Kanapp: Trace & Learn Letters
Kana, Kanji, Hangul & Alphabet
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Joyful Japanese handwriting practice app! 100% ad-free with gentle stroke guides, crystal-clear native voices, and confetti celebrations.
[A Joyful Tracing App for Ages 3–6 & Japanese Beginners]
Learn Hiragana: Kanapp Tracing is a delightful picture-book handwriting app designed for preschoolers and beginners starting their Japanese journey.
Step into a colorful world and trace Hiragana, Katakana, Grade 1 Kanji, numbers, and the English alphabet with intuitive finger guidance.
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◆ Why Choose Learn Hiragana: Kanapp Tracing?
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[1. Crystal-Clear Native Audio]
Every character features warm, crystal-clear native Japanese pronunciations. Hearing the melodic cadence while tracing helps children naturally connect sounds with shapes.
[2. Forgiving Stroke Evaluation for Small Fingers]
Fine motor skills are still developing in early childhood. Strict apps that demand millimeter precision lead to frustration. Learn Hiragana: Kanapp Tracing warmly accommodates natural wobbles, reinforcing proper stroke order without discouraging the learner.
[3. Rewarding Confetti Celebrations]
Completing a stroke unleashes joyous confetti showers and cheerful fanfare! This immediate positive reinforcement turns practice into proud accomplishment.
[4. 100% Ad-Free with Parental Gate]
Zero banner commercials, video popups, or external interruptions. In-app settings and purchase options are protected behind a secure Parental Gate.
[5. Full Offline Functionality]
All stroke data and audio are stored locally. Enjoy distraction-free learning during airplane flights, road trips, and in places without Wi-Fi.
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◆ Curriculum & Add-On Packs
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- Hiragana 46 Characters (100% Free Forever)
- Katakana 46 Characters (Add-on Pack)
- Numbers 1 to 10 (Add-on Pack)
- Alphabet A-Z (Add-on Pack)
- Elementary School Kanji: 80 Characters (Add-on Pack)
- Korean Hangul (Add-on Pack)
All add-on packs are one-time permanent purchases (Non-Consumable). No monthly subscriptions, ever. Supports Apple Family Sharing.
Download Learn Hiragana: Kanapp Tracing today and unlock the joy of handwriting!
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[New Character Packs & Bundle Available!]
- Added Taiwan Bopomofo (Zhuyin) pack
- Added Thai Consonants (44 letters) pack
- Added "All Characters Bundle" to unlock all character packs at a special bundle discount
The developer, Ikuya Terasaka, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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Information
- Seller
- Ikuya Terasaka
- Size
- 20.4 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Made for Ages 0–5
This app is rated 4+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Bopomofo (Zhuyin) $0.99
- All Characters Bundle $4.99
- Support the Developer (Coffee) $2.99
- Numbers $0.99
- Alphabet $0.99
- Kanji (Grade 1) $0.99
- Korean (Hangul) $0.99
- Katakana $0.99
- Copyright
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