# Learn Hiragana & Katakana Quiz — Learn Hiragana and Katakana

> Learn Hiragana and Katakana (iPhone/iPad app by Yingwen Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-hiragana-and-katakana-quiz/id6739919001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yingwen Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455761376)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and 6 more
- Released: 2025-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-hiragana-and-katakana-quiz/id6739919001/reviews.md

## What is Learn Hiragana & Katakana Quiz?

Master the Japanese Alphabet — Hiragana & Katakana

Learn all 214 hiragana and katakana characters with a scientifically-proven spaced repetition system that adapts to your learning pace. Whether you're preparing for JLPT N5 or just starting your Japanese journey, this app makes memorization effortless and fun.


WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

- 46 Basic Hiragana (あ to ん)
- 46 Basic Katakana (ア to ン)
- 25 Voiced Hiragana (が, ぎ, ぐ...)
- 25 Voiced Katakana (ガ, ギ, グ...)
- 36 Contracted Hiragana (きゃ, しゃ...)
- 36 Contracted Katakana (キャ, シャ...)


HOW IT WORKS

Smart Spaced Repetition (SRS)
Characters move through four stages: New, Learning, Familiar, and Mastered. The algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals so you remember more while studying less. True mastery requires consistent practice over time — no shortcuts.

Placement Test
Already know some kana? Take the 30-question placement test to skip what you already know and jump straight to new material.

Adaptive Quizzes
Multiple-choice quizzes with phonetically-weighted answer options challenge you where it matters most. Customize your quiz size from 5 to 30 characters per session.


FEATURES

- Native audio pronunciation for every character
- Romaji readings for easy reference
- Real-time progress tracking with accuracy statistics
- 19 achievement medals to unlock
- Daily streaks and learning goals to stay motivated
- Beautiful intro flashcards before each quiz session
- Works completely offline — learn anywhere
- Supports 15+ languages for instructions


HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Download and open the app
2. Start with Lesson 1: Basic Hiragana
3. Learn new characters through intro flashcards
4. Test yourself with adaptive quizzes
5. Review regularly — the SRS handles the scheduling
6. Earn medals and maintain your streak!


Start learning the Japanese alphabet today. Your first hiragana characters are just minutes away.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-05-13

Bug fixes and improvements. Introducing the No Ads plan — enjoy an ad-free experience!

### 1.3 — 2026-04-14

fix issues

### 1.2 — 2025-02-20

- reduce ads
- add achievement title

### 1.1 — 2025-02-18

No release notes.

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