Best Asahi Kanji Apps

5.0(5 ratings)

$2.99

This study tool helps memorize Japanese kanji, radicals, and primitive elements through flashcards and multiple-choice drills. It covers all Jōyō kanji, JLPT levels, and additional kanji sets with detailed decomposition.

AsahiKanji (Français) by Roger Meyer

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

$2.99

Master Japanese kanji with flashcards and multiple-choice drills. Covers all Jōyō kanji and JLPT levels (N5-N1), including radicals and readings. This French version is ideal for French speakers learning Japanese.

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Kanji Learner's Dictionary

3.4😐(24 ratings)

$10.99

This app provides flashcards and review tools for learning Japanese kanji using the Heisig method. It offers customizable study lists, mnemonic story saving, stroke order animations, and drawing practice. Learn kanji readings and jukugo, and review lessons from the companion books.

What We Love

📚 Excellent companion to Heisig books
✍️ Stroke order animations and writing practice
🎯 Organized by lessons for easy review
📋 Customizable study lists
💾 Ability to add personal stories and notes
🔄 Flip between RTK 1 and RTK 2 editions
🎨 Beautiful, intuitive interface design
📖 Comprehensive kanji reference with primitives
⌨️ Multiple keyboard support for input

Room to Improve

📖 No Heisig stories included (copyright issues)
🔄 Lacks spaced repetition system (SRS)
📱 Portrait mode only, no landscape support
🔍 Search defaults to numbers instead of letters
💾 Data loss after updates (study lists, stories)
🐛 Backup function crashes on Apple devices
📝 Limited space for story/notes section
⚙️ Settings don't persist between sessions
🔗 No cross-referencing between primitives
💰 Expensive for feature set ($10)
❌ Missing some kanji from latest book editions
🎮 No progress tracking or achievement system

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