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)YesYesAug 2026
3Japanese HandwritingJapanese HandwritingFree2.3★ (3)YesNoMay 2026
4Handwriting Keyboard ™Handwriting Keyboard ™Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesAug 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)NoNoAug 2026
8Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesAug 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.

More Japanese Handwriting Keyboard apps to explore

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Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Every Language, Single App
Free

This app provides a handwriting keyboard that supports all languages, allowing you to write naturally with your finger or stylus in any application. It seamlessly integrates Google word suggestions and allows for easy switching between multiple languages.

Supports all languages simultaneouslyNatural handwriting input with finger or stylusWorks as a standard keyboard in all apps
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Hanami - Japanese Handwritten
Hanami - Japanese Handwritten
Hanami - Japanese Handwritten
Up to 13000 Kanjis
$0.99

This iOS input method accurately converts handwritten Japanese text using advanced recognition technology. It prioritizes user privacy by processing all data directly on the device, ensuring no third-party access.

Accurate handwriting recognitionOn-device data processingSupports up to 13,000 Kanjis
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
6
Japanese HandWriting Alphabet
Japanese HandWriting Alphabet
Japanese HandWriting Alphabet
#1 Japanese Writing Practice
Free

Master Japanese writing with this app. It offers guided practice for Hiragana and Katakana, using intelligent handwriting recognition to check your progress. Learn and practice Japanese characters anytime, anywhere.

Learn Japanese scripts quicklyPractice writing with instructionsIncludes Katakana and Hiragana
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
7
Handwriting Keyboard
Handwriting Keyboard
Handwriting Keyboard
Turn your handwriting to text
$3.99

Effortlessly convert your handwritten notes into typed text across any application. This keyboard works offline, supports Apple Pencil, and offers customizable input settings for a seamless user experience.

Handwriting to text conversionWorks in any appOffline functionality
🔧 Utilities
(96)
free
8
Japanese Keyboard - Translator
Japanese Keyboard - Translator
Japanese Keyboard - Translator
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Free

Write and translate messages, posts, and emails in Japanese. This app offers an intuitive keyboard with word suggestions and the ability to translate Japanese to numerous other languages, including Indian and international ones. Customize text color and access emojis.

Japanese typing keyboardJapanese to other language translationEnglish to Japanese keypad switching
🔧 Utilities
(211)
freemium
9
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
English to Japanese Translator
Free

This app provides a dedicated Japanese keyboard for efficient typing and an integrated translator to bridge language gaps. Customize your typing experience with themes, background images, and sound feedback. Access translations and typing features across any application.

Dedicated Japanese keyboardEnglish to Japanese translationMultiple input methods
🔧 Utilities
(7)
ad-supported
10
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Free

This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

Google Search integrationGIF and emoji searchGlide Typing for faster input
🔧 Utilities
(59K)
free
11
Japanese Keyboard
Japanese Keyboard
Japanese Keyboard
Keyboard and dictionary in one
Free

Type English words to instantly see Japanese text suggestions directly on your keyboard. This offline tool also allows you to look up Kanjis and write Hiragana/Katakana without switching apps.

English to Japanese word translationIntegrated dictionaryOffline functionality
🔍 Reference
(25)
free
12
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Japanese Keyboard & Translator
Type Japanese with ease
Free

This utility app provides an English to Japanese keyboard for faster typing and includes a translator for Japanese to English voice conversations. It offers a phonetic transliteration, eliminating the need to learn a Japanese keypad layout, and works across all your installed applications.

English to Japanese transliterationJapanese to English voice translatorWorks in all apps
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
13
Japanese - Free Writing Practice
Japanese - Free Writing Practice
Japanese - Free Writing Practice
by TOUCHSCREEN LEARNING LTD
Free

Learn Japanese calligraphy and Kanji ideograms through interactive writing practice. Listen to words, write, erase, and repeat to master pronunciation and script. Discover new vocabulary and express your creativity with an ink brush tool.

Kanji script practiceWord pronunciation learningInteractive writing, erasing, and restarting
📚 Education
(2)
free
14
Japanese Keyboard : Translator
Japanese Keyboard : Translator
Japanese Keyboard : Translator
Japanese type made fun & easy
Free

Easily write and translate Japanese text with a customizable keyboard. Offers precise auto-suggestions and the ability to translate your Japanese messages into numerous other languages. Personalize your typing experience with various themes and colors.

Japanese language inputReal-time translationPrecise auto-suggestions
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Easy Mailer Japanese Keyboard
Easy Mailer Japanese Keyboard
Easy Mailer Japanese Keyboard
Nice to use Arrow Keys
$0.99

Enhance your iPhone's Japanese typing experience with extended keys and arrow controls for faster editing. Features English word prediction and auto-determination of marks for efficient text input.

Extended keys for Japanese charactersArrow keys for caret navigationEnglish word prediction
🔧 Utilities
(1)
paid
16
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
Mechanical Key Sounds & Themes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Hiragana Table Keyboard
Hiragana Table Keyboard
Hiragana Table Keyboard
by Yuichi HARA
Free

Type Japanese characters with a hiragana table layout. It offers extensive vocabulary for JLPT N3, N4, and N5 levels, aiding learners. This keyboard prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Hiragana table keyboard layout2500 Kanji words200 Katakana words
🔧 Utilities
(8)
free
18
Japanese
Japanese
Japanese
More than a dictionary
Free

This comprehensive language learning tool offers an extensive dictionary with over 175,000 entries and 58,000 example sentences. It includes advanced features like handwriting recognition, conjugation search, and a text reader, alongside flashcard study tools and JLPT-specific lists. Learn Japanese offline with this pocket-sized study companion.

Extensive dictionary with 175,000+ entries58,000+ example sentencesHandwriting recognition for kanji/kana
🔍 Reference
(3.6K)
paid
19
Japanese Kanji Writing
Japanese Kanji Writing
Japanese Kanji Writing
Learn Japanese language
$1.99

Master Japanese handwriting with this app, featuring stroke-by-stroke guidance for all 2,136 official Jōyō Kanji. Explore characters through a spinning wheel, hear pronunciations with human voice, and access English meanings. Save your favorites for easy review.

2,136 Official Jōyō KanjiStroke-by-stroke guidanceSpinning wheel exploration
📚 Education
(0)
paid
20
iHandwriting Keyboard
iHandwriting Keyboard
iHandwriting Keyboard
SNS Handwriting Emoticon
Free

Create custom fonts from your own handwriting to use in messages and emails. This special keyboard allows you to type in your unique style, making conversations more personal and exciting. Express yourself with colorful handwriting text and emojis.

Create custom handwriting fontsHandwriting text emojisType anywhere with custom keyboard
📊 Productivity
(8)
free with in-app purchases

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.