# Inku: Japanese Flashcards — JLPT Vocabulary, Kanji & Kana

> Spaced repetition flashcards for learning Japanese vocabulary, kanji, and kana. (iPhone/iPad app by Gia Hua.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inku-japanese-flashcards/id6762908111 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gia Hua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895071616)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 168 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inku-japanese-flashcards/id6762908111/reviews.md

## What is Inku?

Japanese flashcards are easy to start. Remembering what you studied is the hard part. Inku turns short study sessions into Japanese that sticks. Learn a small set, review it before it fades, and return when the cards are due. Japanese spaced repetition stays simple: difficult words return sooner, familiar words less often, and you always know what to study next.

Building beginner Japanese vocabulary and trying to learn hiragana? Preparing for JLPT N5, JLPT N3, or JLPT N2? Returning to Japanese after a break? Inku connects each stage: kana practice becomes reading practice, new vocabulary becomes Japanese flashcards, and every review moves your study forward.

As your Japanese vocabulary grows, Kanji stops feeling like a wall of disconnected characters. Learn Kanji in context through readings, meanings, memory cues where helpful, sample words, and related vocabulary. Guided lessons cover 400+ Kanji across N5-N3, then move each character into the same flashcard review as your Japanese study. Furigana reading support connects Kanji to kana, pronunciation audio lets you hear each word, and Japanese romaji reading support gives beginners another bridge. As readings become familiar, you rely less on hints and more on memory.

When you find a useful word in class, manga, or daily life, keep it. Build custom decks from Inku's library, or create original Japanese flashcards with meanings, romaji, explanations, and personal notes. Each card returns alongside your review. Whether you are studying Japanese for JLPT vocabulary or saving a Japanese phrase from a conversation, the same system keeps Japanese vocabulary study connected to the language you encounter.

From your first hiragana to JLPT vocabulary, Inku gives you one place to build a strong Japanese foundation:

• All 92 core hiragana and katakana characters
• 2,000+ Japanese words and phrases
• JLPT vocabulary across N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1
• 400+ Kanji through focused lessons and review
• Japanese pronunciation audio for words and phrases
• Furigana, kana, and romaji reading support
• Custom flashcards and decks
• Spaced review, mastery, and study progress

There are no ads, no account to create, and no endless feed. Your progress stays on your iPhone. Open Inku, study the next useful cards, and keep your Japanese practice moving.

Inku is free to download. Inku Pro is an auto-renewable subscription purchased through the App Store. It unlocks the complete study library, Kanji lessons, custom decks, pronunciation audio, reviews, and progress tools. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings.

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## Key features

- Spaced repetition system
- JLPT vocabulary (N5-N1)
- Kanji lessons (400+)
- Hiragana and Katakana practice
- Pronunciation audio
- Custom flashcard decks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inku Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Inku Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |



## Frequently asked questions about Inku

### What is Inku's learning methodology?

Inku uses a spaced repetition system to help users remember Japanese vocabulary and kanji. Difficult words return sooner, while familiar words appear less frequently, optimizing study sessions.

### Does Inku offer progress tracking?

Yes, Inku provides study progress tracking tools. This helps users monitor their mastery of vocabulary and kanji, and see how their studies align with JLPT levels.

### What are the Inku Pro subscription tiers?

Inku Pro offers weekly and annual subscription plans, both with a 7-day free trial. The weekly plan is $3.99 per 7 days, and the annual plan is $49.99 per year.

### How can I cancel my Inku Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your Inku Pro subscription at any time through your device's Settings. This allows for flexibility in managing your subscription.

### Is Inku suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, Inku is designed for beginners, offering practice for all 92 core hiragana and katakana characters. It also supports romaji reading for an easier transition.

### Does Inku have ads?

No, Inku is ad-free. The app focuses on providing an uninterrupted learning experience without advertisements.

### What devices is Inku available on?

Inku is currently available on iPhone. Your progress is saved locally on your device.

### How often is Inku updated?

The latest version of Inku is 1.3.1, last updated on August 27, 2026. Updates typically include improvements and new content to enhance the learning experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-27

This update makes Inku sound clearer and study more smoothly on more iPhones.

• Updated Japanese pronunciation audio
• Faster review, including a quicker kana chart
• Compatibility and layout fixes for smaller screens and larger text

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-12

Your first week of Japanese is clearer from the moment you open Inku. A refreshed onboarding builds a personalized starter path, teaches your first useful Japanese, and carries that progress into daily study.

New
• A guided first lesson and review help you learn, flip, answer, and earn your first Daily Drop before entering the full app.
• Beginner lessons now prioritize practical phrases for greetings, introductions, directions, food, and everyday help.

Improved
• Faster navigation and smoother flashcard flips keep learning and review responsive.
• Redesigned mastery points and Daily Drops make progress easier to understand across Home, Progress, Kana, Kanji, and Library.
• Clearer review choices—including “Too easy”—and stronger session progress feedback.
• Reliability improvements protect catalog loading, learner progress, and lesson continuation.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-15

New Kanji lessons and custom decks make it easier to turn the Japanese you care about into a practice you can keep.

NEW
• Explore 400+ Kanji through short guided lessons, readings, memory cues where helpful, sample words, related vocabulary, and review.
• Create custom decks for the Japanese you want to learn.
• Add words and phrases from Inku, or make original flashcards with your own Japanese, meanings, romaji, explanations, and notes.
• Bring your personal cards into the same spaced review practice as the rest of your study.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-01

No release notes.

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