# Katakana Sensei

> Learn to read Katakana

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1426478616](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1426478616)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1426478616`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skydea K.K.
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (58 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-10-01
- **First published:** 2018-09-22
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/katakana-sensei/id1426478616)
- **Website:** [http://brunchycafe.com](http://brunchycafe.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://brunchycafe.com/privacy](http://brunchycafe.com/privacy)

## Description

Katakana Sensei helps you learn Japanese Katakana reading through short, structured lessons and engaging word-reading challenges. It’s designed by the creators of Hiragana Sensei to make Katakana approachable for beginners and quick practice.

Note: The project is moving to a new JLRPG Quest app; it features artwork by Brunchy Cafe and invites learners to continue their path to Japanese literacy.

## Rankings

- #167,504 — Overall

## Review summary

Katakana Sensei is praised for its cute, easy-to-use interface and thorough explanations that help learners pick up Katakana quickly. Reviewers report strong learning value and rapid progress. However, several common issues recur: audio pronunciations failing on devices, content errors in Kotoba drills, and confusing progression/pacing in Kotoba challenges. These concerns temper the otherwise positive impressions.

### Pros

- Cute, visually appealing interface that's easy to use.
- Clean, simple interface and overall user-friendly learning experience.
- Effective for learning Katakana and fixing mistakes, with helpful explanations.
- Supports quick learning progress and covers key Katakana concepts well.

### Cons

- Audio/sound issues prevent hearing pronunciations on some devices.
- Content accuracy problems in Kotoba challenges (translation/romaji errors and incorrect drill answers).
- Kotoba progression and pacing issues (words shown before learned; lack of clear progress indicators).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1426478616)