Comparison

KanjiLearningApp vs Kanji Write

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

Head to head
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KanjiLearningApp

Features
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KanjiStack teaches you to write kanji correctly, not just recognize them. FEATURES โ€ข Handwriting practice โ€” draw each kanji on screen and get instant, on-device grading of your stroke accuracy โ€ข Stroke order guide โ€” watch the correct stroke order animated, then practice it yourself โ€ข Organized by Kanken level โ€” all 9 levels (10็ดš through 2็ดš) covering the complete set of 2,136 jลyล kanji โ€ข Readings & meanings โ€” on'yomi, kun'yomi, and English meanings for every kanji, plus JLPT and WaniKani level references โ€ข Study lists โ€” save kanji you're working on for focused review โ€ข Progress tracking โ€” see your study stats over time Whether you're preparing for the Kanken test, JLPT, or just building real kanji-writing skill, KanjiStack gives you a structured path through every level. All handwriting grading happens on-device โ€” nothing you draw is uploaded anywhere.

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Kanji Write

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Learn to write Japanese by hand: kanji, hiragana and katakana, with correct stroke order and instant feedback on every stroke. Kanji Write teaches you to write Japanese stroke by stroke: over 2,000 JLPT kanji plus basic hiragana and katakana, including voiced forms. Practice with your finger on iPhone or with Apple Pencil on iPad, and build real muscle memory. โ—† Correct Stroke Order Every character is animated stroke by stroke and color-coded, so you learn the right order and direction from the start. No guessing, no bad habits. โ—† Instant Feedback Each stroke you draw is checked against the correct shape and order. Miss a few times in Guided mode and a hint appears automatically. โ—† Trace. Guide. Memorize. Three practice modes: trace over the character, follow the strokes one at a time, then write it from memory with the guides hidden. โ—† Hiragana & Katakana All 46 basic kana in both scripts, plus the voiced forms (ใŒ, ใฑโ€ฆ). Search by romaji: type "ka" to find ใ‹ and ใ‚ซ. โ—† Complete JLPT Library (N5โ€“N1) Filter kanji by JLPT level, search by meaning or reading, and see on'yomi, kun'yomi and meanings for every character. โ—† Built for Apple Pencil & iPad Pressure and tilt shape every stroke like a real brush. On iPad, practice in a notebook-style grid, like a calligraphy workbook. โ—† Quick Sessions Tap play for a random set of characters from any level or script and review your results at the end.

Screenshots

KanjiLearningApp3 screens
Kanji Write4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanji Write at none against KanjiLearningApp's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. KanjiLearningApp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Kanji Write asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
KanjiLearningApp versus Kanji Write: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanjiLearningAppKanji Write
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi YoshimotoAnastasiia Trofimova

In-app purchases

2 purchases

KanjiLearningApp

One-time2
  • Premium$4.99
  • School$29.99
None

Kanji Write

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KanjiLearningApp free?
KanjiLearningApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kanji Write free?
Kanji Write is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KanjiLearningApp or Kanji Write have ads?
Neither KanjiLearningApp nor Kanji Write shows ads.

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