Real Kana

Real Kana

Learn Hiragana and Katakana

37 ratings
99 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 11, 2009
  • June 7, 2026

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Master Japanese kana with interactive learning modes. Practice with keyboard, slideshow, or swipe, and focus on challenging characters. Enjoy native pronunciation and track your progress with basic scoring in a clean, distraction-free environment.

Keyboard, slideshow, and swipe modes
Repeat problem characters
Native pronunciation
Basic scoring
Nine typefaces
Distraction-free interface
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What's New in Real Kana

3.0.9

June 7, 2026

This version displays a deprecation notice directing users to the new Real Kana app, which replaces existing versions of both Real Kana and Real Kanji.

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User reviews

Good but website better

So, I really like the app and the website, but you can’t learn using words like on the website. Pleaaseee implement the words feature into the app

Extended katakana! ⭐️ but no word practice ❌

Great for learning the kana. App version of the website realkana.com.

Most other kana apps don’t have the extended katakana like this one does, so I bought it to practice the extended katakana. I already know the kana but I always struggle when I read a word with any of the extended katakana forms like ウィ or フェ which don’t have a hiragana equivalent. Unfortunately the app doesn’t have word typing practice like the website does. I’ve already been using the website so I don’t mind supporting the devs and I don’t expect them to implement this as the last big update was a decade ago, but it would be nice to have!
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Doesn’t work

All I does is scroll though vowels. There is no menu like in the screenshots

Ugh

Found this via a website and I absolutely love it. But the app on my iPad wont rotate to landscape mode. Please for the love of god update this

app is SO buggy

constant crashes on iOS18 when trying to move on to the next character. Pretty useless for learning anything with it crashing every 4-5 characters

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App crashes on iOS18 when moving to next character

Bug

Keyboard becomes invisible after app switch or phone lock

Bug

App scrolls through vowels only, no menu

Bug

App won't rotate to landscape mode on iPad

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Unable to install app after purchase

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Setting bar doesn't appear

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Multiple taps needed to hear pronunciation

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Incorrect combination hiragana labels

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App crashes before opening post-update

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Typing practice doesn't clear if wrong in Version 2

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Backgrounds are distracting in Version 2

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Requested Features

13 requests

Implement word practice feature like the website

Feature

Add audio pronunciation

Feature

Update UI for modern devices (iPhone X+, iPad)

Feature

Implement landscape mode for iPad

Feature

Add onboarding or tutorial

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Improve keyboard visibility

Feature

Add spaced repetition

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Add voice recognition

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Allow selection of individual characters for study

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Add option to adjust font size

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Add dark mode or color options

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Add score tracking without showing answers

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Add drawing practice for kana

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FAQ

What is this app for?

This app is designed to help users learn and practice Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters. It offers various interactive modes to make the learning process engaging and effective.

What learning modes are available?

The app provides multiple learning modes including keyboard input, slideshow presentations, and swipe gestures. It also features a function to repeat problem characters, allowing users to focus on areas where they need more practice.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a pure learning experience.

What are the key features for learning?

Key features include native pronunciation for accurate learning, basic scoring to track progress, nine different typefaces for character recognition, and the ability to display text horizontally or vertically.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for beginners and intermediate learners of the Japanese language who need to master Hiragana and Katakana. It's also suitable for anyone seeking a simple, focused tool for kana memorization.