# First Characters: Hiragana ABC — Let's learn with Kohaku

> Let's learn with Kohaku (iPhone/iPad app by Metalels Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-characters-hiragana-abc/id6755079120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Metalels Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838000995)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 36 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-characters-hiragana-abc/id6755079120/reviews.md

## What is First Characters?

First Characters is an educational app that helps children learn letters and shapes in a fun way.

【Learn with Voice Recognition】
When your child pronounces letters out loud, the app determines if it's correct. All voice data is processed on-device and never transmitted externally. Your child can learn safely while protecting their privacy.

【Rich Learning Content】
・All 71 Hiragana (46 basic + 25 voiced/semi-voiced)
・All 71 Katakana (46 basic + 25 voiced/semi-voiced)
・All 52 Alphabets (26 uppercase + 26 lowercase)
・All 14 Shapes
・All 12 Colors
・All 13 Numbers (0-12)

【Fun Game Modes】
・Order Mode: Learn letters in sequence
・Random Mode: Random questions
・Wrong-Only Mode: Focus on incorrect letters
・Timeout Settings: Choose from 10 sec / 30 sec / 1 min

【Save Learning Records】
Track your child's learning progress and visualize which letters they're good at and which need more practice.

【Customization Features】
・BGM On/Off
・Sound Effects On/Off
・Volume Control
・Question Count Settings (5 / 10 / All)
・Question Voice On/Off
・Auto-Start Microphone Settings

【Multilingual Support】
Supports both Japanese and English, perfect for bilingual education.

【Free Trial and Paid Packs】
・Free Version: Try 2 Hiragana and 2 Alphabet letters
・Letters Pack (Permanent): Learn all letters forever
・Letters Pack (1 Year): Learn all letters for 1 year (no auto-renewal)
・Shapes, Colors & Numbers Pack (Permanent): Learn shapes, colors, and numbers forever
・Shapes, Colors & Numbers Pack (1 Year): Learn shapes, colors, and numbers for 1 year (no auto-renewal)

【Privacy and Security】
・No personal information collection
・Ad-free
・Voice data basically processed on-device

【Voice Recognition】
This application uses the standard iOS voice input feature for voice recognition.
If you have never used voice input on your device, voice input will fail.
Please follow the setup steps below to set up voice input.

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/dictate-text-iph2c0651d2/ios

After setting up voice input, you can use it by actually using voice input in apps such as 'Messages'.

【Target Age】
Perfect for children aged 2-6 years old.

【Compatible Devices】
iPhone & iPad (iOS 17.6 or later)

Start joyful learning with FirstWord, supporting your child's "I did it!" moments!

【Purchase and Subscription Terms】
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://metalels-app.web.app/en/privacy/
Support: https://metalels-app.web.app/en/support/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vehicles Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greetings Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack (Characters) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Optional Pack (Shapes & Colors) | $1.49 | one-time |
| Basic Characters Pack (1 Year) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shapes&Colors&Nums Pack (1 Year) | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-28

Minor bug fix

### 1.0 — 2026-01-15

No release notes.

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