# Kana Loop — Instinctive Kana Learning

> Instinctive Kana Learning (iPhone/iPad app by 禹 刘.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-loop/id6762543331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [禹 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795144375)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish
- Released: 2026-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-loop/id6762543331/reviews.md

## What is Kana Loop?

Want to truly master Japanese kana? Kana Loop uses a science-backed loop practice rhythm to transform every hiragana and katakana from "let me think..." into instant, instinctive recognition.

▸ Core Practice
• Timed Quizzes — Identify kana under a countdown to build reflex speed
• Two-Way Mode — Kana→Romaji and Romaji→Kana for reinforced memory
• Word Fill-in — Practice kana in real Japanese vocabulary context
• Weak Kana Drill — AI-focused sessions targeting your most error-prone kana

▸ Smart Tracking
• Mastery Analysis — Track attempts, accuracy, and streaks for every single kana
• Confusion Analysis — Automatically logs which kana pairs you mix up most
• Study Stats — Total sessions, questions, accuracy trends — see your progress

▸ Learning Tools
• Pronunciation Chart — Tap any kana to hear native pronunciation, works offline
• Level Test — 10 questions to assess your level and customize practice pace
• Example Words — Common Japanese words for each kana to deepen understanding

▸ Stay Motivated
• Daily Goal — Set your daily card target (10/20/30/50/100)
• Streak Tracking — Build consistency with daily streak counting
• Achievements — 12+ achievements to unlock as you progress
• Study Reminders — Push notifications at your chosen time
• Home Screen Widget — Check today's progress at a glance

▸ Personalization
• Calligraphy Font — Optional Noto Serif JP for an authentic feel
• Haptic Feedback — Subtle vibrations for a tactile practice experience
• Adjustable timer and feedback popup duration

Kana Loop Pro — one-time purchase, lifetime access to all features.

Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up your skills, Kana Loop is your most reliable kana practice companion. A few minutes a day to make kana your second instinct.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 五十音 Loop Pro | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-20

**New Features**
- New "Confusion Pair Drill" mode (Pro): A focused 2-choice drill targeting your most confused kana pairs for reinforcement training
- The "Confusion Analysis" section in Study Stats is now a mini dashboard showing key metrics — pair count, frequent pairs, confusion rate, and recent confusions
- Feedback overlays now display the corresponding katakana/hiragana alongside each kana to reinforce cross-script recognition

**Bug Fixes**
- Fixed an issue where disabling "Audio Playback" also silenced Kana Details and Pronunciation pages. The setting now only controls audio feedback during practice
- Fixed widget learning progress not updating promptly
- Fixed "Audio Playback" and "Haptic Feedback" not being enabled by default on first launch

### 1.3 — 2026-05-05

### Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed an issue where data could be lost after toggling iCloud sync settings
- Fixed an issue where study history was unexpectedly cleared after an app update
- Improved iCloud settings sync stability
- Fixed potential crashes in certain scenarios
- General stability and performance improvements

### 1.2 — 2026-05-04

### New Features
- **Kana Counterpart Mode**: When practicing with "All" kana types, a new quiz mode challenges you to match hiragana ↔ katakana pairs with the same pronunciation
- **iCloud Sync (Pro)**: Automatically sync learning progress, practice history, and settings across all your devices

### Improvements
- Confusion Analysis redesigned: frequently confused pairs shown first, single-occurrence confusions collapsed for a cleaner view
- Unified button height on the home screen for a more polished look
- Added iCloud sync to the Pro feature list on the paywall
- Extended device compatibility down to iOS 17.0

### Bug Fixes
- Fixed a potential crash related to data sync scenarios
- Fixed missing error feedback when resetting study data fails
- General stability improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-04-27

**5 New Languages**
Kana Loop now supports French, Spanish, German, Korean, and Italian. The app interface and example word translations automatically adapt to your device language.

**Stability & Performance**
- Fixed several potential crash scenarios
- Various under-the-hood improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-04-24

No release notes.

## More apps by 禹 刘

- [Weather Bottle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-bottle/id6755356694)

All apps by 禹 刘: https://appshunter.io/developer/1795144375

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