Best Katakana Keyboard Apps

232+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right katakana keyboard apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 232+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Katakana Keyboard Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Katakana Table KeyboardKatakana Table KeyboardFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
2Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.6★ (7)YesNoJul 2026
3Japanese KeyboardJapanese KeyboardFree3.0★ (23)NoNoJul 2026
4Japanese Keyboard : TranslatorJapanese Keyboard : TranslatorFree1.8★ (5)YesYesJul 2026
5Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesJul 2026
6Kana - Hiragana and KatakanaKana - Hiragana and KatakanaFree4.8★ (10K)YesNoJul 2026
7SimejiSimejiFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesJul 2026
8Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.7★ (3)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Katakana Keyboard

Katakana Table Keyboard#1

Katakana Table Keyboard by Yuichi HARA

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Type Japanese Katakana characters with a convenient table-style keyboard. Ideal for learners, this app offers a secure typing experience without requiring full access permissions. Easily set up and use for your Japanese studies.

Japanese Keyboard & Translator#2

Japanese Keyboard & Translator by Trupti Parsaniya

English to Japanese Translator
Strong Contender
🔧 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#3

Japanese Keyboard by Christian Rusche

Keyboard and dictionary in one
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
3.0(23 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.

More Katakana Keyboard apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Kana - Hiragana and Katakana
Learn Japanese • 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
📚 Education
(10K)
ad-supported
7
Simeji
Simeji
Simeji
Japanese Emoji Keyboard
Free

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.

Skinnable keyboard with custom wallpapers and themesExtensive emoticon and emoji library with rankingsCloud-based dictionary with 2M entries
🔧 Utilities
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji
Hiragana, Kanji, and 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
10
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
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
(28)
free with in-app purchases
12
Katakana Sensei
Katakana Sensei
Katakana Sensei
Learn to read Katakana
Free

Master Japanese Katakana characters with engaging lessons and word reading challenges. This app provides an easy and memorable way to practice and learn the basic Katakana script, perfect for beginners starting their Japanese language journey.

Learn Katakana charactersShort lessonsWord reading challenges
📚 Education
(55)
free
13
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Fonts & Auto Paste in Keyboard
Free

Type with a wide variety of cool fonts, GIFs, and stickers directly from your keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with custom themes, colors, and effects. Quickly send pre-saved text with the auto-paste feature.

Cool fontsGIFs and stickersCustom keyboard themes
🔧 Utilities
(195K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Kana - type japanese
Kana - type japanese
Kana - type japanese
Kana keyboard practice app
Free

Master Japanese hiragana typing with interactive exercises and a built-in keyboard. Learn new characters and vocabulary while improving speed and accuracy. Offers daily challenges and instant feedback for efficient practice.

Real-time typing practiceBuilt-in hiragana keyboardLearn while typing
📚 Education
(37)
free with in-app purchases
15
Kal Keyboard (Amharic)
Kal Keyboard (Amharic)
Kal Keyboard (Amharic)
by Lominat LLC
Free

This application offers a streamlined method for typing Fidel characters, supporting both double-tap and slide gestures for enhanced input. It features an advanced word prediction algorithm specifically designed for Amharic, significantly boosting typing speed.

Fast Fidel character typingDouble tap inputSlide input
🔧 Utilities
(7K)
free
16
Bagan Keyboard
Bagan Keyboard
Bagan Keyboard
Myanmar Keyboard
Free

This app offers an enhanced typing experience for the Myanmar language on iOS devices. It provides smart suggestions, shortcut phrases, and supports both Zawgyi and Myanmar Unicode fonts, making communication faster and easier.

Enhanced Myanmar typing systemSmart suggestionsPredefined shortcut phrases
🔧 Utilities
(833)
ad-supported
17
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
🔧 Utilities
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Tranlsator Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app allows users to type in Kurdish on a standard, fast keyboard while simultaneously learning new languages. It integrates translation features directly into the typing experience, eliminating the need for separate translation apps.

Standard and fast Kurdish typingReal-time language learningIntegrated translation
📚 Education
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Japanese-katakana
Japanese-katakana
Japanese-katakana
by hk2006
Free

Learn Japanese "katakana" through engaging mini-games. Practice reading, writing, and listening to master the script. This app makes learning fun and interactive.

Learn katakanaMini-gamesReading practice
📚 Education
(13)
free
20
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

FAQ about Katakana Keyboard

What are the best katakana keyboard apps for iPhone?
Katakana Table Keyboard tops our katakana keyboard apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top katakana keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Katakana Table Keyboard and Japanese Keyboard & Translator.
Katakana Table Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 232+ katakana keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
To set up Katakana Table Keyboard, go to your device's Settings, then navigate to Keyboard, and select 'Add KTK'. This allows you to easily switch to the Katakana keyboard when needed.
No, Katakana Table Keyboard is designed to be secure and does not require 'Allow Full Access'. This means your typing data remains private and is not shared with the app.