM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
JO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
KZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
LY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ME | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ML | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MO | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
MZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NI | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NL | nl | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
NZ | en-AU | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
OM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PA | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PE | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PT | pt-PT | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
PY | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
QA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
RO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
RS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
RW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ST | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SV | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
SZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TJ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
TZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
UG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
UY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
VC | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
VE | es-MX | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
VG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
XK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
YE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ZA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ZM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
ZW | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 1.3 |
Change log 8 changes · PY
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releaseNotes updated
New Features:
• Choose which Japanese kana types to practice! Enable/disable Hiragana and Katakana separately in Auto Mode settings
• Smarter character selectio
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description updated
Start reading and writing Japanese from zero. Master hiragana & katakana with true stroke order and a built-in flick keyboard — all offline and ad-free.
Six pr
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subtitle updated
Read, Write and Type Japanese
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name updated
Kana IQ: Hiragana & Katakana
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Version 1.3 released
New Features:
• Choose which Japanese kana types to practice! Enable/disable Hiragana and Katakana separately in Auto Mode settings
• Smarter character selection: the app now focuses more on characters you find difficult
Improvements:
• Im
◆
Version 1.2 released
Introducing Kana IQ for Apple Watch!
Practice Japanese characters right from your wrist:
• 3 Exercise Modes - Read Kana (kana→romaji), Read Romaji (romaji→kana), Read Words (word→romaji)
• 10-Question Quizzes - Perfect length for quick pr
◆
Version 1.1 released
What's New:
• Flick keyboard tutorial - learn to type kana like native Japanese speakers
• Auto mode settings - customize which exercises to include: reading, romaji typing, writing, or dictation
• Better progress tracking for writing and
◆
Version 1.0 released
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