# Kana Trainer - Learn japanese — Easy Hiragana and Katakana!

> Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana with adaptive practice and vocabulary. (iPhone/iPad app by Arthur Roussel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-trainer-learn-japanese/id1387180685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arthur Roussel](https://appshunter.io/developer/434325041)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2019-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-trainer-learn-japanese/id1387180685/reviews.md

## What is Kana Trainer?

Learn hiragana and katakana thanks to Kana Trainer algorithm.
This intelligent application will show you kanas and present to you the ones you more often forget so you can learn them better and faster!

Discover also numerous simple words from the Japanese vocabulary.
Test your knowledge by finding the kana shown by the application, or in reverse by finding the romaji.

Test your writing knowledge by drawing kanas directly on the screen and let Kana Trainer tell you if you got it right.

## Key features

- Adaptive learning algorithm
- Focuses on forgotten characters
- Learn Japanese vocabulary
- Reading and writing tests
- Character drawing practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Katakanas | $1.99 | one-time |
| More words | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-trainer-learn-japanese/id1387180685/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This Kana Trainer really helps you learn quickly!

*2025-05-25*

Thanks to this app I was able to memorize the Hiragana e Katakana a lot quicker than if I had just tried to do it the traditional way. It throws up the letters randomly forcing your mind to remember and before you know it, you get through the characters really quickly… it’s amazing!

### 4/5 — Good but

*2024-12-22, version 1.14*

It so nice to write with iPad . I think should be great have the square with the cross so I know where to write. The “chi” writing it always give me errors and I can’t progress

### 2/5 — Mauvaise reconnaissance de l’écriture

*2024-12-02, version 1.14*

En hiragana je peux faire mes A, mes I n’importe comment ou les traits dans le désordre et ils sont reconnus. Les E, U et O qui sont des kanas simples par contre demandent une graphie beaucoup plus fine (et incorrecte). Vraiment, vraiment dommage.

### 5/5 — Ottima!

*2024-04-30, version 1.14*

Ottima per allenarsi a leggere e scrivere i kana. Unico problema spesso non riconosce la scrittura a mano di alcuni caratteri (sa, chi, …) anche se scritti con precisione. Questo rende difficile procedere nell’apprendimento perché si rimane bloccati.

### 5/5 — Double tap Apple Pencil enabled

*2023-12-18, version 1.12*

The app let double tap and it results in eraser o white writing so is a bit confusing. This is the best apps to learn Japanese alphabet

### 2/5 — Needs Improvement

*2023-07-03*

I downloaded this app because I wanted more practice with writing hiragana and katakana. This app does allow you to write but the system needs major improvements. First off, there’s nothing that shows you the stroke order. Which can be pretty important. Second, if you don’t write it perfectly, it automatically counts it as wrong, which is extremely problematic. I know all the “vowels” so to speak but the writing will not show me any other characters because I can’t write the vowels perfect. And it doesn’t even show you what you’re doing wrong. Duo Lingo has a feature like this that shows you the stroke order, gives you hints when you get it wrong and has a feature to trace the characters. However in Duo Lingo you can’t practice that part whenever you want. With this app you can but it’s completely useless if it only shows 5 characters. Hope there are some major upgrades soon.

### 5/5 — Simple et pratique

*2023-03-30, version 1.10*

L’appli est très simple à utiliser, très claire ! J’apprends les bases comme si j’étais à l’école japonaise et ça va beaucoup plus vite comme ça !

### 4/5 — Quelque ajoute

*2021-12-07, version 1.7*

Une très bonne application, pour apprendre il serait bien d’ajouter un lecteur pour la prononciation.

### 5/5 — È fatto troppo bene

*2021-05-24, version 1.6*

Stavo cercando qualcosa che mi potesse insegnare il giapponese e ho trovato quest’app . Li vorrei dare 8 o 9 stelle non mi piace solo che non insegna i kansi , però considerando che è gratuita è normale

### 5/5 — Wow

*2020-11-23, version 1.6*

È super efficiente

## Frequently asked questions about Kana Trainer

### What is Kana Trainer?

Kana Trainer is an educational app designed to help users learn Japanese hiragana and katakana. It uses an intelligent algorithm to adapt to your learning pace and focus on characters you find difficult.

### How does Kana Trainer help me learn?

It presents you with kanas and revisits those you frequently forget, accelerating your learning. You can also discover Japanese vocabulary and test your knowledge through various interactive exercises.

### Can I practice writing with Kana Trainer?

Yes, Kana Trainer allows you to test your writing knowledge by drawing kanas directly on your screen. The app will then assess your drawing accuracy.

### What Japanese characters can I learn?

Kana Trainer focuses on teaching you the essential Japanese syllabaries: hiragana and katakana. It also introduces simple words from the Japanese vocabulary.

### Is Kana Trainer free to use?

Kana Trainer is free to download and use. It does offer in-app purchases, which may enhance the learning experience.

### Does Kana Trainer have ads?

Yes, Kana Trainer contains advertisements to support its development and free availability.

### What devices is Kana Trainer available on?

Kana Trainer is available on iPhones and iPads, making it accessible for Apple users on the go.

### How often is Kana Trainer updated?

The app was last updated on February 12, 2026, indicating recent development and potential for ongoing improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2026-02-12

- New mode: You can now practice recognizing kana by their pronunciation!
- Updated for the latest iOS version
- Bug fixes

### 1.14 — 2024-01-24

Performance improvement and bugfixes

### 1.13 — 2024-01-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.12 — 2023-05-06

Bugfixes

### 1.11 — 2023-05-02

Thank you for using Kana Trainer! This new version brings a few improvements:

• Greatly improved the handwriting recognition
• Improved design and ease of use in the learning section
• Some small bugfixes

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