Best Kirishi Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated October 2026

Finding the right kirishi apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Kirishi Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	なでアザラシ	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
2	Japanese Dictionary Takoboto	Free	4.7★ (57)	No	No	Oct 2026
3	Kinyarwanda Bible. Biblia Yera	Free	4.8★ (1.6K)	Yes	No	Oct 2026
4	Benihana	Free	2.3★ (58)	No	No	Oct 2026
5	Tsurukame - For WaniKani	Free	4.7★ (635)	No	No	Oct 2026
6	Ringotan	Free	4.9★ (574)	No	No	Oct 2026
7	Dhamma Yaung Chi	Free	5.0★ (7)	No	No	Oct 2026
8	Japanese	Free	4.8★ (3.6K)	No	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Kirishi

#1

なでアザラシ by KENICHI TAKAOKA

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

0.0(0 ratings)

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#2

Japanese Dictionary Takoboto by Ondrej Benovsky

Japanese language study tool

Strong Contender

4.7(57 ratings)

Free

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This app is a comprehensive Japanese-English dictionary and language learning tool. It offers detailed information on words, including example sentences, kanji details, and conjugated forms. Search functionality supports various input methods like kanji, kana, and romaji.

#3

Kinyarwanda Bible. Biblia Yera by Oleg Shukalovich

Rwanda. King James Version KJV

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.8😊(1.6K ratings)

FreeAds

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Access the Holy Bible in the Kinyarwanda language. This app provides the sacred text for users to read and study the scriptures. It's designed for individuals seeking spiritual guidance and religious texts in their native tongue.

What We Love

👍 Easy to read
👍 Helpful for foreign language speakers
👍 Useful for personal Bible study
👍 Praise for the app's creativity

Room to Improve

🐛 Ads disruptive while reading Bible
🐛 Book names in short form not easy to recognize
🐛 Inaccurate Bible references due to title formatting
🔍 Difficult to find specific topics in table of contents

More Kirishi apps to explore

by Benihana, Inc.

Explore a menu of Japanese-inspired Teppanyaki and sushi, featuring popular dishes like Hibachi Chicken Rice, USDA Choice beef, and fresh seafood. Satisfy your cravings with a variety of appetizers and specialty sushi options.

Japanese Teppanyaki dishesSushi and specialty rollsHibachi Chicken Rice

🍔 Food & Drink

Tsurukame - For WaniKani

Tsurukame - For WaniKani

Tsurukame - For WaniKani

Learn Japanese Kanji

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

Learn Japanese Kanji

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)

Dhamma Yaung Chi

Dhamma Yaung Chi

Dhamma Yaung Chi

Easily worship the Buddha with devotional verses and chants. This app provides a collection of Buddhist scriptures and reflections for listening and recitation, all in one convenient digital format.

Devotional verses for Buddha worshipCollection of Buddhist scripturesListen and recite chants

More than a dictionary

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

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

Learn Japanese hiragana characters through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with various quizzes and access a pronunciation guide. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

Mnemonic pictures, sound, and animation for memorizationVariety of quizzes to test understandingExplanations of the Japanese writing system

Shinkansen smartEX App

Shinkansen smartEX App

Shinkansen smartEX App

Tokaido/Sanyo/KyushuShinkansen

Easily reserve Shinkansen seats, hotels, and activities. Enjoy discounts for early bookings and flexible changes. Access station and train service information, and use QR tickets or designated IC cards for seamless travel.

Reserve Shinkansen seatsBook hotels and activitiesEarly booking discounts

free with in-app purchases

Hiragana Sensei 2

Hiragana Sensei 2

Hiragana Sensei 2

Learn Japanese Hiragana!

Master Japanese hiragana through engaging mini-games and interactive stories. This app offers bite-sized lessons for beginners and vocabulary building for intermediate learners, with cultural insights included. Enjoy offline functionality for learning on the go.

Learn hiragana in mini-gamesBuild Japanese vocabularyStudy collected words

free with in-app purchases

Meditation, Study, Inspiration

Explore spiritual teachings and guided meditations based on Paramahansa Yogananda's wisdom. Access digital lessons, audio recordings, and live online meditations to cultivate peace, joy, and a balanced spiritual life.

Guided meditationsLive online meditationsDigital SRF/YSS Lessons

Daily Kanji: JLPT N5-N1

Daily Kanji: JLPT N5-N1

Daily Kanji: JLPT N5-N1

Study Japanese kanji & reading

Master Japanese kanji with a smart spaced-repetition system. Learn all 2,136 jōyō kanji from JLPT N5 to N1 with example sentences, native audio, and progress tracking. Daily reminders help you maintain your learning streak.

Spaced repetition systemAll 2,136 jōyō kanjiJLPT level organization

EKITAG｜Digital Stamps

EKITAG｜Digital Stamps

EKITAG｜Digital Stamps

Collect digital station stamps

Collect digital station stamps by scanning NFC tags on local Japanese trains. Combine your collected stamps into photos to preserve travel memories. Discover rare and event-exclusive stamps as new stations are gradually added.

Collect digital station stamps via NFCSave stamps within the appCombine stamps into photos

free with in-app purchases

🍔 Food & Drink

Learn Language Phrases: Phramo

Learn Language Phrases: Phramo

Learn Language Phrases: Phramo

Spanish, Japanese, French & AI

This app helps you speak naturally in 15 languages by providing real-life phrases, not just textbook translations. It uses AI to explain usage and offers quizzes and review reminders to help you retain what you learn. Ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing practical language skills.

Natural phrase generation with AI15 languages supportedExample conversations with audio

Sharingan Eye Camera - Ninja

Sharingan Eye Camera - Ninja

Sharingan Eye Camera - Ninja

Jutsu & Anime Photo Editor

Transform your photos with exotic eye colors and effects inspired by anime and ninja lore. Easily add sharingan, rinnegan, and other powerful eye styles to your pictures. Edit, save, and share your creations with friends.

Hundreds of exotic eye colors and effectsSharingan, Rinnegan, and Mangekyo Sharingan eyesAmaterasu, Shuriken, Rasengan, and Ninja weapon stickers

📷 Photo & Video

free with in-app purchases

Sakura Hibachi Sushi

Sakura Hibachi Sushi

Sakura Hibachi Sushi

Easily order fresh, high-quality Japanese cuisine for pickup and earn rewards on every purchase. Customize your orders, refer friends for credits, and access exclusive deals and digital gift cards.

Order ahead for pickupCustomized menu for re-orderingReferral credits

🍔 Food & Drink

Kanji Garden Japanese

Kanji Garden Japanese

Kanji Garden Japanese

Grow your kanji knowledge

This app helps Japanese language learners master kanji through personalized study plans and spaced repetition. It focuses on understanding kanji components for easier recognition and retention, with smart reviewing and detailed progress tracking.

Personalized study plansSpaced repetition systemContextual vocabulary testing

Japanese Kanji Stories

Japanese Kanji Stories

Japanese Kanji Stories

Master kanji through stories

Master Japanese kanji through engaging mnemonic stories and guided writing exercises. This app features a smart review system that adapts to your learning pace and provides detailed progress tracking. Explore over 2,000 kanji connected in a unique constellation to understand their relationships.

2,000+ curated kanji storiesSmart adaptive review systemGuided writing exercises

FAQ about Kirishi

Are there free kirishi apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top kirishi apps we rank are free to download, including なでアザラシ and Japanese Dictionary Takoboto.

Does なでアザラシ have ads or in-app purchases?

なでアザラシ shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many kirishi apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ kirishi apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.