Best Kotrin alternatives: apps like Kotrin-Learn Japanese

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Updated November 2026

Kotrin-Learn Japanese

Blue Commons Inc.

📚 Education

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Kotrin is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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ippun: kanji match & reading by YUAN HANG

1-minute kanji jukugo workout

Editor's Choice

📚 Education

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Free

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Kikupuku: Learn Japanese Words by Genaza Jasmine

Capture, review, remember

Strong Contender

📚 Education

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Yonda: Read Real Japanese by Jeremy Irons

Scan manga. Learn the kanji.

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📚 Education

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Learn to read and write Japanese kana with a structured, ad-free approach. Features spaced repetition, stroke order animations, and progress tracking. An optional purchase unlocks advanced handwriting practice and customization.

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