Best Radical Japanese Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Radical is the household name in radical japanese, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Radical Japanese Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Radical: Kanji DictionaryRadical: Kanji DictionaryFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026
2JapaneseJapaneseFree4.8★ (3.6K)NoNoNov 2026
3imiwa?imiwa?Free4.5★ (263)NoYesNov 2026
4Learn Japanese by MindSnacksLearn Japanese by MindSnacksFree3.5★ (436)NoYesOct 2026
5Learn Japanese Kanji & KanaLearn Japanese Kanji & KanaFree4.9★ (2K)NoYesNov 2026
6Japanese Dictionary TakobotoJapanese Dictionary TakobotoFree4.7★ (58)NoNoNov 2026
7Japanese Business PhrasebookJapanese Business PhrasebookFree3.0★ (3)NoYesNov 2026
810 Minute Japanese10 Minute JapaneseFree3.7★ (395)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Radical Japanese

Radical: Kanji Dictionary#1

Radical: Kanji Dictionary by Carlos Ramos Fuentes

Kanji Made Radically Easier.
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app teaches the underlying structure of kanji by explaining phonetic radicals, which predict pronunciation when kanji are combined. It offers a comprehensive dictionary, vocabulary lists with mastery tracking, and structured courses to help learners understand, not just memorize, Japanese characters.

Japanese#2

Japanese by renzo Inc.

More than a dictionary
Strong Contender
🔍 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
imiwa?#3

imiwa? by Pierre-Phi di Costanzo

Japanese dictionary ++
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.5😊(263 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A comprehensive offline Japanese dictionary supporting multiple languages for definitions. It includes kanji information, example sentences, and conjugation tools, making it suitable for learners of all levels.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent dictionary with comprehensive features
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 💡 Offline functionality is very useful
  • 🚀 Fast lookup and analysis of text
  • 👍 Detailed kanji information including stroke order

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 App takes up a lot of storage space
  • 👎 Some translations and example sentences are unreliable
  • 👎 Lack of handwriting input for kanji lookup

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FAQ about Radical Japanese

What are the best radical japanese apps for iPhone?
Radical: Kanji Dictionary tops our radical japanese apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top radical japanese apps we rank are free to download, including Radical: Kanji Dictionary and Japanese.
Radical: Kanji Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ radical japanese apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.