Comparison

Mirai Kanji Chart vs Write It! Japanese

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

Head to head
About

Mirai Kanji Chart

Learn Japanese kanji with stroke animations and writing practice. Explore various fonts and styles to aid memorization. Includes flashcards and progress tracking for grades 1-6.

Highlights
  • Full kanji chart (Grades 1-6)
  • Stroke animations
  • Writing practice
  • Flashcards
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple font styles
  • Switchable app themes
Features
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UPDATED: Now enhanced with writing technology from WACOM! Enjoy learning the Japanese kanji with Mirai Kanji Chart app! Feature List: - full kanji chart (Grades 1 – 6) - stroke animations - writing practice - flashcards and simple progress tracking - selection of various fonts and styles - switchable app themes (Light & Dark) The chart also includes several fonts to show you different forms of the kanji characters as they are used in a variety of scenarios: in newspaper and magazines, for casual handwritten notes, and even in horror-movies! Seeing the different styles of the kanji characters will help you learn and remember them more easily. Mirai Kanji Chart will be updated periodically. Feel free to email us at kanjichart@mirai-apps.com if you have any ideas or suggestions to improve this app!

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

Screenshots

Mirai Kanji Chart4 screens
Write It! Japanese4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Write It! Japanese at Free against Mirai Kanji Chart's $0.99. Write It! Japanese also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (86% vs 45%). Mirai Kanji Chart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Write It! Japanese is free to download; Mirai Kanji Chart costs $0.99 up front. Write It! Japanese sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mirai Kanji Chart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write It! Japanese holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Japanese has 2.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Mirai Kanji Chart's written reviews are positive against 86% of Write It! Japanese's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mirai Kanji Chart ships an update every 6 months, Write It! Japanese every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Mirai Kanji Chart versus Write It! Japanese: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMirai Kanji ChartWrite It! Japanese
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMirai AppsJernung

Customer experience

Mirai Kanji Chart

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Write It! Japanese

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

Bugs and requests

Mirai Kanji Chart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
Show 2 more
  • Implement stroke order guidance
  • Allow selecting specific characters to review

In-app purchases

None

Mirai Kanji Chart

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Write It! Japanese

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

Questions

Is Mirai Kanji Chart free?
Mirai Kanji Chart costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Write It! Japanese free?
Write It! Japanese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mirai Kanji Chart or Write It! Japanese?
Write It! Japanese is rated higher. Mirai Kanji Chart averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Write It! Japanese averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Mirai Kanji Chart or Write It! Japanese have ads?
Write It! Japanese shows ads; Mirai Kanji Chart does not.
Which is updated more often, Mirai Kanji Chart or Write It! Japanese?
Mirai Kanji Chart ships an update every 6 months, and Write It! Japanese every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mirai Kanji Chart was updated on September 24, 2026 and Write It! Japanese on September 22, 2026.

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