# Kana Mind: Katakana & Hiragana — Memorize the Japanese Kana!

> Educational game for memorizing Japanese Katakana and Hiragana characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Jose Caneiro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-mind-katakana-and-hiragana/id949211040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jose Caneiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/552835260)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian and 15 more
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-mind-katakana-and-hiragana/id949211040/reviews.md

## What is Kana Mind?

Kana Mind is free, has no ads, and no in-app purchases of any kind.

It works an educational game that helps you learn to recognize the symbols used in Katakana and Hiragana (collectively called "Kana"), the first two alphabet styles used in the Japanese language. With this knowledge, you'll be able to read aloud and write words in Japanese.

I created Kana Mind for myself, but decided to share it with others. That's why it's a free application.

Kana mind is not a simple matching or flash card game. It uses an intelligent memorization algorithm focused on teaching character combinations, and then measuring the player's success in matching each combination. As you progress through the game and learn the alphabets, the symbols become more and more complex.

Kana Mind will also remember how much time you've spent away from the application, and take that into account when testing you. This makes sure you haven't forgotten any of the matches you had learned previously.

For those looking to learn Japanese, Kana Mind tracks your progress letting you check your stats at any time. Can you get to the end and reach 100% proficiency in Kana knowledge? And for those who already know Japanese, Kana Mind's practice mode is the best way to retain Kana fluency - playing the game once a week is great to keep your memory fresh.

With Kana Mind, you’ll learn both Katakana and Hiragana before you even realize it!


OTHER FEATURES

• Two modes: learn reading and/or writing
• Learn the complete Hiragana and/or Katakana alphabet
• Store multiple player profiles
• 3 different romaji styles: Hepburn, Nippon-shiki, and Kunrei-shiki
• Groups of characters can be toggled on or off for more focused exercises
• Free application: no ads, no personal user data collection, no in-app purchases

But remember: Kana Mind is not a complete Japanese language course. It will only help you memorize Kana and Japanese romanization in an easy and quick way, and better than any flashcard game. But since it doesn't teach you Japanese grammar or vocabulary, it's intended to be used as an aid to an ongoing Japanese course.

## Key features

- Learn Katakana and Hiragana
- Intelligent memorization algorithm
- Tracks progress and stats
- Practice mode for fluency
- Supports multiple romaji styles
- Toggle character groups

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-mind-katakana-and-hiragana/id949211040/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-05-25, version 2.4.0*

Great way to power through the cramming of kana knowledge. Big thanks.

### 5/5 — Beautiful and Essential

*2025-03-14, version 2.4.0*

I recommend this app to anyone learning the basic Japanese writing system. I have been recommending it for years, and it works just as well as it did the first time I used it. Kana Mind deserves all the credit for my mastery of hiragana and katakana.

### 5/5 — Great Practice

*2024-10-26*

This is a simple app but it is completely free and I think at least that it is a pretty good method to memorize the kana

### 5/5 — Great flashcards

*2024-07-02, version 2.4.0*

Straight to the point. Perfect for practice

### 5/5 — Really helpful

*2024-04-25, version 2.4.0*

Very straightforward and straight to the point great app.

### 5/5 — Best App for Learning the Kama

*2023-02-23, version 2.4.0*

Have tried plenty. Kana Mind is the best, both in terms of repetition and aesthetics.

### 5/5 — Very mice

*2022-10-14, version 2.4.0*

Friendly interface and efficient learning

### 5/5 — Awesome app, Highly recommend it more than everything else

*2021-07-26, version 2.2.0*

I actually learned on my time this app was amazing and after I learned the alphabet I actually could read a little. Thinking about learning again!!!

### 5/5 — Super App zum Lernen

*2020-10-09, version 2.2.0*

Die App merkt Unsicherheiten und geht erst weiter wenn diese beseitigt sind. Man kann Hiragana Katakana mischen. Oder sich die Silben so zusammenstellen die man lernen mochte. Ich lerne sehr gerne mit der App! Sehr empfehlenswert

### 5/5 — Simple and functional

*2020-10-04*

This is a very easy way to practice recognition of kana anywhere. Nice big tiles, so easy to see and tap accurately. You can pick up the game immediately and start where you left off, for a short or long time. No bells and whistles, so no wasted time. Thank you to the developer.

## Frequently asked questions about Kana Mind

### What does Kana Mind do?

Kana Mind is an educational game designed to help you learn and memorize the Japanese Katakana and Hiragana alphabets. It uses an intelligent algorithm to teach character combinations and measures your success in matching them, aiding in reading and writing Japanese words.

### What are the key features of Kana Mind?

Key features include learning both Hiragana and Katakana, an intelligent memorization algorithm that focuses on character combinations, progress tracking with stats, a practice mode for fluency, support for three different romaji styles, and the ability to toggle character groups for focused exercises.

### Is Kana Mind free to use?

Yes, Kana Mind is completely free. It has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not collect any personal user data. The developer created it for personal use and decided to share it freely with others.

### What is the best way to use Kana Mind?

Kana Mind is best used as an aid to an ongoing Japanese course. It excels at helping you memorize Kana and Japanese romanization quickly and effectively, better than traditional flashcard games. For those learning, it helps build foundational reading and writing skills.

### Can Kana Mind teach me full Japanese?

No, Kana Mind is specifically designed to help you memorize Kana (Katakana and Hiragana) and Japanese romanization. It does not teach Japanese grammar or vocabulary, nor is it a complete Japanese language course. It's intended to supplement your learning.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2022-04-11

* Added proper support for iPhone X (and later) layouts
* Removed Google Analytics
* The profile selector makes a distinction between "practice" and "learn" profiles with additional messaging
* Fixed font sizes and the scaling of some display items
* Updated some internal libraries to their latest version

### 2.2.0 — 2017-09-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Added a new option to hide answer pieces by default until tapped. This is great for advanced practicing.
* Select between calligraphic or gothic fonts when creating a new game.
* Added a new settings screen. Change your profile options as needed.
* Adjusted font sizes so they're not as big in some devices.

### 2.0.3 — 2017-09-07

* Character group selection allow selecting include and exclude groups
* Compiled as a modern 64-bit binary

### 1.9.2 — 2014-12-16

No release notes.

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