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Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese

Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese

Kanji, JLPT & Word Widgets

984 ratings
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Released
July 2, 2026
Updated
October 29, 2026

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Radish Retail, LLC
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Learn Japanese vocabulary and kanji through daily reminders and lock screen widgets. Master hiragana, katakana, and JLPT levels with interactive drills, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Supports offline learning and iCloud sync.

✓Lock screen and home screen widgets
✓Daily word reminders
✓Hiragana, katakana, and kanji learning
✓JLPT vocabulary N5-N1
✓Flashcards and quizzes
✓Handwriting, reading, and listening practice
✓Offline access and iCloud sync
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What's New in Hourly Kana

4.1.2

October 29, 2026

What's new in 4.1.2 • Your widget and notifications now always show the same word as the app. • Kanji words now include a readings table with each kanji's on and kun readings. • Turn on Romaji to see it at every level, not just N5. • Unlock everything for good with a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Plus audio and bug fixes.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Hourly Kana Pro

Widgets, audio, flashcards, tests, and progress sync.

$34.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 183-2

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This app dropped -2 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

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📉 188-4

Education

This app dropped -4 positions in Education chart.

Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

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Just for existing

This app deserves 5 star just for existing !
Ddeepyes02

overpriced

entire app subscription paywalled and widget doesnt switch words dont waste time
Jjuhsehpee

Response from developer

Hi, We are a small team of indie developers that spent months to develop this app to be the best it can be. Payments help support continuous development and allow us to make a living and stay focused on our users. We offer a free trial for any user to test the app out and see if they enjoy it. We hire real voice actors, professional tutors, and designers to make everything as high quality as possible.

Awesome design makes me want to use it

The design and how everything is laid out makes it a pleasure to learn Japanese. I've subscribed after using it a week now and after getting used to it it's been nice to work with. I'll take a native iPad app please, would like to see the nice design in a bigger screen!
Hhereisasine

Response from developer

Hi, Don't worry! We have a special review system that brings back words that haven't been learned or mastered yet!

No more subscriptions

In a world already oversaturated with subscriptions, I have absolutely no desire to add more. There should be a free ad-supported tier

It's a good app, but no more subscriptions.
PPhil-UK-JP

Response from developer

Hi, We are a small team of indie developers that spent months to develop this app to be the best it can be. Payments help support continuous development and allow us to make a living and stay focused on our users. We offer a free trial for any user to test the app out and see if they enjoy it. We hire real voice actors, professional tutors, and designers to make everything as high quality as possible. Unfortunately, advertisements do not follow our standards of not selling user data and providing a cohesive user experience.

Pay to use

This app is only usable through its subscription service. Be more transparent about this in your advertising and app page. Scummy
KIKing Doggo II

Response from developer

Hi, We provide information on pricing in our app information and advertising. We offer a free trial for any user to test the app out and see if they enjoy it. We hire real voice actors, professional tutors, and designers to make everything as high quality as possible.

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FAQ

How does Hourly Kana help me learn Japanese daily?

Hourly Kana integrates learning into your routine with lock screen and home screen widgets that display new words. You can also set scheduled word reminders to ensure consistent exposure and practice throughout your day.

What levels of Japanese does Hourly Kana cover?

Hourly Kana supports learning from the foundational hiragana and katakana to advanced kanji and JLPT vocabulary levels, ranging from N5 to N1. You can choose a kana-first or kanji-first learning path.

Can I practice my Japanese writing with Hourly Kana?

Yes, Hourly Kana includes handwriting practice exercises to help you learn to form Japanese characters correctly. This is part of a comprehensive approach that also includes reading and listening drills.

Does Hourly Kana offer offline access?

Yes, Hourly Kana provides offline access to its learning materials, allowing you to study Japanese vocabulary and kanji even without an internet connection. Your progress is synced privately via iCloud.

What languages are supported for the app interface and lessons?

The app interface and word meanings are available in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

How much does Hourly Kana cost?

Hourly Kana offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, paid access is required. Subscription plans include weekly, monthly, and yearly options, with the monthly and yearly plans offering a free trial period.

Does Hourly Kana have ads?

No, Hourly Kana is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. The app focuses on providing a clean and focused environment for studying Japanese.

How often is Hourly Kana updated?

The latest version of Hourly Kana is 4.1.2, which was last updated on October 29, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule to improve the app and add new content.