Kana LS Touch vs LemurKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kana LS Touch
Learn to write Hiragana and Katakana with interactive stroke order guides. Practice characters, test your knowledge with various modes, and utilize a spaced repetition system for effective memorization. Supports multiple languages and iCloud backup.
- Hiragana and Katakana character learning
- Stroke order guidelines
- Practice and test modes
- Spaced Repetition System (SRS)
- Customizable character selection
- Multi-language support
- iCloud backup and sync
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Kana LS Touch is an App for learning Hiragana and Katakana. It utilizes the unique touch interface to intuitively teach you how to draw the Hiragana and Katakana characters by displaying strokeorder guidelines. KANA - all Hiragana and Katakana Characters: - Basic Hiragana/Katana - Dakuten, Handakuten, Yōon Kana - extended Katakana - Strokeorder guidelines for all Kana - Sounds for all Character - many sample words (all words have Kana, Romaji, english, german & french translation) - numerous ways to select the kana you want to train: - just Hiragana, just Katakana or both together - custom selection (Kana selected via the browser) - Range of Kana (e.g. Kana 10 till Kana 30) TEST - 2 Testmodes: - Direct Input (drawing or keyboard) - Multiple Choice - 4 Testtypes: - Romaji -> Kana - Kana -> Romaji - Word -> missing Kana - Sound -> Kana KANA BROWSER - overview of all Hiragana/Katakana character - select specific character for a custom selection you want to train MISC - Practice mode (for learning how to draw the Kana) - practice and testing with 2 fonts (HANDWRITING FONT & system font) - Backup & Sync between devices via iCloud - Learning with the Leitner system (SRS) - application fully localized in English, German, French for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook: www.asia-ls.com/ios/kana.html If you like this application check out: KANJI LS TOUCH JAPANESE LS TOUCH If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it: - device & firmware - what did you do step by step - settings (current set, test mode, Leitner active...) - does it happen always/sometime/once This app uses Icons form icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)
LemurKey
This app provides Morse code receiving practice for callsigns, sentences, and two-way contacts. It features adjustable settings, a Koch-style learning mode, and simulated interference for realistic training. Compete with friends on leaderboards and track your progress.
- Morse receiving practice
- Adjustable WPM and spacing
- Scripted two-way QSO mode
- Live DX band conditions
- Koch-style learning mode
- Simulated interference options
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LemurKey is Morse receiving practice built to practice real copy skills — callsigns, sentences, and two-way QSOs. Compete your friends with Strava-style leaderboards and go for the crown! COPY PRACTICE • Word, Callsign, and Sentence modes with slot-based copy • Adjustable WPM, character spacing, tone, and volume • Stars & Watts for clean copies; scrubber unlocks after you listen QSO MODE • Scripted two-way contacts: copy each transmission, then reply • Live accuracy feedback through the exchange LIVE DX • Band conditions and spots tailored to your grid square • Optional location for home grid (when-in-use only) TRAIN • Koch-style Learn mode to build speed character by character • Learn to send Q codes; practice sending by recall • Keys mode to hear any letter at your session settings CHAOS MODE • Optional QRM, QRN, and QSB while copying • Higher watt multipliers when the band gets noisy ACCOUNT (OPTIONAL) • Sign in to sync progress, compete on leaderboards, and back up stats • Delete your account anytime from Account Works offline for practice once installed. Audio runs locally on your device. Privacy policy: https://lemurkey.app/privacy.html Support: support@lemurkey.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LemurKey at Free against Kana LS Touch's $3.99. LemurKey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
LemurKey is free to download; Kana LS Touch costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LemurKey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Kana LS Touch's written reviews are positive against 100% of LemurKey's.
| Parameter | Kana LS Touch | LemurKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Bogner | Steve Metcalf |
Customer experience
Kana LS Touch
LemurKey
In-app purchases
Kana LS Touch
No in-app purchases
LemurKey
No in-app purchases
