# Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana — Hiragana Katakana Practice > Interactive app for learning Japanese hiragana and katakana with AI writing feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by 株式会社EIHSOFT.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-hira-and-katakana/id1150331430 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [株式会社EIHSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541782404) - Category: Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 150 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean - Released: 2016-09-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-hira-and-katakana/id1150331430/reviews.md ## What is Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? This is an app that learns hiragana and katakana by watching, listening, and writing them. --Rich content You can practice not only the basics of hiragana and katakana, but also DAKUON_HANDAKUON and YOUON. You can enjoy learning without getting bored with rich content such as SHIRITORI, katakana search, and challenges. You can also check your practice performance with tests. --Includes audio In addition to the pronunciation of hiragana and katakana, we provide audio guidance on TOMERU, HANERU, and HARAU. Additionally, word pronunciations are included, so you can expect a better learning effect. --Learn thoroughly from the shape Rather than just learning by writing, you can practice while checking Japanese forms and TOMERU, HANERU, and HARAU. In addition, you can thoroughly review with the “Find Mistakes” function that finds incorrect letters and a function that allows you to check whether your writing is correct through AI judgment. *shape Check the shape of the letters. You can have fun checking it with a touch. *Writing practice You can learn the stroke order of hiragana and katakana by listening to the pronunciation. Easy to use! Each letter is marked with a writing order and a dotted line, so you can write it as is. Click the play button to see how to write. It also provides voice guidance for TOMERU, HANERU, and HARAU. *Find incorrect letters You can check whether you remember it accurately by learning to find incorrect hiragana and katakana. *Writing 2 AI determines whether you wrote the hiragana and katakana correctly. Accuracy will increase if you write while being conscious of TOMERU, HANERU, and HARAU. --Check your skills with a test You can check your skills through a listening test in which you listen to the pronunciation and select the appropriate letter, and a vocabulary test in which you select the appropriate letter by looking at a picture. --Learn naturally while having fun You can learn while having fun with SHIRITORI or Katakana Finder. --challenge You can compete for world rankings through listening and vocabulary tests. Study hard to aim for first place! In addition, we added items such as boxes and toys, and roulette, so that even young children can have fun learning. This app is recommended for beginners in Japanese. *Word pronunciation is available in the paid version. ## Key features - AI writing judgment - Audio pronunciation guides - Interactive writing practice - DAKUON_HANDAKUON and YOUON practice - Shiritori and Katakana Finder games - Listening and vocabulary tests - World ranking challenges ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Add audio and ad removal | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-hira-and-katakana/id1150331430/reviews.md ### 4/5 — 버그 수정해 주세요 *2024-08-10, version 6.1.2* 카타카나 모양 학습 부분 키린 음성이 안나와서 다음으로 넘어가질 않습니다 ### 5/5 — 일본어 입문자에게 추천 ! *2022-11-15, version 2.1.1* 히라가나 카타카나 외우는데 많은 도움이 됐어요 이 어플로 거의 외웠다고 보면돼용 쓰는 순서도 되어있고 계속 반복해서 할수있어서 좋아요 리뷰 잘 안다는데 달아요 굿 ### 5/5 — 최고에요 *2022-09-01, version 2.1.1* 히라가나랑 가타카나 이 앱으로 정말 빨리 외울 수 있었어요 친절하고 귀여운 앱이 무료라서 감사해요 ### 5/5 — Funny and beautiful interface *2022-04-20* I learnt japanese together with my son. Lovely designed interface and rewards points make me sticked into the app and keep practicing. But seems the battle mode is still under construction, hope it will be fixed soon that I can battle with my son.😆 ### 5/5 — 소리가 원해안나오는건가요 *2021-03-16, version 2.0.9* 아무소리가안나와요 ㅜ ### 5/5 — 앱을 깔았는데 *2020-08-25, version 2.0.7* 로그인이 자꾸 안돼요 ㅠㅠㅜㅠ 실패했다고 자꾸 뜨고.. 해결 방법이 있을까요 ### 3/5 — 로그인이 안되는데... *2020-04-23, version 2.0.6* 깔고서 실행하는데 로그인이 안돼요 ㅠ 오류인가요 왜그럴까요 ㅠㅠ ### 5/5 — 좋아요 *2019-10-19, version 2.0.5* 재밌어요 가타카나 외우는데 힘들었는데 도움되고 좋아요 ### 5/5 — 구글 계정으로 가입 시 실패되요 ㅠㅠ *2018-11-06, version 2.0.5* 로그인 실패 되는데 도움 부탁 드려요 ㅠㅠ 메시지는 “로그인에 실패하였습니다. 다시 시도해 주십시요” 라고 뜨네요 ### 5/5 — 진짜 강추! *2017-11-14, version 2.0.5* 가타카나가 안 외워져서 깔았는데 디자인도 구성도 다 재밌네요! 반복하다보니 외워져서 좋아요 ## Frequently asked questions about Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana ### What Japanese characters can I learn with Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana allows you to practice the basics of hiragana and katakana, including DAKUON_HANDAKUON and YOUON. The app also offers word pronunciations in the paid version. ### How does Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana help with writing accuracy? The app provides interactive writing practice with stroke order guidance and AI judgment to determine if your writing is correct. It also includes a 'Find Mistakes' function to identify incorrect letters. ### What kind of tests are available in Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? You can check your skills with listening tests where you select the appropriate letter based on pronunciation, and vocabulary tests where you select the correct letter by looking at a picture. ### Can I compete with other users in Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? Yes, the 'challenge' feature allows you to compete for world rankings through listening and vocabulary tests. You can study hard to aim for first place. ### Is Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana suitable for young children? Yes, the app includes items like boxes, toys, and a roulette to make learning fun for even young children. It is recommended for beginners in Japanese. ### What is the update frequency for Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? The app was last updated on March 13, 2025, with version 6.1.6. This indicates regular updates to improve the learning experience. ### What devices does Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana support? Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### What is the age rating for Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana? The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children to begin their Japanese language journey. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.1.6 — 2025-03-13 *Increased amount of coins earned *Fixed some word spelling issues *Add character shape, find incorrect letters, and writing test (AI check) *Added Shiritori and Katakana search *Change the world record system *Plugin update ### 6.1.4 — 2024-10-23 *Fixed some word spelling issues *Add character shape, find incorrect letters, and writing test (AI check) *Added Shiritori and Katakana search *Change the world record system *Plugin update ### 6.1.3 — 2024-09-24 *Fixed an issue where some voices were not audible and could not be moved to the next level(Fatal bug) ### 6.1.2 — 2024-07-20 *Fixed an issue where some input was not possible ### 6.0.1 — 2024-05-21 -App renewal- *Add character shape, find incorrect letters, and writing test (AI check) *Added Shiritori and Katakana search *Change the world record system ## Apps similar to Learn Japanese Hira & Katakana | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,955) | Free | Education | | [Kana - Hiragana and Katakana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kana-hiragana-and-katakana/id1454200955) | 4.8 (12,780) | Free | Education | | [Japanese!! 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