# Hiragana Sensei

> Learn to read Hiragana!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1338823512](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1338823512)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1338823512`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skydea K.K.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (259 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.82
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-30
- **First published:** 2018-01-25
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiragana-sensei/id1338823512)
- **Website:** [https://brunchycafe.com](https://brunchycafe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://brunchycafe.com/privacy](https://brunchycafe.com/privacy)

## Description

Hiragana Sensei helps you learn to read Japanese Hiragana through concise lessons and word-reading challenges. The app is designed to be easy to practice and remember, so you can steadily build recognition of Hiragana characters and begin your Japanese learning journey.

The description also mentions related artwork by Brunchy Cafe and free iMessage stickers, expanding the learning experience with cultural and playful elements. It notes the project may be moving to a new JLRPG Quest app, inviting users to explore the new app while continuing to enjoy the learning content.

## Rankings

- #95,036 — Overall

## Review summary

Hiragana Sensei is praised for being easy to use, beginner-friendly, visually appealing, and free, with solid usefulness for learning Hiragana and revisiting lessons. However, multiple reviews report audio problems (no sound or delays) that hinder pronunciation practice, plus gaps in available content and some occasional content inconsistencies. Overall it's a strong, approachable tool for beginners, but needs fixes to audio and expansion of lessons.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly.
- Cute visuals with penguin characters that make learning engaging.
- Free to use with no ads or required payments.
- Helpful for learning Hiragana and great for reviewing lessons repeatedly.

### Cons

- Audio issues: no sound, delayed audio, or volume not working.
- Content gaps: limited number of lessons and missing content between some lessons (e.g., between 17 and 18).
- Occasional content/translation inconsistencies reported (e.g., pronunciation mappings and prompts).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1338823512)