Apps Like iKana for iPhone and iPad
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.
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kawaiiDungeon - Learn Japanese
Jan Dittmer
With hiragana and katakana
By reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and vocabulary in interactive dungeons. Practice vocabulary through game-like challenges. Track progress and unlock new levels as skills improve. Share achievements with friends. No ads or in- purchases.

Hiragana & Katakana Trainer
Philipp Straub
Learn and syllabaries
Learn and with an adaptive spaced repetition system that adjusts review intervals based on memory performance. Practice writing characters, listen to audio pronunciations, and take quizzes to test recall.




Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!
Luli Languages LLC
With lessons and quizzes
Japanese with lessons covering On and Kun readings, JLPT levels, and quiz-style practice. Translate between English and Japanese. Review past lessons and listen to audio pronunciations without needing network access.

Learn Japanese - HeyJapan
Linh Nguyen
In 15 minutes a day
From zero with daily 15-minute lessons. Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji through interactive drills. Practice vocabulary with flashcards and quizzes. Track progress with weekly goals and completion stats.


Drops: Language Learning Games
PLANB LABS OU
Learn languages with interactive games
Learn languages through interactive games and vocabulary practice. Choose from multiple languages including Spanish, Japanese, French, and others. Set goals, unlock achievements, and earn rewards.

iKanji - Learn Japanese Kanji
Rory Prior
Study and train Japanese kanji.
The app covers over 2,000 jouyou kanji, grouped by grade and JLPT level. It offers reference cards, vocabulary browsing, and multiple testing modes for readings, meanings, and compounds.

Scripts: Learn Chinese writing
PLANB LABS OU
Systems with interactive lessons
Systems including Korean Hangul, Japanese Hiragana and Katakana, Hanzi, ASL, Devanagari, Cyrillic, and Latin. Practice with mini games and minimalist illustrations. Complete daily 5-minute sessions to progress through lessons.



MOJiKana: Hiragana & Katakana
Hugecore Information Technology (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd.
Learn and characters
Learn and with illustrated characters and interactive exercises. Practice writing characters with on-screen tools. Test knowledge with quizzes and progress tracking. Receive instant feedback on writing accuracy.



Learn Japanese - jHami
Minh Pham
With vocabulary and JLPT practice
With vocabulary lessons covering JLPT N5 to N1. Practice over 10000 words organized by difficulty levels and topics. Test knowledge with quizzes and track progress through structured lessons.

Nihongo Lessons
Serpenti Sei Japan LLC
Learn Japanese with structured
Learn Japanese with structured covering hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, and grammar. Practice speaking and listening through interactive exercises. Track progress with quizzes and review sessions. Sync learning across devices.

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