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  • Released
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  • June 4, 2026
  • August 3, 2026
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Master Japanese writing systems with this app, offering comprehensive lessons for hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Practice with various word decks, typing exercises, and audio pronunciations. Enjoy a customizable learning experience with different themes and display modes.

Hiragana and Katakana lessons
Extensive Kanji decks
Kana typing practice
Audio pronunciation
Customizable themes
High score tracking
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What's New in Real Kana

1.2.3

August 3, 2026

Bug fix.

User reviews

Best free app for learning Hiragana and Katakana

Comfortable and easy to use. No annoying ads or paywalls. Just easy repetition of hiragana, katakana, and kanji. There’s the option to practice with any combination of letters and words you desire as well as different fonts. I’ve had the app for about five days and I’ve already memorized all of the hiragana and half of the katakana.
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Great app

I’ve used quite a few apps for learning hiragana, katakana, and kanji and this is the best. Clean and simple. Love it.

Essential to my learning

I like this app very much because unlike other Kanji flashcard apps, this one gives you the option to type in the answer, which further reinforces what you learned. My only complaint is that there seems to be no spaced repetition option unlike “Real Kanji” (the app that preceded this one).

Simple, free, and it works

Real Kana makes drilling Japanese characters really easy. You just pick the Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji you want to work on and quiz yourself. The multiple fonts really help to recognize characters in the wild, and little touches like audio and scoring keep it fun. Simple, free, and it actually works. Highly recommend.
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Clean and flexible

A really straightforward way to drill Japanese characters. You can pick exactly what you want to practice instead of slogging through everything at once, and it covers hiragana, katakana, and kanji all in one place. The interface is clean, and there are some nice touches in the settings to tailor it to how you like to study. Opens fast and gets out of your way. Recommended if you’re learning.
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FAQ

What Japanese writing systems does Real Kana teach?

Real Kana teaches hiragana, katakana, and kanji. It covers all single and double hiragana and katakana, plus extended katakana, and offers multiple kanji decks based on frequency, JLPT, Kanken, and numbers.

Does Real Kana offer audio for pronunciation?

Yes, Real Kana provides female and male audio for single and double hiragana and katakana characters to help users with pronunciation.

What kind of practice modes are available in Real Kana?

Real Kana includes practice with hiragana and katakana words, kana typing exercises, and kanji decks. It also features auto-submission and scoring to aid learning.

Can I customize the appearance of Real Kana?

Yes, Real Kana offers customization options including dark and light display modes, as well as cool and warm themes to suit user preference.

Is Real Kana suitable for beginners in Japanese?

Real Kana is designed for learning Japanese writing systems, making it suitable for beginners. It provides comprehensive lessons and practice for hiragana, katakana, and kanji.

How often is Real Kana updated?

The latest version of Real Kana is 1.0.2, which was last updated on June 9, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve the app.

What devices is Real Kana available on?

Real Kana is currently available for iPhone devices.

Does Real Kana have ads?

No, Real Kana does not contain advertisements.