# Hiragana Quest — Learn the Japanese Alphabets > Fun, interactive app for learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. (iPhone/iPad app by Go! Go! World.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-quest/id1364294001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Go! Go! World](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364294000) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 181 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 86 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-08-06 - Data updated: 2026-07-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-quest/id1364294001/reviews.md ## What is Hiragana Quest? Are you in search of a fun Japanese language learning app that covers Hiragana Japanese alphabet with Japanese letters, Japanese writing and Japanese characters? Well, Hiragana Quest is the perfect choice. Our Japanese language learning app helps you learn to read and write: ・Hiragana - the Japanese alphabet! ・Katakana - a special alphabet for foreign words! SIMPLE & FUN JAPANESE LEARNING We know that the hiragana alphabet, Japanese symbols, Japanese katakana and generally learning the Japanese language can be complicated. That’s why we reimagined and recreated the classic learn Japanese language apps by adding 2 cool mascots Hirako and Katato. They are here to take you on a journey to learn to write Japanese and to learn to read Japanese with simple stories and a system that makes the learning effective and easier to remember. UNIQUE HIRAGANA PRACTICE AND LEARNING TOOLS The cool Hirako and Katato mascots are not the only unique feature of Hiragana Quest. We differ from the similar Japanese learning apps with the additional learning tools you can’t find elsewhere. There are guides and trace for each stroke on your screen, you can level up as you learn and test yourself to make sure you are on point with your learning. WHY YOU’LL LOVE HIRAGANA QUEST? ・Join our mascots Hirako and Katato on your Japanese journey. ・Simple stories or 'mnemonics' for each character make learning simple and fun. ・Learn over a hundred characters in just a few hours! ・Our system ensures you'll remember what you learned in years to come. ・Follow guides and trace each stroke on your screen. ・Test yourself on the characters you have learned. ・Earn experience points and level up your learning! ・Simple & intuitive UI makes Japanese learning easy and fun! Now go learn the Japanese hiragana in the fun way. Learn the first 7 hiragana for free! If you're impressed, then unlock the rest of the course with a small In App Purchase. Unlock Katakana at the same time for a discount! Download Hiragana Quest now for free! Developed in Tokyo in the Go! Go! Nihon studios by the team behind the language study game Study Quest! ## Key features - Learn Hiragana and Katakana - Mascot-guided learning - Mnemonic stories for characters - Stroke guides and tracing - Character testing and leveling - Learn over 100 characters ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock Hiragana | $5.99 | one-time | | Unlock Katakana | $5.99 | one-time | | Unlock Hiragana & Katakana | $8.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 135) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiragana-quest/id1364294001/reviews.md ### 5/5 — SO Worth It *2026-03-07, version 0.6.2* I rarely ever take the time to write app reviews, but as someone who is learning A1 at the most basic foundational level, this app was critical to my Japanese learning!! I really appreciated the accessible language and storytelling. I will say that the writing feature can sometimes be finicky (I would start writing and it wouldn’t register until later) but it is so worth it if you’re serious about learning Japanese. ### 5/5 — Great way to learn *2026-01-30, version 0.6.2* After using this app for a couple of weeks I can undoubtedly say that it’s done better for learning Hiragana and Katakana than anything else I’ve ever tried. When you download the app you’re immediately given the entire Hiragana alphabet to work with. If you want access to Katakana you must first pay $5 USD, but in my opinion it’s worth it. The only thing I’ve noticed is that for some of the letters, the app can get a little finicky. For example while I was writing the hiragana “そ(so)” I noticed that you need to be nearly perfect or else it will make you retry the letter, while with hiragana “ら(ra)” I wrote it completely wrong and it still let me pass. Other than that very small error, this app is wonderful and I definitely recommend it if you’re serious about learning! ### 4/5 — Highly recommended! *2026-01-26, version 0.6.2* This is the only way I can imagine learning Hiragana and Katakana. I really never thought I would be able to remember so many different characters, and this made me surprise myself with how well I’ve been able to retain them. I did take time in between sets of characters and reviewed a lot before moving to the next set, so of course that helped. The only thing that would make it better would be if there were some simple games to practice the concepts outlined in the bonus lessons. If that was added, this would be a perfect kana app. ### 2/5 — There is no audio! *2025-12-17, version 0.6.2* Very strange problem there’s absolutely no audio whenever I click on the little icon speakers to listen to how I should pronounce noises and it’s apparently my fault. I don’t know how to fix this. ### 5/5 — L’application la plus efficace *2025-12-15, version 0.6.2* Merci à Hiragan quest qui m’a beaucoup servi dans mon apprentissage. Les moyens mnémotechniques sont très efficaces. ### 5/5 — Utilissima per iniziare a leggere rapidamente *2025-11-29, version 0.5.5* Utilissima per imparare rapidamente hiragana e katakana. Divertendosi! Must have per chi inizia a studiare la lingua. ### 5/5 — Absolutely *2025-11-25, version 0.5.5* The best app for learn hiragana by far! ### 5/5 — Hervorragend *2025-07-10, version 0.5.5* Ausgezeichnete App um schnell Hiragana und Katakana zu lernen und immer wieder aufzufrischen. ### 5/5 — simplesmente incrível *2025-07-04, version 0.5.5* Aprendi hiragana e katakana em 1 semana graças a esse app, muito bom! Agora consigo ler japonês sem problemas! ### 5/5 — Great learning tool *2025-06-30, version 0.5.5* Could sound out most signs and menus (without kanji) within a couple days. Funny technique for learning but definitely effective. ## Frequently asked questions about Hiragana Quest ### What does Hiragana Quest do? Hiragana Quest is a Japanese language learning app designed to help users learn the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. It uses mascots, simple stories, and interactive tools like stroke tracing and character testing to make the learning process fun and effective. ### What are the key features of Hiragana Quest? Key features include learning both Hiragana and Katakana, guided learning with mascots, mnemonic stories for character memorization, stroke guides for writing practice, character testing, and a leveling system to track progress. Users can learn over a hundred characters. ### How much does Hiragana Quest cost? The app offers a free version where users can learn the first 7 Hiragana characters. To unlock the rest of the course and Katakana, there is a small in-app purchase. Katakana can be unlocked at a discount when purchased with the rest of the Hiragana course. ### What is the best way to use Hiragana Quest to learn Japanese? The app is designed for a fun and effective learning experience. Users can follow the mascot-guided journey, utilize the mnemonic stories for each character, practice writing with the stroke guides, and test their knowledge to level up. Learning over a hundred characters can be achieved in just a few hours. ### Is Hiragana Quest compatible with my device? While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available for mobile devices. It is developed in Tokyo by the team behind the language study game Study Quest, suggesting it is designed for modern smartphone operating systems. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.6.2 — 2025-12-15 ・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :) ### 0.5.5 — 2024-09-03 ・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :) ### 0.5.2 — 2022-08-20 ・Portuguese, French and Spanish localisation ・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :) ### 0.5.1 — 2022-07-22 ・Portuguese, French and Spanish localisation ・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :) ### 0.4.2 — 2020-09-25 ・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :) ## Apps similar to Hiragana Quest | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,950) | Free | Education | | [Japanese!! 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