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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Learn Japanese with TicTic
Tinoon Eirl
Words interactive stories
Interactive picture book featuring audio and illustrated words. Explore 24 categories to vocabulary, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Add custom content to My Photo Album. Includes funny animations and universal compatibility.

hiragana_tango
KENJI HIOKI
Learn hiragana with voice sounds
Learn Japanese hiragana characters with audio pronunciation. Practice basic vocabulary through interactive exercises. Test knowledge with quizzes and track progress over time.




Learn Languages with Dr. Moku
Byrne Bob
Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Chinese animated lessons
Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, Korean Hangul, Arabic, and Chinese Mandarin through animated lessons. Use mnemonics to remember characters, sounds, and meanings. Practice reading, writing, and speaking visual and verbal cues.

Tchin: Learn Japanese-Hiragana
淑贤 冯
Learn Japanese through engaging manga stories.
The app uses manga stories to teach Japanese to beginners. Professional teachers and voice actors provide content and recordings.


Midori (Japanese Dictionary)
Sukolsak Sakshuwong
Look up words and translate instantly
Look up Japanese-English and English-Japanese words with detailed entries, readings, and meanings. Explore kanji with breakdowns and example compounds. Find example sentences with furigana for pronunciation guidance.

Hiragana & Katakana Master
NAOYA ONO
Learn and with flashcards
Learn Japanese and with flashcards that test recognition in both directions. Take multiple-choice quizzes to reinforce character reading. Practice writing characters with guided tracing. Track progress through in- statistics.


Word of the Day・Vocabulary
Vocabulous US, Inc.
Test words, learn meanings, master vocabulary
Learn new vocabulary through daily challenges and quizzes. Discover definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation guides. Track progress over time and review words for retention.


Langmate: Japanese Friends
Langmate Inc.
Meet Japanese locals and learn the language
Connect with Japanese language partners for conversation practice. Learn cultural insights and vocabulary through real interactions. Join group chats and participate in language exchange sessions.




iago - Learn Japanese
Iago Education Inc.
Through visual stories
Through interactive visual stories featuring characters like Iako-chan and . Practice speaking with real-time pronunciation feedback. Customize your language curriculum based on various scenarios.

First Words Japanese
Learning Touch LLC
Learn hiragana and katakana with games
Learn hiragana and katakana through interactive word recognition games. Explore 100 toddler-friendly across categories like animals, vehicles, colors, shapes, and household items. Tap to hear pronunciations and repeat for reinforcement.
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