# Hiragana Katakana Karuta — Let's Play with Family!

> Interactive Japanese syllabary learning game for young children. (iPhone/iPad app by Gloding Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-katakana-karuta/id666259760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gloding Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/780228385)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2013-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-katakana-karuta/id666259760/reviews.md

## What is Hiragana Katakana Karuta?

Play this “Hiragana Katakana Karuta” with your children who have just begun learning hiragana and katakana, the Japanese cursive syllabary.

Here is the Japanese karuta, using 46 hiraganas and 46 karutas with illustrations that are familiar with you.

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◆How to play this app◆
Listen to the words in Japanese, especially the last hiragana and katakana sound. Then find and touch the card that you’ve listened to.
Each of the card shows hiragana and katakana clearly so that you can find it easily.
The Japanese words you hear are about something familiar with you, and the cards you touch describe their illustrations.
The hiragana and katakana is read randomly. Complete all of the 46 cards each section as soon as you can.

This app is for children before entering elementary schools and for those who has just begun learning Japanese. Being able to read hiragana and katakana enables you to communicate basically in Japanese, and it must be the basis of learning in Japanese.

This app lets your children recognise how to read hiragana and katakana as well as its shapes, operating and playing it by themselves.
Try it with your lovely children together.


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◆Infomation
Gloding Inc. has created another app “Hiragana Training” for those who are interested in hiragana. You can practice writing hiragana with your fingers. (Fee-charging)

## Key features

- Interactive card matching
- Listen and identify Japanese sounds
- Learn hiragana and katakana
- Familiar illustrations
- Self-directed play
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告オフ | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-katakana-karuta/id666259760/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Difficult to hear the syllables and words

*2024-03-30*

You can’t turn the music off, it’s hard to hear the syllables, some cards are hidden, the pictures on the cards are hard to make out and you don’t learn the word just said, which is not always the picture on the card. Basically it’s very challenging to the point you rely on your knowledge of the pictures where you can, rather than on the hiragana as intended

### 4/5 — なかなかよい

*2024-01-21*

ひらがなを勉強するのにいいです！
欲を言えば、札を取った後に、ひらがながひっくり返ったままなので、ひらがなが正しい位置になると、子供がわかりやすいかなと思います。

### 1/5 — 課金したのに広告が出る

*2021-09-21*

かきmんしたのに広告が出て子供だけで遊ばせられない。

### 1/5 — 一枚取ったらすぐ終了→広告の繰り返し

*2021-09-17*

この間まで子供が楽しんで遊んでいただけに非常に残念です。
前までの普通に遊べてた頃は星3〜4は確実に出せたんですが…
心残りもありますがいっそ削除しようかと思います。

### 3/5 — Ads

*2021-09-15*

Hi. I paid the fee, but ads still play. Please advise.

### 5/5 — 文字を音で覚える

*2020-07-13*

音から文字を記憶するのは覚え方の王道だと思います。単純なアプリですがよく出来てます。

### 5/5 — Wonderful!

*2019-05-25*

We love this app. Suggestion: give option to turn off pictures for extra challenge :)

## Frequently asked questions about Hiragana Katakana Karuta

### How do you play Hiragana Katakana Karuta?

Players listen to Japanese words, focusing on the last hiragana or katakana sound, and then touch the matching card. The game encourages quick identification to complete sets of 46 cards.

### What age is Hiragana Katakana Karuta suitable for?

The app is suitable for children aged 4 and up, specifically targeting those before elementary school and early learners of Japanese.

### Does Hiragana Katakana Karuta have ads?

No, Hiragana Katakana Karuta does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What is the learning methodology of Hiragana Katakana Karuta?

The app uses a game-based approach where children learn to recognize hiragana and katakana by listening to words and matching them with illustrated cards.

### How often is Hiragana Katakana Karuta updated?

The app was last updated on December 21, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

### What devices does Hiragana Katakana Karuta support?

Hiragana Katakana Karuta is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the user rating for Hiragana Katakana Karuta?

The app has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 user reviews.

### Can children play Hiragana Katakana Karuta by themselves?

Yes, the app is designed to allow children to operate and play independently, helping them recognize characters and their shapes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.3 — 2026-08-07

We have fixed the bug.

### 3.1.2 — 2025-12-21

We have fixed the bug.

### 3.1.1 — 2024-01-24

We have fixed the bug.

### 3.1.0 — 2023-11-20

We have fixed a bug.

### 3.0.13 — 2021-12-15

Bug Fixed

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