Best apps like KanjiSurf

32+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you want more options like KanjiSurf or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 32+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to KanjiSurf

Immersion Reader#1

Immersion Reader by Mathew Chan

Japanese reader & dictionary
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Education
4.0(26 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily look up Japanese words while reading ebooks with a single tap. Import custom dictionaries and export saved vocabulary for spaced repetition learning. Offers customizable themes for a comfortable reading experience.

Japan Reader#2

Japan Reader by Brett Maurer

Helps you read Japanese better
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.7(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Improve your Japanese reading skills by importing print media and getting instant furigana and definitions for unknown words. Build custom vocabulary lists for review and practice with context-based drills. Supports over 70 languages for definitions.

Kanji Native: Learn Kanji JLPT#3

Kanji Native: Learn Kanji JLPT by Peter Laurenz

Learn Kanji Spaced Repetition
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.0(4 ratings)
FreeAds
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Master Japanese Kanji with an intelligent spaced repetition system. Learn over 2500 vocabulary words and 5000 example sentences created by native speakers, covering JLPT levels N5-N3. Practice writing, reading, and pronunciation with animated stroke orders.

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KanjiBox
KanjiBox
KanjiBox
Smart Japanese drilling app
$4.99

Master Japanese language skills offline with interactive drills, quizzes, and flashcards. Track progress with detailed stats and game-like achievements. Includes handwriting practice and preparation for standardized tests.

Offline Japanese studyDrills, quizzes, and flashcardsHandwriting practice modules
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Bunsuke
Bunsuke
Bunsuke
by Rens Jaspers
Free

Learn Japanese literature through daily sentence breakdowns. Receive translations, vocabulary, and grammar explanations via a free newsletter. Ideal for those with basic Japanese reading skills looking to improve incrementally.

Daily Japanese sentencesTranslations providedVocabulary lists
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MaRu - Katakana & Hiragana
MaRu - Katakana & Hiragana
MaRu - Katakana & Hiragana
Learn Japanese Kana
Free
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Japanese Conjugation City
Japanese Conjugation City
Japanese Conjugation City
by Dallas Williams
$0.99

Master Japanese verb and adjective conjugations with interactive tests and detailed explanations. Practice with multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank exercises, covering JLPT levels N5 through N1. Track your progress and access comprehensive conjugation sheets.

Verb and adjective conjugation testsMultiple choice and fill-in-the-blank formatsJLPT N5-N1 coverage
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Hiragana & Katakana Trainer
Hiragana & Katakana Trainer
Hiragana & Katakana Trainer
Learn Japanese characters
Free

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with an adaptive learning system. Practice recall through multiple choice or self-assessment modes. Track your progress with tests and explore all characters in a comprehensive card browser.

Adaptive spaced repetitionMultiple Choice modeSelf-Assessment mode
πŸ“š Education
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free with in-app purchases
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Japanese Conjugation
Japanese Conjugation
Japanese Conjugation
Completely, Accurately
Free

Master Japanese verb and adjective conjugations with this comprehensive learning tool. It features a searchable vocabulary of over 13,000 entries, interactive quizzes with detailed explanations, and customizable learning lists. Designed to overcome common challenges in Japanese language study.

Over 13,000 conjugation vocabulariesSearchable vocabulary with conjugated formsInteractive quizzes with multiple-choice/fill-in-the-blank
πŸ“š Education
(30)
free with in-app purchases
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Scribe Origins
Scribe Origins
Scribe Origins
Learn Kanji & Hanzi Characters
Free

Master Japanese Kanji and Chinese Hanzi with engaging games and a powerful spaced-repetition system. Learn thousands of characters efficiently, focusing on writing to build a strong foundation for language fluency. Supports multiple language sets and includes dictionaries.

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free with in-app purchases