Best Japanese Handwriting Keyboard Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated August 2026

Japanese Handwriting Keyboard is the household name in japanese handwriting keyboard, but it's far from the only option. We track 239+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Japanese Handwriting Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese Handwriting KeyboardJapanese Handwriting Keyboard$9.994.1★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
2Japanese Keyboard - Japan TextJapanese Keyboard - Japan TextFree3.3★ (29)YesYesSep 2026
3Japanese HandwritingJapanese HandwritingFree2.3★ (3)YesNoMay 2026
4Handwriting Keyboard ™Handwriting Keyboard ™Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesSep 2026
5Hanami - Japanese HandwrittenHanami - Japanese Handwritten$0.994.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
6Japanese HandWriting AlphabetJapanese HandWriting AlphabetFree2.8★ (5)YesYesAug 2026
7Handwriting KeyboardHandwriting Keyboard$3.994.0★ (96)NoNoSep 2026
8Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Handwriting Keyboard

Japanese Handwriting Keyboard#1

Japanese Handwriting Keyboard by 倩喜 阮

Recognize Handwritten Japanese
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.1(8 ratings)
$9.99
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This keyboard app allows users to handwrite Japanese characters, including kana, Romaji, numbers, and symbols. It offers features like accurate recognition, sound playback of handwritten text, and customization options for pen color, line width, and keyboard height. The app supports offline use and system theme following.

Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text#2

Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text by Bhavik Savaliya

Japanese Input Keyboard
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
3.3(29 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Type messages, stories, and emails in Japanese with this customizable keyboard. Choose from beautiful themes, set your own photos as backgrounds, and access over 500 emojis and a Japanese dictionary for spell check. Share Japanese words easily across social networks.

Japanese Handwriting#3

Japanese Handwriting by 添成 黄

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
2.3(3 ratings)
FreeAds
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Learn to write Japanese characters with a tool that offers high accuracy and speed. Supports both Kana and Kanji, and can function as a translator or dictionary. Requires a network connection for handwriting recognition.

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FAQ about Japanese Handwriting Keyboard

What are the best japanese handwriting keyboard apps for iPhone?
Japanese Handwriting Keyboard tops our japanese handwriting keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 8 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 15 of the top japanese handwriting keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text and Japanese Handwriting.
Japanese Handwriting Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 239+ japanese handwriting keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
After installation, go to System Settings > General > Keyboard > Add New Keyboard. Select 'JPNBoard' and then 'JPNBoard' again. Enable 'Full Access' to view your handwriting history. Finally, long-press the earth key on any input box to select 'JPNBoard'.
Yes, you can customize the pen color to any shade you desire and adjust the pen line width to your preference. The keyboard height is also customizable for larger screens.