Best Hiragana practice alternatives: apps like Hiragana practice

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Updated October 2026

Hiragana practice

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Hiragana practice is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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#1

Hiragana Katakana Practice by Yoshitaka Koike

Trace & Master Stroke Order

Editor's Choice

3.5(2 ratings)

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Learn and practice Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters. This app offers pronunciation guides, saving functionality, and deletion tools to aid in memorization and writing. It's designed for easy character acquisition.

#2

Trace and Learn! Japanese by Makorino

Hiragana and Katakana Practice

Strong Contender

4.5(13 ratings)

Free

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Practice writing Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters by tracing them on your screen. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock cute animations as you master each letter.

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Writing Order Hiragana by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Worth Considering

3.4(5 ratings)

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Practice writing Japanese hiragana and katakana characters through a fun game. Improve your stroke order and accuracy by competing against a virtual opponent.

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Japanese-hiragana

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Japanese-hiragana

This app offers a fun and engaging way for young children and beginners to learn Japanese hiragana. It incorporates interactive games, karuta, and practice exercises to help users read, write, and listen to the characters. Designed for shared learning experiences between parents and kids.

Learn to read, write, and listen to hiraganaInteractive rhythm gamesMini karuta game for fun learning

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Kana - hiragana + katakana

Kana - hiragana + katakana

Kana - hiragana + katakana

Learn Japanese alphabet

Master the Japanese writing systems with this app. It offers interactive lessons for learning, pronouncing, and writing hiragana and katakana, complete with audio pronunciation and stroke order guides.

Learn hiragana and katakanaAudio pronunciation for each symbolPractice writing with finger

free with in-app purchases

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Learn with cute art & voice

This educational game helps children learn the Japanese Hiragana alphabet through interactive tracing and encouraging characters. It offers a free trial with 20 characters and a full version for purchase, making learning fun and engaging for young learners.

Learn Hiragana alphabetInteractive tracingCute character encouragement

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Katakana Memory Hint [English]

Katakana Memory Hint [English]

Katakana Memory Hint [English]

by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

Learn Japanese katakana characters through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with various quizzes and access a pronunciation guide for each character. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

Mnemonic pictures, sound, and animationUnderstanding quizzesExplanations of Japanese writing system

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Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

Learn Japanese hiragana characters through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with various quizzes and access a pronunciation guide. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

Mnemonic pictures, sound, and animation for memorizationVariety of quizzes to test understandingExplanations of the Japanese writing system

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PORO - Kanji Study

PORO - Kanji Study

PORO - Kanji Study

Learn Japanese Kanji with detailed information, flashcards, and customizable quizzes. Practice for JLPT exams with simulated tests and challenges. Track your progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Detailed Kanji informationFlashcard study modeCustomizable practice tests

free with in-app purchases

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RoboKana: Japanese Writing

RoboKana: Japanese Writing

RoboKana: Japanese Writing

Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji

Master Japanese writing with interactive lessons for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Practice stroke order, writing, and pronunciation with animated guides and feedback. Unlock comprehensive content and track your progress.

Handwriting practice for Kana and KanjiAnimated stroke order guidancePronunciation audio

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