# Sekana: Learn Japanese Kanji — Flashcards, scan & dictionary

> Flashcards, scan & dictionary (iPhone/iPad app by Kaan Cakici.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekana-learn-japanese-kanji/id6782185738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kaan Cakici](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857783478)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 316 MB
- Languages: American English, Turkish
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sekana-learn-japanese-kanji/id6782185738/reviews.md

## What is Sekana?

Sekana turns learning Japanese kanji into a game you'll actually keep playing.

Practice stroke order on a real writing canvas with instant, explainable feedback that shows exactly what to fix. Look up any kanji or word in a fast offline dictionary, with readings, meanings, examples, and etymology. Then make it stick with spaced-repetition review, daily quests, streaks, and a mastery path that grows as you do.

FEATURES
• Stroke-by-stroke writing practice with clear, honest scoring
• Offline kanji and vocabulary dictionary, searchable by meaning, reading, or romaji
• Battle, Karuta, and Practice modes that make review feel like play
• Spaced-repetition review and custom study decks
• Scan kanji with your camera to look them up instantly
• XP, streaks, daily quests, and an 8-rank Warrior's Path
• Home and Lock Screen widgets, Focus mode, and more

Whether you're writing your first kanji or drilling toward fluency, Sekana keeps every session short, focused, and rewarding.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sekana Sensei Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Sekana Sensei Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sekana Sensei Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-13

NEW
- Build your Battle Deck from your full saved kanji and vocabulary library, with faster search and easier reserve browsing.
- See a subtle indicator when an optional update is available.

IMPROVED
- Faster startup and smoother Battle Deck interactions.

FIXED
- Better Battle Reserve, search, speech, progress, and ad reliability.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-11

Learn from every missed stroke: Battle now pauses after a drawing mistake, explains what went wrong, and demonstrates the correct stroke order before you continue.

NEW
- Stroke Practice results now use color-coded feedback for stroke order, stroke count, direction, shape, and placement.
- Open a stroke-order guide directly from a result, replay the animation, or step through each stroke at your own pace.

IMPROVED
- Study Deck reminders group cards that become due close together, so one notification takes you to the right review.
- Long words in the Word widget switch to a clearer stacked layout instead of shrinking or being cut off.

FIXED
- First-run coaching spotlights now stay aligned with their cards on both small and large screens.
- Battle, Stroke Practice, and widget layouts include additional guidance and readability improvements.

Thanks for learning Japanese with Sekana.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-01

Two new widgets arrive: see today's kanji and word together on your Home or Lock Screen. Plus a guided First Adventure that builds a study plan around your goal.

NEW
- Kanji + Word widget: the daily kanji and featured word side by side, each one tap from its details.
- Word of the Day (Right): a fresh word widget layout with the written form on the right.
- First Adventure: answer two quick questions and Sekana builds a personalized 50-kanji journey for your goal, then guides your first strokes with numbered stroke-order hints.
- Suggested Kanji: a daily rotating row of picks on Home, tuned to your goal.
- Missed a card in Karuta? Bookmark it for later right from the reveal.

IMPROVED
- The widget picker now shows real Lock Screen previews.
- Short words render bigger and clearer in the Word widget.

FIXED
- Level-based widgets no longer repeat the same kanji.
- Kanji Detail no longer leaves an oversized gap above the tab bar.

Thanks for learning with Sekana. If the app helps you, a quick review means a lot.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-26

Sentence analysis grows up in this update: full translations, inline word meanings, and much wider grammar coverage.

NEW
- Sentence breakdowns now show a translation plus small inline meanings under each word, in your app language.
- Example sentences can be copied with one tap.

IMPROVED
- Sentence analysis recognizes far more conjugations and inflections, so tricky verb forms resolve to the right dictionary word.
- The Home screen opens noticeably faster after a cold start.
- Dictionary lookups are quicker thanks to new search indexes.
- Drawing validation now forgives tiny accidental taps, so a stray dot no longer fails your stroke.
- The Check button in stroke practice always stays visible above the tab bar.

Thanks for learning with Sekana. If the app helps you, a quick review means a lot.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-24

Meet the Word of the Day widget: learn fresh Japanese vocabulary right on your Home and Lock Screen, updated daily. Plus smoother drawing and smarter search.

NEW
- Word of the Day widget for your Home and Lock Screen, rotating on your chosen schedule.
- Tap any example sentence to open a full sentence breakdown.
- Save words to your library straight from the search results.

IMPROVED
- Drawing feels smoother and more precise. Strokes now follow your fingertip exactly, so stroke order practice writes the way you do.
- Stroke practice results are clearer, and a short hold prevents accidental taps after a failed attempt.
- Scan now shows a sentence breakdown row for recognized text, making longer phrases easier to study.
- Search ranks common meanings and real readings above rare name readings, so the word you want comes first.
- Sentence analysis handles na-adjectives and tricky kana spans more accurately.

FIXED
- Words in sentence analysis no longer split awkwardly across lines.

Thanks for learning with Sekana. If the app helps you, a quick review means a lot.

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All apps by Kaan Cakici: https://appshunter.io/developer/1857783478

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