# HanaKata — Learn Hiragana and Katakana

> Learn Hiragana and Katakana (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Rodriguez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanakata/id6753166674 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837401197)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanakata/id6753166674/reviews.md

## What is HanaKata?

HanaKata is the simplest way to learn Hiragana and Katakana. Study each character with clear tips and native-like audio, then practice writing on a grid with optional stroke-order hints.

Why you’ll like it

Clean, focused design made for daily study

Study mode: big character, romaji, tips and audio

Writing mode: grid canvas, live drawing, optional hint overlay

Quick practice and basic progress stats

Works offline • No account required

Free app with banner ads only (no purchases)

Privacy
We use Google AdMob to show banner ads. The app requests ATT consent on iOS and uses Google’s UMP in the EEA. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-06

-Writing screen fixed.
-Permanent challenge.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-12-01

• New achievement system to reward your progress
• Kana display is now fully random to better test your memory
• Limited-time events with special challenges and rewards
• General performance improvements and bug fixes

### 1.0.0 — 2025-10-02

No release notes.

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