# Kanapow: Learn Kana with Manga — Read any word, mora by mora

> Manga-style Japanese kana learning tool with mora breakdown and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by Srichand Pendyala.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanapow-learn-kana-with-manga/id6775107886 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Srichand Pendyala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775107888)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanapow-learn-kana-with-manga/id6775107886/reviews.md

## What is Kanapow?

Kanapow is the fun, comic-book way to read any word in Japanese. Type a word and it pops into kana — broken down mora by mora, manga-style, with a sound effect that makes it stick. (It's a manga-flavored word-breakdown tool, not a manga reader.)

Type a word. Kanapow shows you:
• The natural Japanese translation (kanji where it helps)
• The full hiragana reading
• A mora-by-mora breakdown with romaji for each beat
• Tap-to-hear pronunciation — the whole word or each mora
• A playful, manga-style sound effect for the word

Built for learners, not lectures. Every lookup is a tiny, satisfying reading lesson with a comic-book feel: bold panels, big friendly kana, and playful sound effects.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• English to Japanese, instantly, with kana + romaji
• Mora breakdown so long words stop being scary
• Pronunciation playback for the word and every mora
• Word Comeback — words you've looked up come back for a self-graded rematch
• Kana Hub — mnemonic cards, drills, and a mastery chart that fills in as you learn
• Hiragana AND katakana — sound out coffee, taxi, and ramen, beat by beat
• Searchable history — revisit and review past words

KANAPOW MEGA
Free: 5 new words a day with the built-in voice. Re-reading a word you've already looked up is always free.
Mega: 100 new words a day, plus a natural-sounding Japanese voice for richer pronunciation. $14.99/year or $2.99/month. No free trial.

— Subscription details —
Kanapow Mega is an auto-renewable subscription.
• Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
• The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://kanapow.com/privacy

## Key features

- Mora-by-mora word breakdown
- Tap-to-hear pronunciation
- Manga-style sound effects
- Word Comeback practice
- Kana Hub drills and mastery chart
- Searchable history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kanapow Mega | $14.99 | per year |
| Kanapow Mega Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Kanapow Mega Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanapow-learn-kana-with-manga/id6775107886/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun way to learn the language

*2026-06-13*

I love this app! It makes it so easy to learn the language and I’ve started to look forward to my trip even more!!

**Developer response:** Glad you’ve liked it and hope you have a great trip!

## Frequently asked questions about Kanapow

### How does Kanapow help users learn Japanese kana?

Kanapow breaks down Japanese words into individual moras, presenting them in a manga-style format with sound effects and pronunciation playback. It offers mnemonic cards, drills, and a mastery chart to reinforce learning.

### What is the difference between the free version and Kanapow Mega?

The free version offers 5 new words per day with built-in voice pronunciation, and re-reading words is always free. Kanapow Mega provides 100 new words daily and a more natural-sounding Japanese voice for richer pronunciation.

### What are the subscription costs for Kanapow Mega?

Kanapow Mega is available for $14.99 per year or $2.99 per month. There is no free trial for the subscription.

### How can I manage or cancel my Kanapow Mega subscription?

You can manage or cancel your auto-renewable subscription anytime within your Apple Account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### Does Kanapow support both hiragana and katakana?

Yes, Kanapow supports learning both hiragana and katakana, helping users sound out words like 'coffee,' 'taxi,' and 'ramen' beat by beat.

### What devices is Kanapow available on?

Kanapow is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Kanapow updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 23, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app was initially released on June 11, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Kanapow?

Kanapow has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and adults.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-16

A brand-new welcome to Kanapow.

- Start by reading a real Japanese menu in your first minute
- See your name written in Japanese, then read its first character yourself
- Get a personal reading plan with a real goal date
- New Mega options: weekly, monthly, and yearly plans
- Kanapow now speaks Italian and Traditional Chinese (9 languages!)

Built by one family, for yours. Come read Japan with us.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-23

KANAPOW 1.1 — new powerups!

• WORD COMEBACK — words you've looked up come back for a rematch. Can you still read them?
• KANA HUB — mnemonic cards, drills, and a mastery chart that fills in as you learn.
• KATAKANA — sound out coffee, taxi, and ramen, beat by beat.

Type a word and watch the kana come alive — KAPOW!

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-13

Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-06-11

No release notes.

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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 2026-07-23.*