Best Kanji Keyboard Apps

234+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free kanji keyboard apps? 19 of our 234+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Kanji Keyboard

Kanji Lookup#1

Kanji Lookup by telethon k.k.

Editor's Choice
πŸ” Reference
4.7😊(3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Easy to use
  • πŸš€ Accurate kanji recognition
  • πŸ’‘ Comprehensive kanji information
  • πŸ‘ Helpful for learning Japanese

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional recognition issues
  • πŸ’° Ads can be intrusive
  • πŸ› Camera function not reliable
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji#2

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji by Luli Languages LLC

Hiragana, Kanji, and Grammar
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Education
4.8😊(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great language application
  • πŸš€ Fantastic app to learn hiragana characters
  • πŸ‘ Helpful and useful for beginners
  • πŸ‘ Well-balanced mix of lessons

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Lacks explanations for some concepts
  • πŸ› Confusing wording in explanations
  • πŸ› Not enough example sentences
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!#3

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese! by Luli Languages LLC

μ–΄νœ˜λ‘œ λ°°μš°λŠ” 일본어 λŠ₯λ ₯μ‹œν—˜ JLPT 5κΈ‰~1κΈ‰
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Education
4.7😊(6.9K 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

More Kanji Keyboard apps to explore

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KanjiKey Keyboard
KanjiKey Keyboard
KanjiKey Keyboard
by Serpenti Sei LLC
Free

Type Japanese kanji by visually selecting their component parts. This app helps you find kanji even if you don't know their pronunciation or only recognize some of their visual elements. Results are sorted by stroke count for quick selection and it's usable across all iOS apps.

Visual kanji lookupComponent-based inputSearch by partial recognition
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2)
free
5
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
πŸ” Reference
(23)
free
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
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free with in-app purchases
7
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
MOJisho: Japanese Dictionary
Learn Japanese more naturally.
Free

This app helps millions of Japanese learners by providing extensive vocabulary and recognition for Kana, Kanji, and Romaji. It offers advanced search, handwriting and image recognition for quick input, sentence translation, and personalized learning tools like word lists and spaced repetition.

Kana, Kanji, Romaji recognitionExtensive vocabulary databaseHandwriting and image input
πŸ” Reference
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free with in-app purchases
8
Symbol Keyboard for Texting
Symbol Keyboard for Texting
Symbol Keyboard for Texting
Unicode Characters and Symbols
Free

Enhance your mobile conversations with a vast library of over 50,000 unique Unicode characters and symbols. Easily integrate these special characters into your messages to make your chats more engaging and visually interesting.

Over 50,000 charactersUnicode symbolsSpecial characters
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2.9K)
ad-supported
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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(7)
ad-supported
10
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
11
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Keyboard Fonts,Emoji&Sticker
Free

Enhance your mobile conversations with a custom AI-powered keyboard. Access thousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and cool fonts to personalize your messages and posts across various social media platforms. Create unique emojis and themes to express yourself.

AI-powered writing and translation assistantCustomizable keyboard themes, buttons, and effectsThousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and text art
πŸ”§ Utilities
(419K)
free with in-app purchases
12
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
kawaiiNihongo - Learn Japanese
Learn Kana, Kanji and Grammar!
Free

Learn Japanese for free with engaging flashcards, games, and story-driven lessons. Master Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and grammar through interactive exercises and native speaker audio. Customize your learning experience and progress at your own pace.

Learn Hiragana and KatakanaJLPT N5 grammar and KanjiOver 450 learning cards
πŸ“š Education
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Innovative Language Learning
Innovative Language Learning
Innovative Language Learning
Speak Spanish, French, German
Free

Learn to speak new languages quickly with short, engaging audio and video lessons created by experienced teachers. Access a vast library of content for over 30 languages and practice conversations from your first session.

Short audio/video lessons (3-15 minutes)Lessons taught by real teachersInstant practice with assessments
πŸ“š Education
(34K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard - RGB Theme
LED Keyboard custom for typing
Free

This app transforms your phone's keyboard into a vibrant, customizable light show with dazzling RGB effects and dynamic lighting that reacts to your typing. Enjoy enhanced functionality with features like swipe-to-type and multilingual support, all within a sleek user interface.

Customizable RGB themesDynamic lighting effectsStatic color options
πŸ”§ Utilities
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(28)
free with in-app purchases
17
IchiJi: Kanji Widgets
IchiJi: Kanji Widgets
IchiJi: Kanji Widgets
#1 App to Learn Japanese Kanji
Free

This app provides beautiful kanji widgets for your Apple devices, displaying one kanji at a time on your home or lock screen. Customize your learning by JLPT level, appearance, and rotation frequency for a calm and visual Japanese study habit.

Kanji widgets for iPhone, iPad, and Lock ScreenJLPT N5-N1 kanji supportKanji drawing practice with guided trace
πŸ“š Education
(1)
freemium
18
Khmer Smart Keyboard
Khmer Smart Keyboard
Khmer Smart Keyboard
by ALIEN DEV CO.,LTD
Free

A user-friendly keyboard app offering fast typing with flick gestures, word prediction, and easy language switching. Customize your experience with themes and emojis.

Fast typing with flick gestureWord predictionDelete by swiping left
πŸ”§ Utilities
(365)
ad-supported
19
TTKeyboard
TTKeyboard
TTKeyboard
Smart Myanmar Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app offers a smart input feature for faster typing and supports multiple Myanmar and Khmer character sets. Personalize your typing experience with a variety of colorful themes. It is compatible with all Apple devices.

Smart Input for faster typingMultiple Myanmar character sets (ZawGyi, MyanSan, Shan-Unicode, ZawGyi-Tai)Khmer keyboard support
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
πŸ”§ Utilities
(211)
freemium