# Kana-Match — A game for Japanese beginner

> Japanese kana matching game for beginners to learn hiragana and katakana. (iPhone/iPad app by 典 熊.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-match/id975256227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [典 熊](https://appshunter.io/developer/812126908)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-match/id975256227/reviews.md

## What is Kana?

Confused by the relationship of kanas? This app is gonna to help you.

Match the corresponding hiragana and katakana with your fingers to erase them, and do it as fast as you can to get combos and achieve achievements.

## Key features

- Match hiragana and katakana
- Finger-based matching gameplay
- Combo system for fast play
- Achievement system
- Beginner-friendly learning

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-match/id975256227/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Could use some cuztomization options

*2024-02-28*

So close to be what I want! Little disorientating having hiragana and katakana mixed together, would be nice to have them mixed but on different sides, but I can see this being a better resource down the road.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2015-07-08*

Love this game! A must for anyone who has just learned kana. Fun and addicting! Works great on iPhone 6. Crashes every time I complete all of the matches on my iPad 4.

## Frequently asked questions about Kana

### What is Kana-Match?

Kana-Match is a game designed to help beginners learn and distinguish between Japanese hiragana and katakana characters through a matching gameplay mechanic.

### How do you play Kana-Match?

You play by matching corresponding hiragana and katakana characters with your fingers on the screen to erase them. Playing quickly can lead to combos and achievements.

### Is Kana-Match suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, the app is specifically designed for Japanese beginners to help them understand the relationship between hiragana and katakana.

### Does Kana-Match have ads?

No, Kana-Match does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Kana-Match available on?

Kana-Match is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Kana-Match updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2017, with version 1.2. Previous updates were released periodically since its initial release on March 17, 2015.

### What is the age rating for Kana-Match?

Kana-Match has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children.

### What do users think of Kana-Match?

Based on the available data, Kana-Match has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, indicating a very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-11-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

iPhone X Ready

### 1.1 — 2015-11-07

Fixed:
Some kanas may be invisible in iOS9
The gravity directions may be totally wrong in iOS9

Improved:
The kanas' background color is deeper.

### 1.0 — 2015-03-17

No release notes.

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