Best Japanese Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our japanese keyboard list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Japanese Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.6★ (7)YesNoAug 2026
2Japanese KeyboardJapanese KeyboardFree3.0★ (25)NoNoAug 2026
3SimejiSimejiFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesAug 2026
4Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesAug 2026
5Hiragana Table KeyboardHiragana Table KeyboardFree3.3★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
6Japanese Keyboard : TranslatorJapanese Keyboard : TranslatorFree1.8★ (5)YesYesJul 2026
7Japanese Keyboard - Japan TextJapanese Keyboard - Japan TextFree3.3★ (29)YesYesAug 2026
8Japanese!! Learn Kana & KanjiJapanese!! Learn Kana & KanjiFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Keyboard

Japanese Keyboard & Translator#1

Japanese Keyboard & Translator by Trupti Parsaniya

English to Japanese Translator
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.6(7 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

Japanese Keyboard#2

Japanese Keyboard by Christian Rusche

Keyboard and dictionary in one
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
3.0(25 ratings)
Free
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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.

Simeji#3

Simeji by Baidu Japan Inc.

Japanese Emoji Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This keyboard app offers a customizable Japanese input experience with a vast library of emoticons, emoji, and stickers. It features a cloud-based dictionary for up-to-date slang and phrases, along with options to personalize your keyboard's appearance. Advanced users can enjoy VIP features like OCR and unlimited theme customization.

What We Love

  • 🚀 No ads for keyboard
  • 👍 More keyboards than Facemoji
  • 👍 Easy to switch between English and Japanese
  • 👍 Includes kaomojis and GIFs

Room to Improve

  • 🌐 Only available in Japanese
  • 🤖 Uses AI that is destroying artists' careers

More Japanese Keyboard apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
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
7
Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text
Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text
Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text
Japanese Input Keyboard
Free

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.

Customizable themes and backgroundsSet personal photos as keyboard backgroundOver 500 emojis and smiles
🔧 Utilities
(29)
free with in-app purchases
8
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar
Free

Master Japanese writing with comprehensive lessons for Hiragana and Katakana. Build vocabulary and grammar skills through engaging quizzes and spaced repetition. Practice reading and writing with audio pronunciation, all offline.

Hiragana and Katakana writing lessonsVocabulary and grammar lessonsSpaced repetition review quizzes
📚 Education
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
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
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
Mechanical Key Sounds & Themes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Pictango - Learn Japanese
Pictango - Learn Japanese
Pictango - Learn Japanese
Every word, a real photo
Free
📚 Education
(1)
13
Busuu: Language Learning App
Busuu: Language Learning App
Busuu: Language Learning App
Learn Spanish, French, English
Free

Learn new languages through bite-sized lessons and interactive exercises. Connect with native speakers for feedback and practice, and track your progress with personalized study plans and official certificates.

Learn up to 14 languagesConnect with native speakersExpert-designed courses
📚 Education
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translate Text, Message & Chat
Free

Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate in any app without switching or copying. Enhance conversations with emojis.

Instant translation as you typeSupports over 60 languagesSeamless in-app integration
🔧 Utilities
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Simple Unicode Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Master hiragana & katakana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
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
18
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
19
Mugi - Japanese Immersion
Mugi - Japanese Immersion
Mugi - Japanese Immersion
Learn Japanese through videos
Free

Learn Japanese by immersing yourself in real videos with interactive subtitles. Save new words, practice with flashcards and mini-games, and prepare for JLPT exams. Content is reviewed by a Japanese teacher.

Tap-to-translate subtitlesSave words for reviewSpaced-repetition flashcards
📚 Education
(1)
subscription
20
Furigana Keyboard Ruby IME
Furigana Keyboard Ruby IME
Furigana Keyboard Ruby IME
Furigana keyboard for kanji
$0.49
$0.99 | 51% OFF
🔧 Utilities
(0)

FAQ about Japanese Keyboard

What are the best japanese keyboard apps for iPhone?
Japanese Keyboard & Translator tops our japanese keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top japanese keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese Keyboard & Translator and Japanese Keyboard.
Japanese Keyboard & Translator shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ japanese keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app was last updated on April 9, 2024. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.
Japanese Keyboard & Translator is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

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