250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 250+ nihongo kana apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 5.0★ (4) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.8★ (22K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.8★ (13K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.9★ (18K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (74) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (3.6K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.8K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with interactive lessons and multiple practice modes. Designed for beginners, it offers offline learning and progress tracking with native audio. Learn to read and write basic Japanese words effectively.
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.
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.
Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this engaging app. It offers authentic pronunciation, diverse practice methods, and vocabulary building to make learning enjoyable and effective. Start your Japanese journey with a supportive mascot and smart learning tools.
Master the fundamentals of Japanese writing with this app. It teaches the 92 basic signs and their derivatives from the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, essential for beginners.
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.
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.
Master Japanese pronunciation and kana with this straightforward app. It offers interactive charts and exercises for hiragana, katakana, and various sound types. Customize voice settings and UI language for a personalized learning experience.
