# Real Kana

> Learn Hiragana and Katakana

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id343807473](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id343807473)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id343807473`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Hoo Logic
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-07
- **First published:** 2009-12-11
- **Size:** 4.60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-01
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/real-kana/id343807473)
- **Website:** [https://realkana.com/app](https://realkana.com/app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://realkana.com/privacy](https://realkana.com/privacy)

## Description

The iOS version of Real Kana, the popular website for learning hiragana and katakana.

• keyboard, slideshow and swipe modes

• repeat problem characters

• native pronunciation

• basic scoring

• nine typefaces

• four backgrounds

• horizontal and vertical text

… and a simple, distraction-free interface.

Made in Tokyo.

## Review summary

Real Kana is widely praised for its effective, focused kana-learning experience with a clean, customizable interface and flexible training modes, making it a strong on-the-go study tool rivaling the website. However, persistent issues drag down the experience: lack of landscape/iPad support, stability crashes on newer iOS, a keyboard-visibility bug, weak onboarding, and mixed feedback on audio pronunciation.

### Pros

- Effective, focused tool for learning kana (hiragana/katakana) with a clean, customizable UI.
- Highly flexible practice options: fonts, sets, test modes for varied drills.
- Great for on-the-go study and for quick daily practice; helpful for reading and memorization.
- Audio pronunciation available for kana (as noted by some users), aiding retention.
- Preferred over the website for kana study; practical and reliable learning asset.

### Cons

- No landscape view / iPad landscape support (portrait-only limitation).
- Stability issues on newer iOS versions (crashes on iOS 18).
- Keyboard sometimes disappears after switching apps or unlocking the device.
- Weak onboarding/help/documentation and a UI flow that can be confusing for new users.
- Mixed/unclear feedback on audio pronunciation (some praise audio, others note its absence or mismatch).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id343807473)