KanaScript vs ScriptPad

KanaScript is the complete kana learning system for beginners, students, and travelers. Free forever, fully offline, and zero data collection — just focused, effective practice. STUDY MODE Learn each character the right way from the start. KanaScript's study mode combines stroke-order references with guided writing practice, building correct muscle memory before you ever take a quiz. READING & WRITING QUIZZES Test yourself across both scripts with reading and writing quizzes. The more you practice, the smarter KanaScript gets about where to focus your time. SPACED REPETITION ENGINE KanaScript tracks your accuracy across all 92 kana and surfaces your weakest characters first. Reviews are scheduled at the optimal moment to maximize long-term retention. WORD WRITING MODE Go beyond isolated characters. Practice writing kana in the context of real Japanese words, building the fluency you need to read and write in the real world. HANDWRITING GRADING Write hiragana and katakana by hand and receive instant, accurate feedback from an on-device AI grading engine. No internet connection required — your writing never leaves your device. PRIVATE BY DESIGN KanaScript collects zero data, requires no account, and works completely offline. Your progress stays on your device, always. Perfect for: • Students taking Japanese classes • Beginners starting their Japanese journey • Travelers preparing for a trip to Japan Free forever — no subscription, no ads, no catches.

Learn Japanese: read, write, type, and speak. From your first Hiragana stroke to JLPT N1. ScriptPad is a complete Japanese learning app with over 10,000 words, all with clear audio. Study structured vocabulary units, the full JLPT vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1, and real world katakana words, then practice everything by writing it by hand. JAPANESE BASICS Every Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji character with animated stroke order guides. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY, JLPT, AND KATAKANA Beginner vocabulary units with games. The complete JLPT word list from N5 to N1 with example sentences, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Katakana words from menus, konbini shelves, and city signs. Every word plays audio with the correct reading, even for tricky kanji. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each character is written. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK, TYPE, AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Practice typing Japanese with instant feedback. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 10,000+ Japanese words with audio Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 Example sentences with audio Katakana words practice Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji stroke order animations Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Kanji mode: toggle between Kana and Kanji Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are a beginner learning Hiragana or preparing for the JLPT exam, ScriptPad is your Japanese writing practice app. Start writing Japanese today.