Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji

Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji

JLPT, Vocab & SRS Flashcards

3.6K ratings
668 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
December 30, 2020
Updated
November 4, 2026

Features

Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji video #1 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #2 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #3 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #4 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #5 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #6 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #7 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #8 for iPhone
Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji screenshot #9 for iPhone
iphone
iphoneDuo
ipad
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Master Japanese kanji and vocabulary with AI-powered drills and spaced repetition. Track your progress, practice drawing stroke orders, and utilize multiple quiz formats. Works offline for convenient study anytime, anywhere.

✓AI-powered SRS drills
✓Customizable quizzes
✓Handwriting recognition
✓Stroke order practice
✓Progress tracking charts
✓Offline functionality
✓Extensive Japanese database
Show original description

What users say about Benkyō

See all reviews

What's New in Benkyō

2.7

November 4, 2026

Benkyo 2.7 introduces support for iPhone Duo. Japanese learning is also improved with: - Kanji and Vocabulary sorting, grouping and better filtering. - Better search performances and quality for Kanji and Vocabulary. - Better search history. - Smoother experience. - General design and performance improvements. Enjoy Learning Japanese more easily! Leave a review on the App Store to help support the app!

More
6

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Benkyō Pro

Unlock all features

$2.991 Month
How to cancel Benkyō subscription ⁉️

Events

Read more about Autumn Kanji Drill

Autumn Kanji Drill

Make progress in Japanese

Oct 16, 2026 — Nov 16, 2026

User reviews

Very nice and lifesaver for everyday learning

Very nice and useful!

One suggestion I’d have is to add a dedicated quiz featuring kanji that look similar or share the same radical. This would help learners better understand the subtle differences between them.

Bunte KI-Features statt solider Sprachauswahl

Leider wieder eine Enttäuschung. Die App wirbt mit allen möglichen KI-Funktionen und Zusatz-Features, übersieht dabei aber das Wesentliche: Eine Sprachauswahl sucht man vergeblich. Die Bedeutungen und Erklärungen der Kanji gibt es nur auf Englisch. Wenn man eine Lern-App nutzt, sollte man wenigstens die Sprache der Übersetzungen auf die eigene Muttersprache umstellen können. Statt der nächsten KI-Funktion sollte das Entwicklerteam lieber grundlegende Lokalisierungen anbieten.
Show more

Japanese

Yes

Very good

I think it’s a great app and very useful. However for paying for a subscription I feel like there is still more that could be done for individual customization. For example on the home screen I really wish I could choose to remove some of the buttons like the quick draw feature that I rarely use because I don’t like writing on the app. I also would hope that the widgets for the iphone would allow custom quizzes instead of just the ai flexsrs because i don’t have full customization of flexsrs so i only like using the custom quiz. But there isn’t an option to allow the widgets to show progress of those quizzes like it does for the flex srs.
Show more

Great design, good funtions, big flaws

Using the app for almost a year now with lifetime premium and I want to love it so much but I can‘t. I sometimes cannot find vocabulary from books for example, they just do not exist in the database. The SRS can be the best but it doesn‘t work if the vocabulary I need to learn just isn‘t there. On the other hand, lots of entries are duplicates if you add the premium content, which can cause a little chaos creating custom lists.

Searching for words or kanji sometimes is just reaaally slow and the flashcard management sometimes is quite complicated.
But the biggest problem by far is the missing synchronization between devices. I want to use both iPhone and iPad but it doesn‘t work without creating the same list twice and even if I would do so, the stats will of course be separate.

This coud be the best app out there for learning Japanese, but it isn‘t yet. Still happy to support it but wondering if anything of those major points will be improved as it hasn‘t been for almost a year.

Please add a sync feature and a possibility to add own content and it will be just perfect.

(If there is any feature I‘m missing here please tell me.)
Show more

Developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

3 issues

Kanji search feature not working as expected

Bug

Flashcard deck management issues

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when deselecting quiz options

Bug
✨

Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to create and import custom vocabulary lists

Feature

Improve sync functionality across devices

Feature

Provide more detailed performance analytics and progress tracking

Feature

Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

Feature

Add support for learning pitch accent and stroke order

Feature

FAQ

What is the main purpose of Benkyō?

Benkyō is designed to help users efficiently learn Japanese kanji and vocabulary. It uses AI-powered spaced repetition (SRS) and various quiz types to optimize memorization and retention.

Does Benkyō work offline?

Yes, Benkyō fully works offline, allowing you to study Japanese kanji and vocabulary without an internet connection. This makes it convenient for learning on the go.

What types of quizzes does Benkyō offer?

Benkyō offers three main quiz types: FLEX SRS (AI-powered), SMART QUIZ (focused on difficult items), and CUSTOM QUIZ (highly flexible). It also supports multiple choice, keyboard input, and drawing recognition.

How does Benkyō track user progress?

Benkyō provides detailed progress tracking, including quiz scores, streaks, average times, and charts visualizing evolution over time. It also ranks flashcards by score and streak.

What is the Japanese database in Benkyō?

The database includes over 10,000 Kanji and 8,000 Vocabulary entries, plus Hiragana and Katakana. You can browse, filter, listen to pronunciations, and practice drawing stroke orders.

What are the subscription options for Benkyō Pro?

Benkyō Pro offers several subscription plans, including monthly options starting at $2.99 and yearly options. Some plans include a 3-day free trial.

Is Benkyō suitable for beginners?

Yes, Benkyō is suitable for beginners and advanced learners alike. Its comprehensive database and flexible learning tools cater to various proficiency levels in Japanese.

How often is Benkyō updated?

The app was last updated on November 4, 2026, indicating a recent update. The developer, App to Learn Pte. Ltd., aims to improve the app based on user feedback.