Best Kanji Dojo Apps

218+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7β˜…, the kanji dojo category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 218+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Kanji Dojo

Kanji Dojo#1

Kanji Dojo by Yaroslav Shuliak

JLPT writing drills and more
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Education
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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Learn to write Japanese characters, memorize meanings and readings with flashcards. This open-source app uses spaced repetition for effective recall and offers flexible study paths for all levels.

Learn Japanese Kanji Letter#2

Learn Japanese Kanji Letter by Kazue Kuga

learn Japanese : Master Kanji
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.8(143 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Japanese kanji through interactive challenges and quizzes. This app offers an adaptive learning system, a comprehensive database, and multiplayer modes to enhance memory and recall in a culturally immersive setting.

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!#3

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! by Luli Languages LLC

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.7😊(6.8K 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

  • πŸš€ Great app for learning kanji
  • πŸ‘ Effective review system
  • πŸ’‘ Organized by JLPT levels
  • πŸ‘ Affordable one-time purchase

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Sensitive kanji recognition, sometimes doesn't accept correct strokes
  • πŸ› Review sessions can get very long and tedious
  • πŸ› Inconsistent kanji definitions and translations

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4
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Learn Japanese β€’ quiz & draw
Free

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

Customizable Kana tablesDrawing practiceMultiple quiz modes
πŸ“š Education
(10K)
ad-supported
5
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learning Hiragana & Katakana
Free

Master Japanese writing with interactive lessons for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Practice stroke order, writing, and pronunciation with animated guides and feedback. Unlock comprehensive content and track your progress.

Handwriting practice for Kana and KanjiAnimated stroke order guidancePronunciation audio
πŸ“š Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō
Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō
Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō
JLPT, Vocab & SRS Flashcards
Free

Master Japanese kanji and vocabulary with AI-powered drills and spaced repetition. Track your progress, practice writing, and review efficiently with customizable quizzes. Works offline for convenient study anytime, anywhere.

AI-powered SRS quizzesHandwriting recognition for kanji practiceOffline access to over 10,000 Kanji
πŸ“š Education
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
MochiKanji - Learn Japanese
MochiKanji - Learn Japanese
MochiKanji - Learn Japanese
Remember+1000 Kanji in 1 month
Free

This app offers a fun and engaging way to learn Japanese Kanji and vocabulary. It uses a unique "Golden Time" algorithm to optimize review sessions, helping users memorize over 1000 Kanji and thousands of words quickly. The bright, friendly design and cute characters make the learning process enjoyable.

Joyful learning experienceBright and friendly designGolden Time review algorithm
πŸ“š Education
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Hirakata Dojo
Hirakata Dojo
Hirakata Dojo
A hiragana-katakana chart
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
9
Kanji Ryokucha
Kanji Ryokucha
Kanji Ryokucha
Client for Kanji Koohii
Free

This flashcard app uses spaced repetition to help you learn kanji. It syncs with your Kanji Koohii account, allowing you to review kanji on your device or the website. Features include drawing practice, stroke order videos, and study phase control.

Spaced repetition flashcardsKanji drawing practiceStroke order videos
πŸ“š Education
(96)
free
10
Shirabe Jisho
Shirabe Jisho
Shirabe Jisho
Offline dictionary and more
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

Offline Japanese-English dictionaryKanji with stroke orderJapanese names database
πŸ” Reference
(8.6K)
free
11
Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese
Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese
Kanji Teacher - Learn Japanese
Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana
Free

Master Japanese reading and writing with this comprehensive app. It covers all 2,136 jōyō kanjis, 10,000 common Japanese words, and includes practice for Hiragana and Katakana. Features include stroke analysis, intelligent multiple-choice tests, and a Leitner system for efficient learning.

Learn 2,136 jōyō kanjisMaster 10,000 Japanese wordsPractice Hiragana and Katakana
πŸ“š Education
(299)
free
12
ConjuDojo Japanese Conjugation
ConjuDojo Japanese Conjugation
ConjuDojo Japanese Conjugation
Japanese Conjugation Practice
Free

Master Japanese verb and adjective conjugation with interactive quizzes and detailed tables. This app offers custom practice modes and instant feedback to help learners of all levels, from beginners to JLPT candidates, build grammar confidence.

50+ Conjugation Forms2,000 JLPT WordsInstant Feedback
πŸ“š Education
(11)
free
13
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
πŸ” Reference
(3.4K)
paid
14
JLPT Dojo
JLPT Dojo
JLPT Dojo
Japanese exam prep & study
Free
πŸ“š Education
(0)
15
iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji
iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji
iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji
Read & Write JLPT & Jōyō Kanji
$4.99

Master Japanese kanji with this comprehensive study tool. It covers over 2,000 JLPT and Jōyō kanji, offering practice tests, vocabulary browsing, and spaced repetition. Learn readings, meanings, and stroke order for effective memorization.

JLPT & Jōyō Kanji coverageSpaced repetition (Leitner System)Reading, Meaning, and Compound tests
πŸ“š Education
(137)
free with in-app purchases
16
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Tsurukame - For WaniKani
Learn Japanese Kanji
Free

Master Japanese Kanji and vocabulary with a native iOS app that leverages WaniKani's spaced repetition system. Enjoy offline access to lessons and reviews, with progress syncing automatically when you reconnect. Track your learning with detailed progress graphs.

WaniKani SRS integrationOffline lessons and reviewsProgress graphs
πŸ“š Education
(625)
free
17
Kanji Garden Japanese
Kanji Garden Japanese
Kanji Garden Japanese
Grow your kanji knowledge
Free

This app helps Japanese language learners master kanji through personalized study plans and spaced repetition. It focuses on understanding kanji components for easier recognition and retention, with smart reviewing and detailed progress tracking.

Personalized study plansSpaced repetition systemContextual vocabulary testing
πŸ“š Education
(746)
free
18
KanjiQ - Japanese Kanji AD
KanjiQ - Japanese Kanji AD
KanjiQ - Japanese Kanji AD
Japanese Kanji Stroke Order
Free

Master Japanese Kanji stroke order with this comprehensive educational tool. It offers detailed stroke order animations for thousands of characters, aiding in accurate memorization and writing practice.

Learn Kanji stroke order13,000 Kanjis included6,000 Kanjis stroke order supported
πŸ“š Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
19
Kanji Lookup
Kanji Lookup
Kanji Lookup
by telethon k.k.
Free

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

Handwriting recognition for Kanji lookupInstantaneous search resultsPronunciation and definition display
πŸ” Reference
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Kanji Book
Kanji Book
Kanji Book
Learn jōyō kanji at your pace!
Free

This app helps you learn Japanese kanji at your own pace by creating a personalized workbook. It tracks your progress visually and allows you to practice all aspects of kanji, including readings, drawing, and recall. You can use it as flashcards or take quizzes to reinforce your learning.

Personalized kanji workbookVisual progress trackingPractice readings, drawing, recall
πŸ“š Education
(83)
free