# Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji — JLPT, Vocab & SRS Flashcards

> AI-powered Japanese kanji and vocabulary learning with SRS and progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by App to Learn Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-learn-japanese-kanji/id1541592138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [App to Learn Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541592140)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.72/5 from 3,573 App Store ratings · 668 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 169 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2020-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-learn-japanese-kanji/id1541592138/reviews.md

## What is Benkyō?

When you learn Japanese, memorizing vocabulary or kanji takes too much time: Benkyō manages your drills with AI so it's more effective and painless.

Review whenever it’s convenient, leverage AI to organize your studies, and keep yourself motivated with progress tracking.
Fully works offline.

• Browse all Kanji, Vocabulary, & Kana
• Drill with smart, custom and SRS quizzes
• Train using multiple choice, keyboard or even handwriting recognition quiz inputs
• Check your statistics and progress
• Practice drawing, learn stroke order

FEATURED by Apple on the App Store: 
• "This week's favorites" (Mar. & Apr. 2021 - France)
• "Widgets: improve your language level" (Apr. 2021 - France)
• "Find a new passion or profession" (May 2021 & Feb./Mar. 2022 - France)
• "Add widgets to your home screen" (Feb./Mar. 2022 - France)

== Features ==

1) JAPANESE DATABASE

- Search and filter more than 10,000 Kanji and 8,000 Vocabulary entries plus Hiragana & Katakana
- Browse by JLPT, category, frequency, grade, etc...
- Listen to prononciations, check writing stroke order & train drawing
- Organise your content with lists
- Search Kanji (and Kana) by simply writing them in the free drawing mode, magic!

2) LEARNING DRILL

Practice makes perfect, Benkyō provides 3 kind of quizzes

• FLEX SRS
An exclusive AI powered algorithm that brings the right quiz questions at the right time to optimize your memory performances and the retention of what you learn

• SMART QUIZ
A quick and easy way to focus on specific flashcards: those you struggle the most with, or that you should review a bit more

• CUSTOM QUIZ
Maximum flexibility for advanced users, choose entries to be quizzed on (by applying filters, and optionally refine selection manually), choose the kind of flashcards (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) for each entry family, and input mode

Plus:
- 3 different quiz inputs: multiple choice (4 propositions), keyboard (type the answer, better to recall the information from your memory), and drawing (draw the kanji or kana with your finger or pencil) with automatic recognition (feels like magic, and you can adjust it's sensitivity)
- If you get a question wrong or pass: you have the opportunity to pause the quiz and review the entry details so you memorize it for the next time. Here you go, learned something new!
- Optionally set quiz reminders at times of your choosing

3) PROGRESS TRACKING

Learning Japanese is a long adventure, visualizing your progress is always a motivation boost
- Quiz scores, streaks and average times, by entry type and globally
- Chart for visualizing evolution over time
- Flashcard rankings by score and streak
- Complete quiz history
- Widgets


Benkyō is designed to allow you to drill Japanese on the train, during coffee, or other spare time you have, so that at the end of the day you made progress in Japanese without effort!

And the app is going to be even better with your feedback.
Try it, you will be surprised!

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PLEASE NOTE:
You need a subscription to access all features.

• After the free trial (if offered) and once your purchase is confirmed, your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
• Your account is charged for renewal within 24-hours before the current subscription period ends.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewals by going to your Account Settings on the App Store.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to that publication.

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• Twitter/X: @BenkyoApp
• Privacy Policy: https://benkyo.page.link/privacy
• Terms of use: https://benkyo.page.link/tnc

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benkyō Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Benkyō Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Benkyō Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Benkyō Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Benkyō Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Benkyō Pro | $5.49 | per month |
| Benkyō Pro | $34.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benkyō Pro • Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Benkyō Pro • Lifetime | $129.99 | one-time |
| Benkyō Pro • Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Benkyō?

Reviews of Benkyō are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.7/5 from 3.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: comprehensive kanji and vocabulary coverage, effective spaced repetition system (SRS). Top complaints: inconsistent or poor audio pronunciation, issues with handwriting recognition. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 👍 Comprehensive kanji and vocabulary coverage
- 🚀 Effective spaced repetition system (SRS)
- 💡 Customizable quizzes and flashcards
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for learning kana, kanji, and vocabulary
- 👍 Great value for free version
- 👍 Visually appealing design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or poor audio pronunciation
- 🐛 Issues with handwriting recognition
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with limited free access
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Confusing layout and navigation at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Kanji search feature not working as expected
- Flashcard deck management issues
- Inconsistent behavior when deselecting quiz options

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to create and import custom vocabulary lists
- Improve sync functionality across devices
- Provide more detailed performance analytics and progress tracking
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Add support for learning pitch accent and stroke order

## Is Benkyō safe?

Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Benkyō is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 3,573 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 3,550 App Store ratings, 93.2% point to a safe experience, 3.3% suggest some concerns, and 3.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is Benkyō legit?

Benkyō - Learn Japanese Kanji appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Benkyō is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 668)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-learn-japanese-kanji/id1541592138/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very nice and lifesaver for everyday learning

*2026-11-07*

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.

### 2/5 — Bunte KI-Features statt solider Sprachauswahl

*2026-10-24*

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.

### 5/5 — Japanese

*2026-10-17, version 2.6*

Yes

### 5/5 — Very good

*2026-10-17, version 2.6*

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.

### 3/5 — Great design, good funtions, big flaws

*2026-10-15*

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.)

### 5/5 — Very helpful!

*2026-09-27, version 2.6*

Helps me remember hiragana and such and introduced me to kanji in a manageable way!

### 5/5 — goat app awesome ui & features

*2026-09-25, version 2.6*

can’t get pro right now, but it’s awesome even without it. super clean programming, tons of features, no forced subscriptions. gonna try to get pro soon

### 5/5 — Best Japanese app ever

*2026-09-21, version 2.6*

It’s the best I learned very fast with this app recommended

### 4/5 — Good, but having some issues looking to resolve

*2026-09-10, version 2.6*

Seems like a good app, however when I try to draw hiragana, the checkmark appears up at the top right of the screen but it won’t let me click the check to advance.

### 5/5 — Just no subscriptions.

*2026-09-02, version 2.6*

Don’t forget to worry about subscriptions.

## Frequently asked questions about Benkyō

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-11-04

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!

### 2.6 — 2026-07-07

Faster processing of local data and better performances.

### 2.5.7 — 2026-05-28

Better performances.
If Benkyō helps you learn Japanese Kanji, Vocabulary, and Kana more easily, please leave a review :)
Enjoy!

### 2.5.6 — 2026-03-02

Diverses améliorations et optimisations des performances
Rendre le japonais encore meilleur !

### 2.5.5 — 2026-02-25

• Fixed an occasional issue with reminders
• Optimized the Kanji detail screen
• Other improvements and performance optimizations
Happy Japanese learning!

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