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Pastel Daily Kana Quiz (Hiragana & Katakana Test)

Pastel Daily Kana Quiz (Hiragana & Katakana Test)

by Alan Dowling

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102 reviews
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  • Released
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  • February 23, 2016
  • March 8, 2017

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Alan Dowling
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Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this visually appealing quiz app. Set daily practice reminders, revise kana with charts and flashcards, and test yourself in various modes. Unlock the full app to access all kana characters and extended quiz options.

✓Daily Practice Reminders
✓Kana Charts and Flashcards
✓Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji Modes
✓Automatic Game Setting Saving
✓Quick-Select Quiz Personalization
✓Unlockable Katakana and Diacritics
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pastel Daily Kana Quiz (Hiragana & Katakana Test). Based on 50 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Beautiful, minimalist, and aesthetically pleasing design
  • ⚡Fast-paced gameplay that improves recall speed
  • 🎮Engaging and fun way to practice kana characters
  • 🎯Customizable quiz settings to focus on specific characters
  • 📊Includes comprehensive reference chart for all kana
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase for full version
  • 🔊Audio cues help with sound-character association
  • ✅Effective for reinforcing kana memorization
  • 🎪Gamified approach keeps users motivated
  • 📱Simple and intuitive user interface

Negative things

  • ⏱️Timer is too short (2-3 seconds) for beginners
  • 💸Katakana locked behind paywall while hiragana is free
  • 🔊Audio quality issues - some characters sound identical
  • 📝No writing practice or stroke order instruction
  • 🎯Not suitable for complete beginners without prior knowledge
  • 💾App settings don't persist between sessions
  • 🚫Limited to quiz-based learning only
  • 🔄No tracking of weakest characters for focused review
  • 📱Not optimized for larger phones (no fullscreen support)
  • 🌙No dark mode option available
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What's New in Pastel Daily Kana Quiz (Hiragana & Katakana Test)

1.3.2

March 8, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. • Performance and Design Improvements.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

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BUYING THIS IN-APP PURCHASE WILL UNLOCK: 5 EXTRA QUIZ DURATION TIMES 25 HIRAGANA DIACRITICS 36 HIRAGANA DIGRAPHS 46 KATAKANA MONOGRAMS 25 KATAKANA DIACRITICS 36 KATAKANA DIGRAPHS

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User reviews

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Amazing

I really love this app, i wish there was one just like it for korean language!
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Buenísima

Una aplicación muy simple para practicar en cualquier momento. Muy barata para lo mucho que te ayuda.
Rosa VioletaRosa Violeta

This is the app I learned to read Hiragana and Katakana

Please do a similar Kanji app!!
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Mi aplicación favorita para kana

Por favor, esta es mi aplicación favorita para repasar el kana, hagan una para kanji sería muy útil. O varias por ejemplo una para cada JLPT ejemplo Kanjis del N5 otro para N4 etc o una sola para todos los niveles y se dividen en N5-N1 así como en esta que tiene el botón de Hiragana y después Katakana.
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precio

el precio es en pesos mexicanos?
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

7 issues

Settings not saved between app sessions

Bug

App crashes when selecting 4+ kana in settings

Bug

In-app purchase fails to process (continuous loading)

Bug

Audio playback inconsistencies with headphones

Bug

Not optimized for iPhone X (black bars at top/bottom)

Bug

Final question times out before user can answer

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Glitch in settings validation for character selection

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Requested Features

15 requests

Adjustable timer duration (customizable per user)

Feature

Audio-only mode for sound recognition practice

Feature

Kanji learning app with similar format

Feature

Ability to combine hiragana and katakana in single quiz

Feature

Writing/stroke order practice mode

Feature

Dark mode theme

Feature

Tracking of most-missed characters for targeted review

Feature

Larger answer selection options (3x3 or 4x4 grid)

Feature

Reverse mode (romaji to kana identification)

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Mixed mode combining both directions

Feature

No-timer mode for self-paced learning

Feature

Achievement/badge system for motivation

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Ability to remove ads with small payment

Feature

Support for diacritics and digraphs in reference section

Feature

Fullscreen support for modern devices

Feature

FAQ

What does Pastel Daily Kana Quiz do?

Pastel Daily Kana Quiz is an app designed to help users master the Japanese Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. It offers a quiz-based learning experience with features like daily practice reminders, revision tools, and personalized quiz settings.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include daily practice reminders, a 'Revise the Kana' section with charts and flashcards, practice in Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji modes, and automatic saving of game settings. The full version unlocks all Katakana characters, diacritics, and digraphs, along with extra quiz durations.

How much does Pastel Daily Kana Quiz cost?

The app offers a free version that includes all Hiragana monograms, Hiragana Romaji quizzes, and the revision section. To unlock the full app, which includes all Katakana characters and additional learning content, there is an in-app purchase.

What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for beginners learning Japanese who need to memorize the Hiragana and Katakana scripts. It's also useful for intermediate learners looking to reinforce their knowledge through daily practice and testing before moving on to Kanji.

What devices is Pastel Daily Kana Quiz compatible with?

While specific device compatibility is not detailed, the app is designed for mobile use. Users can typically expect it to function on most modern Android smartphones and tablets that support app installations from the Google Play Store.