# Hiragana & Katakana Trainer

> Learn Japanese characters

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1583039052](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1583039052)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1583039052`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Philipp Straub
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-26
- **First published:** 2021-10-14
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiragana-katakana-trainer/id1583039052)
- **Website:** [https://www.philstraub.com/](https://www.philstraub.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.philstraub.com/privacy/learn.html](https://www.philstraub.com/privacy/learn.html)

## Description

Learning Hiragana and Katakana is the essential first step to reading Japanese. These syllabaries appear everywhere: signs, menus, train stations and study materials. Mastering them early makes navigation and further language learning much easier. This app provides a structured approach that focuses on clarity, efficiency and sustainable long-term memory.

At the core is an adaptive spaced repetition system that adjusts review intervals according to your real memory performance. If you remember a character after a longer interval than expected, the system increases the next interval. If you hesitate or forget, the interval decreases without resetting your overall progress. This creates a balanced learning path tailored to your abilities.

Two learning modes support different needs. Multiple Choice allows quick practice and helps build pattern recognition. Self-Assessment encourages active recall: you view a character, try to remember the reading, then judge whether you knew it, almost knew it or did not know it. This mode strengthens long-term retention by engaging deeper memory processes.

All kana categories are included: Hiragana gojūon (46), yōon (21), dakuten and handakuten sets (25 + 12), Katakana gojūon (46), yōon (21), and their dakuten and handakuten sets (25 + 12). In total, 208 characters distributed across clear groups. You can choose the direction of practice, such as Kana → Romaji, Romaji → Kana or pronunciation-based prompts. You may change your configuration at any time without losing progress.

Each category has its own test. All characters appear once and results earn a silver or gold medal. Tests offer a transparent way to measure improvement over time.

A full card browser is included for free exploration and review.

## Rankings

- #322,261 — Overall

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