# MochiKana Learn Hiragana

> Japanese Alphabets for starter

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1672956785](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1672956785)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1672956785`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anh Quach
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (272 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2023-04-11
- **Size:** 105 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mochikana-learn-hiragana/id1672956785)
- **Website:** [https://m.me/mochiglobal](https://m.me/mochiglobal)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mochidemy.com/privacy-and-policy](https://mochidemy.com/privacy-and-policy)

## Description

MochiKana Learn Hiragana is the most joyful Japanese alphabet learning application, helping you memorize Hiragana quickly with bright visuals and the cute Mochi & Michi guiding you along.

It offers a detailed, step-by-step learning path: character lessons (writing and pronunciation), practice lessons (words built from Hiragana/Katakana), and end-of-unit tests to measure progress. Perfect for starters who want a fun, engaging way to master Hiragana in a short time.

## Rankings

- #92,233 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise MochiKana for its clean, engaging interface, cute mascot, and strong visual mnemonics that help beginners learn Hiragana (and Katakana) quickly, with clear pronunciation and writing stroke guidance. The structured lessons feel organized and offer good value, especially with an annual plan. However, recurring bugs and crashes disrupt learning, and login/out issues and streak resets are common. A frequent complaint is the forced subscription/paywall gating access to content. Additionally, missing in-app notification controls and occasional navigation glitches detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Clean, engaging interface with a cute Mochi mascot and appealing visuals
- Effective for beginners: teaches Hiragana (and Katakana) with clear pronunciation and writing stroke guidance
- Structured, organized lessons that feel less random and progress logically
- Strong visual mnemonics and memory aids that help retention
- Good value, especially with the annual subscription, and an initial free lesson.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and crashes (freezes, stalled progress, streak not updating, writing continue issues)
- Forced/paywall subscription gating access to content and a confusing premium model
- Login/out problems and data loss or account issues after signing in
- Missing notification controls (no in-app toggle; OS notification settings don’t apply)
- Navigation and lesson-flow glitches (mislabeling sections, inability to proceed without paying)

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