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Best Japanese Kanji Study Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ japanese kanji study apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Japanese Kanji Study Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!Free4.7โ˜… (7.2K)NoYesOct 2026
2PORO - Kanji StudyPORO - Kanji StudyFree4.7โ˜… (208)YesYesSep 2026
3Japanese Kanji StudyJapanese Kanji StudyFreeโ€”YesYesSep 2026
4Japanese!! Learn Kana & KanjiJapanese!! Learn Kana & KanjiFree4.8โ˜… (22K)NoYesOct 2026
5Kanji Garden JapaneseKanji Garden JapaneseFree4.7โ˜… (746)NoNoSep 2026
6Learn Japanese Kanji: BenkyลLearn Japanese Kanji: BenkyลFree4.7โ˜… (3.5K)NoYesOct 2026
7Kanji Ronin: JLPT StudyKanji Ronin: JLPT StudyFreeโ€”NoNoJun 2026
8JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8โ˜… (3.6K)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Kanji Study

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!#1

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! by Luli Languages LLC

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5โ€“N1
Editor's Choice
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4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(7.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great app for learning kanji
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Effective review system
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Organized by JLPT levels
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Affordable one-time purchase
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helps with writing practice and muscle memory

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
  • ๐Ÿ› Review sessions can get very long and tedious
  • ๐Ÿ› Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations
  • ๐Ÿ› Lack of syncing progress across devices

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FAQ about Japanese Kanji Study

What are the best japanese kanji study apps for iPhone?
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! tops our japanese kanji study apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 7.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top japanese kanji study apps we rank are free to download, including Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! and PORO - Kanji Study.
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ japanese kanji study apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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