The WaniKani iOS App We Needed
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This app helps you manage your Japanese kanji studies by setting daily review limits and offering forgiving input methods. It allows offline access to study materials and includes features like multiple-choice mode and friend challenges.
1.1.8
June 23, 2026
Fixes for watchOS complications General stability improvements with large offline review caches
The turtle is pleased you can be at rest! Thank you very much!
No, Gakugame is ad-free. It is free to use with your existing WaniKani subscription.
Gakugame allows you to set daily review limits, choose multiple-choice mode when stuck, and offers forgiving input to reduce frustration and overwhelm, making consistent study more achievable.
Yes, Gakugame works offline. All mnemonics, radicals, kanji, and vocabulary are cached on your device for study anywhere.
Gakugame is built in SwiftUI and supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
The latest version is 1.1.6, and it was last updated on April 21, 2026. Updates are generally frequent to improve the user experience.
Yes, Gakugame requires a WaniKani account to function. It syncs your progress using your API key via iCloud.
Gakugame has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners.
Yes, Gakugame includes a feature for kanji battles in iMessage, allowing you to challenge friends and see who is keeping up with their studies.