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Learn Hiragana and Katakana with stroke animation

Learn Hiragana and Katakana with stroke animations and contracted syllables. Test recall with timed quizzes. Study over 700 common Japanese words using spaced repetition. View progress and review lessons.

by Rory Prior★ 0.00 ratingsEducation$5.99Data updated 2026-09-08

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  1. Trace and Learn! Japanese app icon

    Trace and Learn! Japanese

    Makorino LLC

    Letters, collect animations, learn

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana by tracing characters on the screen. Correct tracing is required to progress. Collect animations as you advance through increasingly difficult characters.

    ★ 4.513 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-09
  2. Write It! Japanese app icon

    Write It! Japanese

    Jernung, LLC

    Hiragana and katakana characters

    Learn hiragana and katakana characters through interactive lessons and practice. characters on screen for instant feedback. Track progress with built-in quizzes and exercises. Sync lessons across devices for consistent practice.

    ★ 4.82,303 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  3. PracticalJapanese app icon

    PracticalJapanese

    Ryan Kanno

    Learn Hiragana, Katakana, and vocabulary

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana with flashcards. Tap cards to view English and romaji pronunciations or listen to native audio. Basic vocabulary included. Kanji flashcards will be added later.

    ★ 4.918 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-02
  1. kanatomo app icon

    kanatomo

    Hwang Hosung

    Learn Japanese words with example sentences

    Learn Japanese vocabulary aligned with JLPT levels N1–N5. Study 1000 words with example sentences and native audio pronunciation. Take quizzes, tests, and reviews. Track progress and review history. Practice kana writing for hiragana and katakana.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  2. Wagotabi: Learn Japanese app icon

    Wagotabi: Learn Japanese

    WAGOTABI LIMITED

    With interactive lessons

    From scratch with interactive lessons and contextual practice. Practice reading, writing, and understanding through immersive content. Retain Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji through repetition and usage.

    ★ 4.91,575 ratingsEducation$4.99Data updated 2026-10-23
  3. Bunpo: Language Learning app icon

    Bunpo: Language Learning

    Bunpo Language Learning

    Languages with structured lessons

    , Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese with . Practice grammar, vocabulary, and speaking through structured lessons. Track progress with quizzes and real-life conversations. Receive feedback on pronunciation and accuracy.

    ★ 4.917,979 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-13
  4. Japanese Language 2026 app icon

    Japanese Language 2026

    nguyen thanh

    Learn hiragana and katakana with practice tests

    Learn with hiragana and katakana writing practice, alphabet tests, and vocabulary lessons for JLPT N5 to N2. Study 1000 words per level with flashcards, quizzes, and progress tracking. Practice kanji recognition and pronunciation.

    ★ 5.05 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  5. KanaDrills app icon

    KanaDrills

    Gestell, LLC

    Improve hiragana and katakana learning.

    The app helps users master Japanese kana, including hiragana and katakana, with drills. It offers customizable question counts and tracks progress with high scores, synchronizing across devices via iCloud.

    ★ 4.03 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-28
  6. Mirai Kana Chart - Hiragana & Katakana Writing Study Tool app icon

    Mirai Kana Chart - Hiragana & Katakana Writing Study Tool

    MIRAI INTERNASIONAL INDONESIA, PT

    Learn Japanese Kana Scripts Easily

    The app provides hiragana and katakana charts with stroke animations and writing practice. It includes audio of native Japanese pronunciation and flashcards with audio playback.

    ★ 4.02 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-10-10
  7. Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō app icon

    Learn Japanese Kanji: Benkyō

    App to Learn Pte. Ltd.

    Study with AI-driven drills

    Vocabulary and kanji with AI-driven drills that adapt to your progress. Review content anytime and track statistics. Access all materials offline. Customize quizzes with multiple input methods including handwriting recognition.

    ★ 4.73,525 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-19
  8. KanjiQ - Japanese Kanji AD app icon

    KanjiQ - Japanese Kanji AD

    Aribada, Inc.

    Learn Japanese kanji by writing.

    The app offers kanji study with animated stroke order, tracing practice, and quizzes. It includes kanji for school grades and JLPT levels, with readings, meanings, and example words.

    ★ 4.111 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-10-03
  9. Jp Mm Dicti app icon

    Jp Mm Dicti

    Phan Tai

    Learn Japanese words and phrases

    Translate words using kanji, hiragana, katakana, or Myanmar script. Access Japanese lessons for levels N5 to N1. Search for word meanings, writing, and examples. Includes exercises for practice.

    ★ 4.5320 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-17
  10. 1000+ Japanese Flash Cards app icon

    1000+ Japanese Flash Cards

    Paul Stevenson

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana with flashcards. Study over 900 common beginner words. are removed after correct answers or shuffled back after mistakes. Practice 10 at a time. Test knowledge in -to-English or English-to- formats.

    ★ 4.014 ratingsEducation$0.99Data updated 2026-09-08
  11. Hirakana - Kana and Kanji app icon

    Hirakana - Kana and Kanji

    Mustache Game Studio Ltda

    Play Hiragana, Katakana, and challenges

    Play Hiragana, Katakana, and characters in a timed challenge. Select correct answers to progress, with penalties for incorrect choices. Compete against friends and track performance metrics.

    ★ 4.721 ratingsGamesFreeData updated 2026-09-18
  12. Kanako - Learn Japanese Kana app icon

    Kanako - Learn Japanese Kana

    Kelly Yang

    Hiragana and katakana with quizzes and diagrams

    Hiragana and katakana with interactive quizzes, character tables, and diagrams. View explanations and pronunciation tips. Practice writing characters with guided exercises. Track progress with built-in assessments.

    ★ 5.05 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06
  13. Reina kana app icon

    Reina kana

    Arsene Soulie

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana

    Learn Hiragana and Katakana with interactive lessons and mnemonics for memory retention. Practice writing characters and recognize dakuten, yoon combinations, and modern Katakana sounds.

    ★ 0.00 ratingsEducationFreeData updated 2026-09-06

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