# Kanjinator - Japanese letter quiz

> Fast-paced Japanese kanji recognition and reaction time quiz game. (iPhone/iPad app by Umbrella Software Development GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjinator-japanese-letter-quiz/id914371209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Umbrella Software Development GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/478561829)
- Category: Games, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjinator-japanese-letter-quiz/id914371209/reviews.md

## What is Kanjinator?

Attention: Kanjinator boosts your brain in an unexplored way. It's so much fun that it increases brain power by 23% when used twice a week. But it is also very addictive! 

Are you the Kanjinator? With a great reaction time and recognition strategy you will become the master of the kanjis. Several thousand characters make sure it never gets boring and will train your brain each time you play. 

Single Player Mode: Locate the kanji within 3 seconds and click the correct of 9 buttons. You scored your first point. Each round the time gets shorter. For each correct kanji you get another point. The game is over when you click the wrong kanji or do not click anything within the allowed time. A good score will put you in the hall of fame of the greatest Kanjinators in the world. 

Multiplayer Mode: Two players face the screen and try to click the correct kanji first. Each player has his own set of 9 kanjis to click. A correct click is a point and each wrong click is a point for the opponent. 10 points will win the game. 

iPad and iPhone - all versions starting with iOS 6 supported.
iPhone 6 HD Retina Display support with amazing Kanji rendering!

## Key features

- Kanji recognition challenges
- Timed gameplay
- Single player mode
- Multiplayer mode
- Hall of Fame
- Thousands of characters


## Frequently asked questions about Kanjinator

### What is Kanjinator?

Kanjinator is a free game designed to boost brain power by testing your Japanese kanji recognition and reaction time. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes.

### How does Kanjinator's single-player mode work?

In single-player mode, you must locate the correct kanji within 3 seconds by clicking one of nine buttons. The time per round decreases, and the game ends if you click incorrectly or run out of time.

### How does Kanjinator's multiplayer mode work?

In multiplayer mode, two players compete on the same screen to be the first to click the correct kanji. Each player has their own set of kanjis, and the first to reach 10 points wins.

### What devices does Kanjinator support?

Kanjinator is available for iPhone and iPad, supporting all versions starting with iOS 6. It also features iPhone 6 HD Retina Display support.

### Is Kanjinator suitable for children?

Kanjinator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players interested in learning Japanese characters.

### How often is Kanjinator updated?

The latest version is 1.4, released on November 5, 2014. The app was initially released on September 23, 2014.

### Does Kanjinator have ads?

No, Kanjinator does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user sentiment for Kanjinator?

Based on 10 ratings, Kanjinator has an average rating of 4.3 stars, indicating generally positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2014-11-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- bugfixes and layout/performance improvements for iOS8

### 1.3 — 2014-11-03

- refined difficulty
- new share image for posting scores to facebook or twitter

### 1.1 — 2014-10-16

- Option to disable sound
- Minor improvements

### 1.0 — 2014-09-23

No release notes.

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