Best Katakana Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right katakana keyboard apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Katakana Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Katakana Table KeyboardKatakana Table KeyboardFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
2Japanese KeyboardJapanese KeyboardFree3.0★ (25)NoNoAug 2026
3Japanese Keyboard - Japan TextJapanese Keyboard - Japan TextFree3.3★ (28)YesYesJul 2026
4Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.6★ (7)YesNoJul 2026
5Japanese Keyboard & TranslatorJapanese Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.7★ (3)NoYesMay 2026
6Japanese Keyboard : TranslatorJapanese Keyboard : TranslatorFree1.8★ (5)YesYesJul 2026
7Japanese Keyboard - TranslatorJapanese Keyboard - TranslatorFree3.5★ (211)YesYesJul 2026
8Katakana ExamplesKatakana ExamplesFreeNoNoMay 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#2

Japanese Keyboard by Christian Rusche

Keyboard and dictionary in one
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
3.0(25 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.

Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text#3

Japanese Keyboard - Japan Text by Bhavik Savaliya

Japanese Input Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.3(28 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Katakana Keyboard apps to explore

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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
🔧 Utilities
(7)
ad-supported
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
Katakana Examples
Katakana Examples
Katakana Examples
Practice typing in Katakana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
KotoKey: Custom Keyboard
Mechanical Key Sounds & Themes
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
Hiragana Table Keyboard Pro
by Yuichi HARA
$0.99

Type Japanese characters with a dedicated hiragana keyboard. Access a vocabulary of 4000 kanji and 300 katakana words, ideal for JLPT exam preparation. This keyboard prioritizes user privacy by not requiring full access.

Hiragana table style keyboardJLPT N2-N5 vocabulary4000 kanji words
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
11
Furika — Kana Flick Practice
Furika — Kana Flick Practice
Furika — Kana Flick Practice
Learn Japanese Typing & Kanji
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Katakana Guesser
Katakana Guesser
Katakana Guesser
Practice reading katakana
Free

Practice reading Japanese katakana by sounding out real words. Hear words spoken aloud, play with over 600 words, and choose between timed or relaxed modes. Ideal for beginners, travelers, and self-learners.

Sound out real Japanese wordsHear words spoken aloudOver 600 katakana words
📚 Education
(1)
ad-supported
13
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Fonts, Auto Paste & Text Art
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
K Keyboard - Myanmar
K Keyboard - Myanmar
K Keyboard - Myanmar
Myanmar keyboard & translate
Free

This app offers a specialized typing experience for Myanmar languages with smart reordering and word suggestions. It includes built-in translation for over 100 languages and extensive customization options for themes and layouts. Handy tools like a clipboard manager and text editor are also integrated.

Myanmar Unicode typing with smart reorderingWord prediction and suggestionsBuilt-in translation for 100+ languages
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
15
Hiragana Table Keyboard Ultra
Hiragana Table Keyboard Ultra
Hiragana Table Keyboard Ultra
by Yuichi HARA
$1.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
Katakana Practice - Learn Kana
Katakana Practice - Learn Kana
Katakana Practice - Learn Kana
Master the Japanese Katakana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Magic Keyboard Maker – Custom Color Keyboards with New Backgrounds and Fonts
Magic Keyboard Maker – Custom Color Keyboards with New Backgrounds and Fonts
Magic Keyboard Maker – Custom Color Keyboards with New Backgrounds and Fonts
by Sandra Djukic
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Japanese Keyboard Trainer
Master hiragana & katakana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
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
(13K)
ad-supported
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 August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top katakana keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Katakana Table Keyboard and Japanese Keyboard.
Katakana Table Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ katakana keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.