# RoboKana: Japanese Writing

> Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1322000057](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1322000057)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1322000057`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Olena Bachurina
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (1,955 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2017-12-14
- **Size:** 172 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/robokana-japanese-writing/id1322000057)
- **Website:** [https://robokana.com/](https://robokana.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/24aba93789b1ec3652ff3bbc8c062f64](https://www.termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/24aba93789b1ec3652ff3bbc8c062f64)

## Description

Real handwriting experience for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji at JLPT N5–N3 levels. Robokana is a handy study tool to memorize Kana and Kanji by practicing writing and reading, with an interactive textbook feel: stroke order animations, pronunciation, on-screen drawing, and automatic feedback with repetition.

Kana features include animated stroke order hints, Dakuten/Handakuten support, and an exam mode. Kanji features cover meanings, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, radicals, and word compounds; training muscle memory through handwriting; voice practice by reading aloud; and mixed recognition tasks. Additional features include custom character sets, a configurable calligraphic brush, and learning statistics. Note: content is partially free with in-app purchases to unlock all material.

## Rankings

- #39,905 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana as an effective, affordable tool for memorizing kana and kanji, with strong emphasis on writing practice, stroke order, and pronunciation. The app’s minimal, easy-to-use interface and ability to build custom study lists are frequently highlighted as major positives. Many users feel the price is a good deal and appreciate no ongoing subscription. The main downside across comments is content breadth, especially the absence of full N1/N2 kanji lists, with some calling for more structure and cross-device syncing in future updates.

### Pros

- Effective kanji and kana learning with stroke-order writing practice and pronunciation.
- Strong memorization aid and writing reinforcement for kanji and kana.
- Simple, minimal interface that makes learning straightforward.
- Ability to create custom study lists and tailor study materials.
- Great value for money with a one-time purchase and no subscription.

### Cons

- Content breadth is limited, especially the absence of full N1/N2 kanji lists.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1322000057)