250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 250+ nihongo kana apps on iOS, 20 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★ (13K) | No | No | Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.9★ (18K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (22K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (74) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.8★ (3.6K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | Yes | 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 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 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 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.
Master Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive lessons, stroke-by-stroke guidance, and spaced repetition. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and reinforce learning with printable sheets. The full curriculum is free with optional ads.
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.
Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana with pronunciation, stroke order, and writing practice. Features high-quality audio, smooth animations, and an intuitive interface. Supports a wide range of Apple devices.
Learn Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, and vocabulary through interactive exercises and a spaced repetition system. This app focuses on active recall rather than multiple-choice questions to enhance memorization and retention.
Master the Japanese writing systems with this app. It offers interactive lessons for learning, pronouncing, and writing hiragana and katakana, complete with audio pronunciation and stroke order guides.
Learn Japanese for free with engaging flashcards, games, and story-driven lessons. Master Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and grammar through interactive exercises and native speaker audio. Customize your learning experience and progress at your own pace.
Master Japanese characters with interactive flashcards and quizzes. Track your progress and focus on areas needing improvement. Supports Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, with an optional upgrade for full access.
