244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
The best the kodansha kanji usage guide apps and games on iPhone average 4.0★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | $9.99 | 4.7★ (3) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | $19.99 | 4.6★ (12) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 2.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | $14.99 | 4.8★ (4) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.9★ (8.7K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (53) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.0★ (84) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.1★ (11) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
This reference app helps intermediate Japanese learners understand and differentiate between kun homophones, words with the same kun reading but different kanji and meanings. It provides detailed usage articles, examples, and indexes for over 1,600 kanji.
This comprehensive dictionary app provides detailed information on 3,002 kanji characters, including meanings, readings, and stroke order diagrams. It offers multiple search methods and is designed for learners of Japanese.
Master the 100 most common Japanese Kanji characters to quickly improve your reading comprehension. This app helps you allocate your study time efficiently, focusing on the most frequently used characters for faster understanding.
This reference tool groups Japanese kanji characters by shared meaning, highlighting subtle differences and similarities. It helps intermediate and advanced learners distinguish between similar characters for a deeper understanding of written Japanese. Educators and translators will also find it invaluable.
This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.
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.
This app helps users learn and look up Kanji characters. It offers multiple search methods, including handwriting and radicals, along with pronunciation, meaning, and stroke order details. A built-in Japanese-English and Japanese-Japanese dictionary and translator are also included.
Master Japanese Kanji stroke order with this comprehensive educational tool. It offers detailed stroke order animations for thousands of characters, aiding in accurate memorization and writing practice.
Master essential Kanji for JLPT levels N5 through N1 with this comprehensive study tool. Features include animated writing guides, audio pronunciation, example sentences, and interactive flashcards and quizzes to track your learning progress.
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.
Master Japanese kanji through engaging lessons and visual aids. Learn 18 essential kanji categorized by theme and earn 'good job' stamps for completing sections. Compete with others by sharing your stamp count.
Master 317 basic kanji through over 1,100 vocabulary words. This app offers a self-paced learning experience with memorization, self-checking, audio pronunciations, and stroke order animations. Track your progress and focus on challenging kanji for efficient study.
Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.
This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.
Instantly identify and look up kanji characters in real-time using your device's camera. Perfect for deciphering unfamiliar kanji encountered while reading books or other materials.
This app serves as a reference guide for learning the 1,945 General-Use Kanji. It aids users in remembering readings, practicing stroke order, learning compound words, and listening to pronunciations. A widget provides a new Kanji daily.