# KanaDrills

> Learn and test Japanese hiragana and katakana with progress tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Gestell, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanadrills/id518040286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gestell, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/518040669)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanadrills/id518040286/reviews.md

## What is KanaDrills?

Master Japanese kana with KanaDrills. Easily improve your hiragana and katakana anywhere.

KanaDrills is a simple app that does one thing well: test your kana. Its simple and elegant interface gets out of the way so you can focus on learning.

Costs less than a pack of blank flash cards.

FEATURES

- Includes complete hiragana and katakana syllabaries, including combination characters (dakuten/ten-ten, handakuten, and yoon).
- Test yourself with 25, 50, 75, or 100 questions. Chose katakana or hiragana.  
- Keep track of your progress with high scores.
- iCloud: Synchronize your high scores across your all of your iOS devices.
- Universal App: One app works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

## Key features

- Complete hiragana and katakana syllabaries
- Includes combination characters
- Customizable quiz lengths (25-100 questions)
- Progress tracking with high scores
- iCloud synchronization
- Universal app for iOS devices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extend Kana Drills | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanadrills/id518040286/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for learning Hiragana & Katakana

*2017-12-17, version 2.1*

This is a simple and easy to use App!

Study then take a timed quiz. It’s great!

### 2/5 — Basically need to buy the whole thing

*2015-12-28, version 2.1*

The April bus really simple and easy to understand. I like how it has a lot of at of both the hiragana and katakana letters for you to study, but the only quiz you can actually take without paying is the monograph everyone else is locked and has to be bought. It's hardly free. From the quiz I did take its a simple "multiple choice" quiz like it shows in the picture and could probably be very helpful if it used the whole alphabet. Over all you won't get much out of it without buying the extended versions for 2.99.

### 4/5 — Good app. A little pricey for its features

*2015-03-29*

This app is a simple, fast tool to run through drills for Hiragana and Katakana. It's fast responsiveness is what sold me compared to similar apps. It would be better if there was more flexibility in choosing your test parameters, for example, the ability to choose to test Hiragana and Katakana at the same time or to choose certain series of kana.

### 5/5 — Awesome, well done, and a bargain!

*2012-05-24, version 1.0*

Does exactly what it says. Let's me easily practice my Kana anywhere. It's not overloaded with useless features, ads, or distracting graphics. Being able to sync my progress on my iPhone and iPad is great too. And it contains all of the hiragana and katakana characters unlike a lot of other apps.

## Frequently asked questions about KanaDrills

### What Japanese characters does KanaDrills cover?

KanaDrills covers the complete hiragana and katakana syllabaries. This includes standard characters as well as combination characters like dakuten/ten-ten, handakuten, and yoon.

### How can I practice with KanaDrills?

You can test yourself with quizzes of 25, 50, 75, or 100 questions. You can choose to focus on either katakana or hiragana for each session.

### Does KanaDrills track my progress?

Yes, KanaDrills helps you keep track of your learning progress with high scores. You can also synchronize these scores across all of your iOS devices using iCloud.

### What devices is KanaDrills available on?

KanaDrills is a universal app, meaning it works on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How often is KanaDrills updated?

KanaDrills was last updated on February 27, 2024, with version 2.4. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application.

### What is the age rating for KanaDrills?

KanaDrills has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and anyone starting their Japanese language journey.

### Does KanaDrills have ads?

No, KanaDrills is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### Is KanaDrills free to use?

Yes, KanaDrills is free to download and use. It was released on April 17, 2012, and has maintained a free model.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2024-02-27

Compatibility updates

### 2.3 — 2020-12-16

• Built for iOS 14
• Adds Dark Mode support.

### 2.2 — 2018-09-28

• Built for iOS 12
• Adds native support for latest devices including iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

### 2.1 — 2014-12-16

- Adds native support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- Removes support for iOS 7

### 2.0 — 2014-04-09

Updated for iOS 7

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