Comparison

Write It! Japanese vs Match Kanas

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Write It! Japanese

Master Japanese hiragana and katakana handwriting with this app. It uses advanced recognition technology for stroke-by-stroke guidance and timed tests. Learn efficiently with bite-sized lessons and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition technology
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance
  • Timed test mode
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline support
Features
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Learn to write all 92 characters of the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet with Write It! Japanese, the ultimate app for mastering Japanese handwriting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our innovative app replaces traditional pen and paper with cutting-edge handwriting recognition technology. Dive into bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to make progress in just a few minutes a day. With our intuitive practice mode, you'll receive stroke-by-stroke guidance to perfect your technique. Then, put your skills to the test in our exhilarating test mode, where you can race against the clock and prove your mastery. Key Features: • Real handwriting recognition technology • Bite-sized lessons for quick learning • Practice mode with stroke-by-stroke guidance • Timed test mode to challenge your skills • Customizable review mode • Progress tracking • Full offline support Why Choose Write It! Japanese? Innovative Technology: Our real handwriting recognition technology provides instant feedback, helping you improve faster than traditional methods. Comprehensive Learning: Master all 92 characters of the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet through a structured, step-by-step approach. Flexibility: Practice at your own pace with customizable review options and offline accessibility. Engaging Experience: Gamified elements like the test mode keep you motivated and challenged throughout your learning journey. Progress Monitoring: Track your improvement over time and celebrate your achievements as you advance. Write It! Japanese combines the best of traditional learning methods with modern technology to create an engaging and effective way to master Hebrew script. Our app's unique approach guides you through each stroke, helping you develop muscle memory and confidence in your writing abilities. Write It! Japanese is the perfect tool for anyone looking to master the beautiful art of Japanese handwriting. Our app combines cutting-edge technology with proven learning methods to make the process of learning to write Japanese engaging, efficient, and effective. Start your journey to mastering the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabet today. Download Write It! Japanese and transform your Japanese writing skills one stroke at a time. With dedication and practice, you'll soon be confidently writing the intricate and elegant the characters of the Japanese script. Begin your Japanese writing adventure now! Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Match Kanas

Learn Japanese kana and romanji through matching games. Uncover beautiful Japanese imagery as you master different pronunciation combinations. The app offers customizable board layouts for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Match Hiragana, Katakana, and Romanji
  • Learn pronunciations
  • Unlock Japanese images
  • Master gojūon and yōon
  • Customizable board layouts
Features
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Learn to match Japanese kanas by matching Hiragana and/or Katakana and/or Romanji and/or their pronunciations. Uncover and enjoy beautiful images from Japan. Master gojūon, yōon, gojūon with (han)dakuten and yōon with (han)dakuten. Choose from different board layouts and sizes. Credits: The app uses a flower vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com - and images from Unsplash - unsplash.com.

Screenshots

Write It! Japanese4 screens
Match Kanas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Write It! Japanese at 4.8 against Match Kanas's 2.0. Write It! Japanese also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Write It! Japanese sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Match Kanas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write It! Japanese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Japanese has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, Match Kanas every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Write It! Japanese versus Match Kanas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It! JapaneseMatch Kanas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungPhilipp Straub

Customer experience

Write It! Japanese

All ratings2,290 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.5%

Match Kanas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Write It! Japanese

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezes when drawing outside the box
  • Inconsistent character recognition
  • Resets progress after updates
  • Crashes on launch for some users

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add kanji writing practice
  • Ability to customize review content
  • Provide more detailed performance tracking
  • Include native speaker audio
  • Add landscape mode support
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  • Implement stroke order guidance
  • Allow selecting specific characters to review

Match Kanas

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Write It! Japanese

One-time3
  • Full Unlock$6.99
  • Full Unlock$8.99
  • Full Unlock$9.99
1 purchases

Match Kanas

One-time1
  • Match Kanas Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Write It! Japanese free?
Write It! Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Kanas free?
Match Kanas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write It! Japanese or Match Kanas?
Write It! Japanese is rated higher. Write It! Japanese averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Match Kanas averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Write It! Japanese or Match Kanas have ads?
Both Write It! Japanese and Match Kanas show ads.
Which is updated more often, Write It! Japanese or Match Kanas?
Write It! Japanese ships an update every 3 weeks, and Match Kanas every 5 months. Most recently, Write It! Japanese was updated on October 29, 2026 and Match Kanas on October 30, 2026.

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