Learn over 1,000 basic Japanese Kanji characters through interactive tracing and animated stroke order guides. Progress through grade levels and utilize smart search to master characters.






249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Kanji Stroke Order Master is the household name in kanji stroke order master, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
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| 1 | Free | 4.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 2 | Free | 4.7★ (7.1K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 4 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 5 | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 6 | Free | 4.0★ (84) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 | |
| 7 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 8 | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |






Learn over 1,000 basic Japanese Kanji characters through interactive tracing and animated stroke order guides. Progress through grade levels and utilize smart search to master characters.





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.









This app helps second graders learn the correct stroke order for 80 essential kanji characters. It offers a simple, self-guided practice experience and allows users to save their practice sessions as keepsakes.


This app helps users learn and look up Kanji characters. It offers multiple search methods, including handwriting and radicals, along with pronunciation, meaning, and stroke order details. A built-in Japanese-English and Japanese-Japanese dictionary and translator are also included.




Learn the stroke order for 196 second-grade Japanese Kanji characters with animated demonstrations. Save your traced characters as keepsakes. This free app is designed for the Japanese Kanji Proficiency Test.


Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters through a fun, game-like experience. Compete against a robot to master the correct stroke order for 185 fifth-grade Kanji.










Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters with a fun game. This app helps you learn the correct stroke order for 200 fourth-grade Kanji by competing against a virtual opponent. Make learning Kanji engaging and effective.






This app offers free practice for first-grade Japanese kanji stroke order. It allows children to practice independently and save their work as cherished memories. The interface is designed for simplicity, making it easy for young learners.






Master Japanese Kanji for the JLPT exam with this comprehensive learning app. It offers smart review, stroke order guidance, and vocabulary practice, organized by JLPT levels N5-N1.