Very bad writing recognition
The voice effects are cute but sadly the handwriting recognition is frustratingly abysmal and given that the app has seen no update in 2 years I wouldn't count on it being improved.
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Learn Japanese Kanji and vocabulary with an AI tutor. Practice writing characters, test your knowledge with quizzes, and explore vocabulary through drawing. Offers multiple modes for comprehensive language learning.
✓Learn Kanji by drawing
✓Vocabulary from drawing sketches
✓Learn Kana
✓AI writing stroke recognition
✓Multiple learning modes
✓Performance scoring and star ratings
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What's New in DrawWord
1.12
August 16, 2021
You can choose Romanji-only or Kana-only on some modes
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What languages can I learn with DrawWord?
DrawWord primarily focuses on teaching Japanese Kanji, vocabulary, and Kana. It also offers some support for learning English and Chinese characters.
How does DrawWord teach Kanji?
DrawWord offers a 'Learn Kanji: Write' mode where you draw Kanji characters for given words. Your performance is scored, and you can earn up to 3 stars for mastering a Kanji.
What is the 'Draw-Word: Free Draw' mode?
This experimental mode allows you to draw an image, and the AI attempts to guess what it is. The AI learns from your input to improve its guessing over time. Note that this feature's performance can vary by device.
Does DrawWord have offline play?
The provided description does not specify whether DrawWord supports offline play. It's recommended to check the app's details on your device's app store for this information.
How does DrawWord handle user performance?
In the 'Learn Kanji: Write' mode, your drawing accuracy and hint usage determine your score, ranging from 0 to 100. Scores of 80+ earn 3 stars, 60-79 earn 2 stars, and 30-59 earn 1 star. Kanji are only considered learned if you achieve 3 stars.
Is DrawWord suitable for all devices?
DrawWord is supported on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. However, the 'Draw-Word: Free Draw' mode may not work on all phones and its accuracy depends on device performance.
How often is DrawWord updated?
The latest version of DrawWord is 1.12, last updated on August 16, 2021. Further information on update frequency would require checking the app store for recent release notes.
What is the age rating for DrawWord?
DrawWord has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and adults interested in Japanese.
