Best Radical Japanese Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Radical is the household name in radical japanese, but it's far from the only option. We track 247+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Radical Japanese Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Radical: Kanji DictionaryRadical: Kanji DictionaryFreeNoYesJun 2026
2Mazii: Japanese DictionaryMazii: Japanese DictionaryFree4.6★ (353)YesYesSep 2026
3JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoSep 2026
4Learn Japanese by MindSnacksLearn Japanese by MindSnacksFree3.5★ (437)NoYesJul 2026
5Japanese Kanji StoriesJapanese Kanji StoriesFree4.2★ (13)NoYesSep 2026
6imiwa?imiwa?Free4.5★ (258)NoYesSep 2026
7Get Talking Japanese in Ten DaysGet Talking Japanese in Ten DaysFree4.0★ (6)NoYesAug 2026
8Japanese learning appsJapanese learning appsFree2.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Radical Japanese

Mazii: Japanese Dictionary#2

Mazii: Japanese Dictionary by Ghi Nguyen

Words, Grammar & AI Translator
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.6(353 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive Japanese dictionary with over 1 million entries, offering multiple search methods including camera, handwriting, voice, and text. It also includes grammar explanations, personalized flashcards, and JLPT mock tests to aid language learning.

Japanese#3

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(3.6K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with detailed information
  • 🔍 Efficient search options (kanji, radicals, handwriting)
  • 🗂️ Customizable vocabulary lists and flashcards
  • 💡 Helpful features like JLPT/Kanji Kentei levels, example sentences
  • 🆓 Completely free with no ads

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues, especially on newer iOS versions
  • 🔇 Text-to-speech function not working for some users
  • 🔀 Inconsistent organization of example sentences and conjugations

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FAQ about Radical Japanese

Are there free radical japanese apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top radical japanese apps we rank are free to download, including Radical: Kanji Dictionary and Mazii: Japanese Dictionary.
Radical: Kanji Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ radical japanese apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.