# Kana Pro: Hiragana & Katakana — Japanese Quiz & Writing Drills

> Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana through quizzes and writing practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Antti Alpo Johannes Pilto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-pro-hiragana-and-katakana/id6759677386 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antti Alpo Johannes Pilto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880126896)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-pro-hiragana-and-katakana/id6759677386/reviews.md

## What is Kana Pro?

Kana Pro helps you learn Japanese hiragana and katakana with quiz stages and writing practice.

What you can do:
• Train reading speed with multiple quiz stages
• Practice writing kana with guided drills
• Hear kana pronunciation
• Track progress by profile and review weak points
• Use a timer to build fast recall

Built for consistent daily learning:
• Automatic mode smartly chooses what to ask next based on your progress, and adds more characters as you improve
• Manual mode lets you choose exactly which character groups to practice. Start with core character groups, then expand
• Create custom groups for difficult kana
• Store your progress in cloud and continue practice across devices

Kana Pro is suitable for beginners and returning learners who want structured kana practice without distractions.

## Key features

- Reading speed quizzes
- Guided writing drills
- Kana pronunciation audio
- Progress tracking
- Timed recall challenges
- Automatic and manual learning modes
- Custom character groups

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kana Pro Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-pro-hiragana-and-katakana/id6759677386/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2026-06-22*

Heard about this on a podcast, bought it immediately. I like quick drill multiple choice to study Kana.

**Developer response:** Glad you found your way here, hope the drills are serving you well! 😊

### 5/5 — Great app and premium is worth the money.

*2026-04-27*

This app, when used right, is absolutely great on getting you started in Japanese -the free version is great on its own but the premium, which is only 3.99 for lifetime pass is even better. I’m new myself and am using this app to learn Hiragana and katakana. This app is awesome and I love it. (Suggestion: can you make a stage where you write/form sentences based on what you hear?)

**Developer response:** So happy to hear it's helping you get started with kana! The sentence formation idea is interesting, we'll see if we can work something like that in down the road. Thanks for the suggestion!

## Frequently asked questions about Kana Pro

### How does Kana Pro help me learn Japanese characters?

Kana Pro offers multiple quiz stages to train your reading speed and guided writing drills for practice. You can also hear kana pronunciation and use timed challenges to build fast recall.

### Does Kana Pro have different learning modes?

Yes, Kana Pro features an automatic mode that intelligently selects questions based on your progress and a manual mode allowing you to choose specific character groups for practice. You can also create custom groups for difficult kana.

### Can I track my learning progress with Kana Pro?

Absolutely. Kana Pro allows you to track progress by profile, review your weak points, and store your progress in the cloud to continue practice across devices.

### Is Kana Pro suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, Kana Pro is built for consistent daily learning and is suitable for beginners and returning learners seeking structured kana practice without distractions.

### What devices does Kana Pro support?

Kana Pro is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Kana Pro?

Kana Pro has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners.

### How often is Kana Pro updated?

The latest version of Kana Pro is 1.7.1, and it was last updated on June 21, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Does Kana Pro have ads?

No, Kana Pro is ad-free, allowing for a focused learning experience without interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.5 — 2026-08-16

- Added a "Show the answer" button.
- The Kana Chart's character preview now has previous and next buttons.
- Retries after a wrong answer are now on by default, and the text stage (stage 6) supports them too.
- Fixed wrong answers not being highlighted in red when using a non-default theme.

### 1.7.4 — 2026-07-28

- The word stage (stage 5) doesn't introduce new characters anymore unless it's the only enabled stage
- Added an optional Manual mode setting that keeps each stage going until every selected character has been answered correctly the chosen number of times.
- Fixed a stage 5 auto-submit issue for Korean users.

### 1.7.3 — 2026-07-24

- The word stage (stage 5) doesn't introduce new characters anymore unless it's the only enabled stage
- Added an optional Manual mode setting that keeps each stage going until every selected character has been answered correctly the chosen number of times.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-07-02

- Added school licensing support.
- Fixed the Android app showing the wrong Premium price in some currencies.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-06-21

- Added Arabic language support.
- Added Polish language support.

## More apps by Antti Alpo Johannes Pilto

- [Kana Pro: School Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-pro-school-edition/id6785281321)

All apps by Antti Alpo Johannes Pilto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1880126896

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*