Features & Capabilities

Kana Town is an educational Chrome extension designed to help learners master Hiragana, Katakana, and Japanese vocabulary through an engaging, keyboard-based approach.

It provides full lists of Hiragana and Katakana, thematically organized words with grammar notes, JLPT levels, polite forms, and kanji usage. The app uses a Spatial Repetition System (SRS) to schedule practice for you and avoids traditional multiple-choice quizzes, encouraging active recall.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Guillaume Bernard
Rating:
4.70
(65)
Version:
2.5.1 Last updated: 2018-03-25
Version code:
841571245
Creation date:
2016-03-12
Compatible devices:
Size:
32.69MB
URLs:
Website
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Guillaume Bernard
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kana-town/id1090787605
Website:
http://www.kanatown.com

User Reviews

Kana Town is praised as an effective kana trainer with a typing-based quiz approach, strong progress tracking, and a simple, ad-free mobile experience. It’s easy to use on the go and works well for beginners. However, users report stability issues after updates (crashes/blank cards) and a lack of audio pronunciations. Improvements in stability and adding audio could broaden its appeal.
Pros
  • Highly effective for learning hiragana and katakana.
  • Typing-based quizzes that require you to type answers, improving recall and reducing guessing.
  • Progress tracking and practice tools (track struggles, create mock exams, time-trial mode).
  • Simple, easy-to-use interface with on-the-go access and no ads.
  • Free entry with affordable vocab packs.
Cons
  • Stability issues after updates, including crashes, blank cards, and download problems.
  • Missing audio pronunciations and overall lack of sound; voice support would help.
Recent reviews
This is the best app I have ever used for learning kanji . But it has problems with the update. I wish they could fix it . It doesn’t download bundles
by Ka*****, 2026-02-12

Love it for Hiragana and Katakana. That is all I have used it for so far. Great app.
by Er*****, 2021-03-17

This app has been extremely useful as I practice hiragana.
by sm*****, 2020-07-27
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