# Simple Kana J — For learning Japanese Kana

> Interactive Japanese kana learning app with drawing, testing, and competitive modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruslan Martynets.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-kana-j/id1248193826 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruslan Martynets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248190210)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Released: 2017-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-kana-j/id1248193826/reviews.md

## What is Simple Kana J?

Simple Kana can help you to learn Japanese kana or improve your knowledge

NEW: Week competitions and premium gifts for the winners!

SIMPLE KANA CAPABILITIES
 ⁃ view all hiragana and katakana characters; listen to pronunciation
 ⁃ learn from scratch with our ”Drawing” mode
 ⁃ check your knowledge with our modes ”Test, ”Game”, ”Constructor”
 ⁃ personal statistics for all workouts
 ⁃ weekly competitions and premium gifts

”DRAWING” MODE
Learn hiragana and katakana from scratch! Listen to pronunciation, draw after animation or switch off animation and draw from memory

”TEST” MODE
Choose one correct answer among four variants

”GAME” MODE
Match kana characters and their readings

”CONSTRUCTION” MODE
Build words from pieces

COMPETITIONS AND GIFTS
Every week we give a premium to the most active participants

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## Key features

- Learn hiragana and katakana
- Listen to pronunciation
- Drawing mode for beginners
- Test and game modes
- Word construction
- Weekly competitions
- Personal statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Training, Constructor | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium for six months | $10.99 | one-time |
| Premium for two weeks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium for a month | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-kana-j/id1248193826/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Пользование приложением

*2025-06-07, version 6.3.0*

Не работает звук.

### 5/5 — Best app for practice kana symbols

*2024-12-02, version 6.3.0*

This app is one of the most useful I have ever used for learning symbols. The Test, Constructor and Game modes are the best for people with short attention spans. And I really appreciate the premium gifts. Paid for 2 weeks and got 7 days of premium as a bonus gift.

### 4/5 — В целом не плохо

*2023-05-24, version 6.2*

Некоторые буквы в режиме рисования как будто не дорисованы , например «ки»
Еще нельзя посмотреть рекламу что бы взять доп.задания , потому что рекламы нет , и не понятно когда появяться эти задания

### 4/5 — А

*2023-05-06, version 6.2*

Очень простое, но прикольное

### 5/5 — ПоАригатоКаем

*2022-10-23, version 6.0.1*

Спасибо за рисовалку. Очень во многих приложениях ее прямо не хватает. Жаль не добавили озвучание дополнительных звуков, которые за пределами стандартной хираганы/катаканы.

### 5/5 — Приложение начало вылетать

*2022-09-18, version 6.0*

После обновления приложение стало вылетать. Пытаюсь войти, но сразу сбрасывает, даже перезагрузила чтобы сработало, но всё безрезультатно. Поэтому я решила удалить. Очень жаль😞

(Дополняю отзыв)
После удаления, приложение снова заработало. Я счастлива😊

### 5/5 — Отзыв

*2022-09-18, version 6.0*

Авансом ставлю пять звёзд ребята!! После вчерашнего обновления при запуске приложение вылетает. iPhone 11

### 5/5 — (^-^)

*2022-07-31, version 5.0*

приложение действительно помогает в изучении японского. я такого не ожидала, потому что обычно забрасывала свои дела на следующий же день, а тут без остановок учу…

### 5/5 — Удобное и полезное приложение

*2022-07-04, version 5.0*

Я перепробовал много приложений для изучения хираганы и катаканы, и после того как я наткнулся на это приложение только им и пользуюсь. Бесплатное и удобное приложение. Есть одна небольшая проблема в том, что когда заходишь в тренажеры нельзя выбрать то, что уже выучил, а так выходит что тебе попадаются кандзи которые ты ещё не изучил, но это лишь для большего комфорта. Приложение хорошее, рекомендую к использованию.

### 5/5 — Добавили функцию тренажера написания!

*2021-11-11, version 5.0*

Ваш проект просто находка! Чудесно всё ✨🤍

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Kana J

### What Japanese characters can I learn with Simple Kana J?

Simple Kana J allows you to learn both hiragana and katakana, the two primary Japanese syllabaries. You can view all characters, listen to their pronunciation, and practice drawing them.

### How does Simple Kana J help me learn from scratch?

The 'Drawing' mode is designed for beginners. It guides you through drawing each kana character with animations, and you can also practice from memory. You can also listen to the pronunciation of each character.

### What are the different learning modes in Simple Kana J?

Simple Kana J offers several modes to test your knowledge: 'Test' mode presents multiple-choice questions, 'Game' mode involves matching kana characters with their readings, and 'Constructor' mode lets you build words from kana pieces.

### Does Simple Kana J have ads?

Yes, Simple Kana J contains advertisements. These ads may appear within the app as you learn and practice the Japanese kana characters.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Simple Kana J?

Yes, Simple Kana J offers in-app purchases. These may include premium gifts for competition winners, suggesting additional content or features are available for purchase.

### How often is Simple Kana J updated?

The latest version of Simple Kana J is 6.3.0, and it was last updated on September 25, 2023. This indicates the app is actively maintained and receives regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Simple Kana J?

Simple Kana J has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, making it a safe educational tool for younger learners.

### Can I track my learning progress with Simple Kana J?

Yes, Simple Kana J provides personal statistics for all your workouts. This allows you to monitor your progress and identify areas where you might need more practice.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.0 — 2023-09-25

NEW: Week competitions and gifts for the winners!

We continue to improve Simple Kana.
Please tell us about bugs and your ideas, thanks.

Thanks for using the app, and don't forget to tell your friends about it.

### 6.2 — 2022-11-22

- Fixed a bug in the "Constructor" when several identical symbols appeared. P.S. Thanks to Catherine for the message (:

We continue to improve Simple Kana.
Please tell us about bugs and your ideas, thanks.

Thanks for using the app, and don't forget to tell your friends about it.

### 6.1 — 2022-11-12

- Improvements

We continue to improve Simple Kana.
Please tell us about bugs and your ideas, thanks.

Thanks for using the app, and don't forget to tell your friends about it.

### 6.0.1 — 2022-09-18

- NEW. New mode - Constructor. Try to build the word from the pieces!
- We also changed/improved the design, hope you like it ( :
- We want nothing to stop you from studying and to be pleasant to use the application, so we have removed the advertising banner that was constantly shown at the bottom. Ads are now shown once when you open the app, while loading workouts.
- Now every day you are given a limited number of workouts, but they can be replenished by watching ads or buying a premium.

We continue to improve Simple Kana.
Please tell us about bugs and your ideas, thanks.

Thanks for using the app, and don't forget to tell your friends about it.

### 6.0 — 2022-09-16

- NEW. New mode - Constructor. Try to build the word from the pieces!
- We also changed/improved the design, hope you like it ( :
- We want nothing to stop you from studying and to be pleasant to use the application, so we have removed the advertising banner that was constantly shown at the bottom. Ads are now shown once when you open the app, while loading workouts.
- Now every day you are given a limited number of workouts, but they can be replenished by watching ads or buying a premium.

We continue to improve Simple Kana.
Please tell us about bugs and your ideas, thanks.

Thanks for using the app, and don't forget to tell your friends about it.

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