# KanjiSee: Scan & Learn Kanji — OCR, star, study kanji

> OCR, star, study kanji (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Lau.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjisee-scan-and-learn-kanji/id6775918543 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882609341)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanjisee-scan-and-learn-kanji/id6775918543/reviews.md

## What is KanjiSee?

Can't you see that kanji? KanjiSee can.

Point your camera at any Japanese text — signs, menus, books, screenshots — and get instant kanji recognition with readings and meanings. No internet required.

Scan
- Recognise kanji from your camera or any photo
- See hiragana, romaji, and meaning in one tap 
- Results appear instantly, right on your screen, all while offline

Star & Review
- Star words you want to remember
- Revisit your full starred list anytime
- Search by kanji, kana, or romaji

Dictionary
- Tap any word for a full definition lookup
- Powered by Apple's built-in dictionary engine (requires installing Apple's own built-in dictionaries customizable in 'Settings' app)

Widget
- Add KanjiSee to your home screen or lock screen
- See a random starred word every time you glance at your phone

One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-09

- Improved performance of Kanji recognizer
- Added optional High Sensitivity Mode for difficult or stylized Kanji

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-01

Improved text recognition.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-08

No release notes.

## More apps by Ivan Lau

- [Gokaku: Learn JLPT N5 Words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gokaku-learn-jlpt-n5-words/id6760091442)
- [DayMarked](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymarked/id6761507995)

All apps by Ivan Lau: https://appshunter.io/developer/1882609341

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