Best apps like Kanji-Reader

5+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated July 2026

Kanji is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 5+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Kanji

Kichi: Read & Study Japanese#1

Kichi: Read & Study Japanese by Robert Sherling

Read Japanese with ease
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.3(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you learn Japanese by making reading easier. It provides instant definitions, pronunciation guides, and smart flashcards with adaptive learning to help you remember new words and improve your reading skills.

DaKanji#2

DaKanji by Dario Klepoch

Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7(12 ratings)
Free
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Learn Japanese with this comprehensive tool. Look up words in a multi-language dictionary, identify Kanji by drawing them, and add pronunciation guides to text. Organize your studies with custom word lists and practice with audio and mnemonics.

JEDict#3

JEDict by Sergey Kurkin

Worth Considering
📚 Education
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps users learn Japanese kanji and words through various search methods, including readings, English translations, and graphemes. It features handwritten recognition, OCR, stroke order animations, and JLPT lists for comprehensive study.