
Kanji Lock
Learn Kanji Before You Scroll
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Learn kanji every time you reach for a distracting app.
Kanji Lock turns everyday screen time into Japanese study time. When you try to open an app you've chosen to limit, a kanji quiz appears first.
Instead of opening social media on autopilot, take a few seconds to practice Japanese.
FREE FOR 3 DAYS, THEN SUBSCRIBE
Try every feature free for 3 days. No account or payment is needed to start. After the free period, a monthly subscription is required to keep using Kanji Lock.
LEARN JLPT KANJI
Practice kanji across all JLPT levels, from N5 to N1. Choose the level that matches your Japanese ability and learn at your own pace. You can also add your own kanji to practice.
MULTIPLE TYPES OF QUESTIONS
Practice kanji through different question formats, including:
• Reading – choose the correct reading
• Meaning – identify the English meaning
• Kanji – choose the correct kanji
• Context – understand kanji in sentences and context
SMART REVIEW
Kanji you tend to miss come back more often, and the ones you know well appear less. New kanji are introduced at a steady pace.
LEARN BEFORE YOU SCROLL
Select apps you want to limit. When you try to open one, Kanji Lock puts a short learning moment between you and the distraction.
No separate study session required. Your existing phone habits become opportunities to practice kanji throughout the day.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Keep track of your learning activity and see how you're progressing over time.
BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND
Kanji Lock uses Apple's Screen Time technology to manage selected apps. Kanji Lock does not see the names of the apps you select.
Your learning data is stored locally on your device and is not uploaded to our servers. Kanji Lock collects only anonymous usage statistics, which you can turn off in Settings.
TURN DISTRACTION INTO PROGRESS
Whether you're preparing for the JLPT or simply want to improve your Japanese, Kanji Lock helps you practice a little more every day — using time you were already spending on your phone.
Open an app. Answer a kanji question. Keep learning.
SUBSCRIPTION
• Kanji Lock is free to download and free to use for 3 days. After that, a monthly auto-renewable subscription is required. The price is shown in the App Store and in the app before you subscribe.
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase.
• The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://emuemutaro.github.io/kanjilock-privacy/
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What's New in Kanji Lock
1.3
October 13, 2026
• New pricing: all features are free for 3 days. After that, a subscription is required to keep using Kanji Lock. Existing users also get 3 free days starting from this update. • See how many free days you have left on the home screen. • Fixed the home screen briefly appearing at the end of setup. • Fixed the home screen timer showing 0 min after changing the quiz frequency while a blocked app was unlocked. • Improved the reliability of re-blocking apps after the unlock time ends.
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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
Premium
All JLPT levels (N5-N1) plus unlimited app blocking
$1.991 Month



