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Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 2, 2019
  • August 22, 2025

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Developer

App to Learn Pte. Ltd.
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Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

✓Customizable Kana tables
✓Drawing practice
✓Multiple quiz modes
✓Handwriting recognition
✓Progress tracking
✓Study reminders
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Kana. Based on 10K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Effective for learning hiragana and katakana
  • 🚀Engaging and efficient learning experience
  • 📊Comprehensive statistics and progress tracking
  • 🎨Clean and intuitive user interface
  • 💰Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎓Helpful for both beginners and intermediate learners

Negative things

  • 🐛Inconsistent character recognition in writing mode
  • 🤖Robotic pronunciation audio
  • 🔍Difficulty selecting multiple character groups for practice
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What's New in Kana

2.13.1

August 22, 2025

Performance improvements. If Kana is helping you learn Japanese, we’d love your review! Enjoy learning!

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Helped me a lot

It literally does the thing it’s meant to do perfectly. I have no complaints. The UI is clean and user friendly. I helps you not only learn the kana themselves but also how to write them with stroke orders. Overall great app.
k00dlek00dle

Much love

I like it because most of the apps here ain't free but this one is 100% free and it support both hiragana and katakana.
Much love to the creator(s) of this app it help me a lot.
Puma.jPuma.j

Love It

It’s very simple and you can choose specific letters to learn it’s just not the best at learning for the first time but for review
Keri kkkKeri kkk

Best for learning Japanese

I have tried multiple apps however most have either had a too slow pace, made it too easy/tough, cost money or just too rigid without any customisation. However, this app is very thorough and makes you learn very quickly. Has many customisations and is the perfect amount of easy but hard.
Bloop ‘(^-^)’Bloop ‘(^-^)’

Honestly

I would GENUINELY
RECOMMEND THIS APP if your trying to quiz yourself with your knowledge of hiragana and katakana Japanes
Femur ZoneFemur Zone
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes during long practice sessions

Bug

Timeout issues when saving custom character lists

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add stroke order guides for writing practice

Feature

Implement full-word practice exercises

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Allow syncing progress across devices

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Provide guided practice mode for self-learning

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Add support for extended katakana characters

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FAQ

What does the Kana app do?

This app helps you learn and master the Japanese alphabets, Hiragana and Katakana. It provides tools for memorization, reading, writing, and tracking your progress through various practice methods.

What are the key features for learning Japanese alphabets?

Key features include customizable Kana tables for reference, drawing practice to improve handwriting, and multiple quiz types such as multiple choice, keyboard input, and handwriting recognition. It also offers progress tracking and optional study reminders.

Is the Kana app free to use?

The app is free to use and is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases required to access its features.

What platforms is Kana available on?

The description mentions it is the most popular Kana app on the AppStore, implying it is available for iOS devices. Compatibility with other platforms is not specified.

How can I use this app to learn Japanese?

You can use the app by studying the Kana tables, practicing writing the characters, and testing your knowledge with the various quiz modes. Regularly using the study mode and setting reminders can help you learn Japanese with ease once you master the alphabets.