# Fun! Katakana — Kids learn to write Japanese

> Educational game for kids to learn writing Japanese Katakana characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Hajime Nakamura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-katakana/id1409167644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hajime Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765813920)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2018-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-katakana/id1409167644/reviews.md

## What is Fun! Katakana?

Fun! Katakana is educational game App for kids learning the Japanese alphabet: Katakana.

By tracing dashed line, your child learn to write  perfect Katakana, all while receiving encouragement from cute characters!

There is lots for your kids to do in Fun! Katakana. You'll receive 20 characters for FREE, and you can get the full 46 characters if purchased.


*About Family Sharing

Please purchase "Fun! Katakana (VPP compatible)", not from the purchase button in this app.


*About VPP Compatible Version

We also provide Volume Purchase Program (VPP) compatible version as another app for educational institutions and companies. Please visit "Volume Purchase Program" (https://vpp.itunes.apple.com/) and search "Fun! Katakana (VPP compatible)".

## Key features

- Learn to write Katakana
- Interactive tracing exercises
- Encouraging characters
- Full character set unlockable
- Family Sharing compatible

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-katakana/id1409167644/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 覚えられた！

*2025-12-25*

私がカタカナを覚えられたのはこの「たのしいカタカナ」のおかげです。本当にありがとうございます

### 5/5 — サントリー

*2025-11-03*

サントリー
サントリー
サントリーアミノ
あのねoxの

### 5/5 — 楽しかった

*2024-11-09*

藤田ありすさん

### 5/5 — こたなあ

*2024-10-21*

カタカナ語

### 5/5 — 楽しく‼️

*2024-08-04*

これはとてもよいです。
お試しから即買いました。
なぞって覚えて例題もミニゲームもあり
子供も夢中です。
音声で言ってくれるし、褒めてくれるし
すぐ覚えれそうです。

### 5/5 — 最高

*2024-05-17*

このアプリのおかげで、ひらがながすぐに覚えられました。なので星の数は
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️です

### 5/5 — 楽しすぎる

*2024-05-11*

とても楽しいですオススメします😀

### 5/5 — タイトル

*2024-04-29*

レビュー(オップション)

### 3/5 — レビュー催促

*2023-11-20*

内容は良いですが、何度もレビューを強制されるのが鬱陶しいです

### 5/5 — Onaka

*2023-11-10*

Excellent

## Frequently asked questions about Fun! Katakana

### What does Fun! Katakana teach?

Fun! Katakana is an educational game designed to help children learn and practice writing the Japanese Katakana alphabet. It uses interactive tracing exercises to guide children in forming the characters correctly.

### How does the app help kids learn to write?

The app utilizes a tracing mechanism where children follow dashed lines to write Katakana characters. Cute characters provide encouragement throughout the learning process, making it engaging for young learners.

### Is the full version of the app free?

No, the full version is not free. You receive 20 Katakana characters for free to start. The complete set of 46 characters can be unlocked through a purchase within the app.

### Is there a version for schools or companies?

Yes, there is a VPP (Volume Purchase Program) compatible version available for educational institutions and companies. This version can be found by searching for 'Fun! Katakana (VPP compatible)' on the Volume Purchase Program platform.

### Can I share my purchase with family members?

Yes, the app supports Family Sharing. However, to enable Family Sharing, you should purchase the 'Fun! Katakana (VPP compatible)' version, not through the in-app purchase button of the standard app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.20.6 — 2024-09-02

Updated to development software (Unity 2022.3.43f1 + IAP 4.12.2).

### 1.18.1 — 2022-02-18

-Development software package and IAP plugin updated.
-The pronunciation of "n" has been corrected.

### 1.15.2 — 2021-03-17

Fixed some minor bugs.

-Adjusted the Dakuon sound position for each character.
-Added two new Katakana decorations.
-Katakana Pick Menu rebuilded.
-2 Words added for the Writing game.

### 1.12.3 — 2020-12-31

API for IAP updated

### 1.10.2 — 2020-07-21

-"Watch The Virus" Removed. 
-Small bug fixes.

Please check www.rainbowmimizu.com for further details.

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## More apps by Hajime Nakamura

- [Fun! Hiragana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-hiragana/id1287147494)
- [Fun! Hiragana(VPP,FamilyShare)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-hiraganavppfamilyshare/id1437092221)
- [Fun! Katakana(VPP,FamilyShare)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-katakanavppfamilyshare/id1437099711)

All apps by Hajime Nakamura: https://appshunter.io/developer/1765813920

## Related topics

[hajime nakamura](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hajime-nakamura) · [kids japanese](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kids-japanese) · [katakana writing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/katakana-writing)

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