HanaKata vs NihongoLoop

HanaKata is the simplest way to learn Hiragana and Katakana. Study each character with clear tips and native-like audio, then practice writing on a grid with optional stroke-order hints. Why you’ll like it Clean, focused design made for daily study Study mode: big character, romaji, tips and audio Writing mode: grid canvas, live drawing, optional hint overlay Quick practice and basic progress stats Works offline • No account required Free app with banner ads only (no purchases) Privacy We use Google AdMob to show banner ads. The app requests ATT consent on iOS and uses Google’s UMP in the EEA. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Learn Japanese a few minutes at a time. NihongoLoop turns hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking into short practice loops you can finish anywhere. Instead of long lessons, you get quick, focused exercises that build a real daily habit. Read, listen, answer and speak — then let the app bring back the items you keep missing until they stick. WHAT YOU CAN PRACTICE • Hiragana and katakana drills, plus a Time Attack mode • A full kana dictionary with your accuracy for every row • Vocabulary and kanji reading with image hints and natural-sounding audio • Useful everyday phrases, in both directions • Grammar exercises for particles and sentence patterns • Listening prompts with pre-recorded pronunciation • Speaking practice with pronunciation checks • A new mixed Daily Challenge every day • Situational mixes: konbini, restaurant, train station, hotel and more BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY • Loops take just a few minutes • Streaks and achievements keep you coming back • Stats show your accuracy and recent answers • Weak Items automatically collects your mistakes for focused review LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE The whole app, including word meanings and feedback, is available in English, Español, Português (Brasil), Français, Deutsch, Italiano and 한국어. Perfect for beginners and early intermediate learners, JLPT N5 and N4 preparation, anime and manga fans, and anyone planning a trip to Japan. PREMIUM NihongoLoop is free to use. Optional auto-renewable Premium subscriptions remove ads and unlock AI speaking exercises, Weak Items review, custom loop length and unlimited retries. Payment is charged to your store account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/