Best Kanji Memory Hint Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the kanji memory hint category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 211+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Kanji Memory Hint Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English]Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English]Free3.9★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
2Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English]Free3.5★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
3Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English]Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English]Free5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
4Kanji Memory Hint 1 [Thai]Kanji Memory Hint 1 [Thai]FreeNoMay 2026
5Whats KanjiWhats KanjiFree2.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6Kanji RyokuchaKanji RyokuchaFree4.9★ (96)NoNoMay 2026
7Kanji Memory Hint 2 [Thai]Kanji Memory Hint 2 [Thai]FreeNoMay 2026
8Kanji 2048: Merge 日本語 TilesKanji 2048: Merge 日本語 TilesFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Kanji Memory Hint

Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English]#3

Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] by The Japan Foundation

Worth Considering
📚 Education
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] screenshot 1
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] screenshot 2
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] screenshot 3
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] screenshot 4
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [English] screenshot 5

Learn Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic pictures and interactive games. This app offers a fun and effective way to memorize characters with visual aids, audio pronunciation, and example sentences. It's designed for elementary-level learners and anyone interested in the Japanese writing system.

More Kanji Memory Hint apps to explore

4
Kanji Memory Hint 1 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 1 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 1 [Thai]
by The Japan Foundation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
Whats Kanji
Whats Kanji
Whats Kanji
Recognize Kanji with camera
Free

Instantly recognize Japanese Kanji characters using your device's camera. Capture an image, and the app will identify the characters, providing their meanings and pronunciations through the OS dictionary. Learn Kanji on the go with this visual recognition tool.

Camera-based Kanji recognitionMeaning lookupPronunciation lookup
📚 Education
(1)
free
6
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
📚 Education
(96)
free
7
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 2 [Thai]
by The Japan Foundation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Kanji 2048: Merge 日本語 Tiles
Kanji 2048: Merge 日本語 Tiles
Kanji 2048: Merge 日本語 Tiles
Learn the Japanese Kanji 1-16
Free

A highly addictive game that combines puzzle-solving with kanji learning. Swipe to merge tiles and unlock new Japanese characters, aiming to reach the highest kanji level. Offers helpful learning tips and pronunciation playback.

Kanji merging puzzle gameplayUnlock kanji up to level 16Kanji reference chart
📚 Education
(2)
free
9
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1
Free

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.

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews
📚 Education
(7K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Kanji Maru Lite
Kanji Maru Lite
Kanji Maru Lite
Primary Kanjis in the Bubbles
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [Thai]
Kanji Memory Hint 3 [Thai]
by The Japan Foundation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
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
📚 Education
(299)
free
13
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
📚 Education
(632)
free
14
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
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
📚 Education
(142)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
🔍 Reference
(8.7K)
free
17
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
📚 Education
(83)
free
18
Ringotan
Ringotan
Ringotan
Learn Japanese Kanji
Free

Master Japanese Kanji by practicing writing. This app uses advanced input detection and spaced repetition to help you learn quickly and effectively. Focuses on the physical act of writing characters, not just recognition.

Learn Kanji by writingAdvanced input detectionSpaced repetition system (SRS)
📚 Education
(558)
free
19
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar
Free

This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation
🔍 Reference
(1.8K)
freemium
20
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
📚 Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Kanji Memory Hint

What are the best kanji memory hint apps for iPhone?
Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English] tops our kanji memory hint apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 9 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top kanji memory hint apps we rank are free to download, including Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English] and Kanji Memory Hint 2 [English].
Kanji Memory Hint 1 [English] has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 211+ kanji memory hint apps on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Kanji Memory Hint 1 uses mnemonic pictures, sound, animation, stroke order, and example sentences to help users remember kanji. It also includes simple explanations about the Japanese writing system.
While the app includes games to check understanding, specific progress tracking features are not detailed in the description. Users can gauge their learning through game performance.