• Fixed an issue where handwriting recognition could stay stuck on the retry screen on first launch, even after it was ready. • Fixed an issue where tapping retry could mark your kanji as incorrect. • You can now start writing right away while recognition is getting ready. The Check button turns on automatically once it's ready. • Bonus practice now waits until recognition is ready before checking your answer.

• Handwriting recognition now starts preparing at app launch, reducing the wait before your first practice. • Fixed an issue where the loading indicator could remain after the recognition model finished downloading. • Refined key button heights and screen layouts. • Improved tap feedback for the rating buttons on the level completion screen.

• Swipe through cards on the completion screen to see the kanji you wrote today. Tap a card to practice it again. • Get clearer feedback when a kanji’s shape differs or it has too few or too many strokes. • Refined the cards and buttons on the completion screen. • The Back button now stays at the top of the results screen for easier navigation.

- Choose how many kanji to write each day. On top of the default 8 (1 daily kanji + 7 bonus), you can pick 20, 30, or 40. - After the bonus, keep going with new kanji in Extra practice. - See how much you've written today at a glance on the completion screen. - More accurate checking. Answers with too few strokes are marked wrong, and you'll see a clear message when you miss. - Tapping a notification now opens today's kanji directly. Notifications also arrive on your local time. - Minor improvements and stability fixes.

- We now remind you before your streak breaks. If you haven't written today's kanji yet, you'll get one more reminder 3 hours after your set notification time. - Tap the notification to go straight to today's kanji. - Library progress now shows from your very first kanji. - Fixed the layout of the level badge and today's study mark in the library.

• Improved the Library to prioritize your current study level. • Added clearer progress tracking for each level. • Improved calendar records and study streak tracking based on completed sessions. • Improved sorting and visibility of recently studied kanji. • Refined the interface across English, Japanese, and Korean.

Premium Kanji Learning Is Here! ■ New Kanji Levels: 4, 3, Pre-2, and 2 (Premium) You can now practice writing all 2,136 Joyo Kanji (commonly used Japanese characters) by hand. The 1,110 newly added kanji include stroke order guides, example sentences, and vocabulary. ■ Levels 10–5 Remain Free All existing learning features for Levels 10 through 5 will continue to be available for free. ■ One-Time Purchase, No Subscription Unlock premium features with a single purchase. No monthly fees or recurring subscriptions. You can restore your purchase from Settings when switching devices. ■ Pre-1 and Level 1 Coming Soon We plan to add Pre-1 and Level 1 kanji in future updates. Existing premium users will get access to these new levels at no additional cost. ■ Improved Handwriting Recognition We’ve improved recognition of variant kanji forms, including characters such as 剥, 填, 頬, and 叱. We’ll continue improving BlankToKanji to make learning Japanese kanji more enjoyable and effective.

New: Stroke order view (free) · Tap "Stroke order" to watch each stroke drawn in order · Auto-advance pauses while you view it · Auto-advance now waits until you finish writing · A short hint appears when strokes are missing

A clearer Library ・New level chips let you filter by kanji level (or view all levels) ・Kanji are sorted by level, with your most recently learned ones first ・Kanji from other levels now show a small level tag More accurate readings ・Reading lists now show only the official Jōyō kanji readings ・Main readings have been corrected to match school and Kanken standards Example sentences added for 37 more kanji Example sentences now sound more natural when read aloud You'll be notified in the app when a new version is available Plus minor bug fixes. One kanji a day, written from memory.

・Fixed misaligned underlines in example sentences ・Improved example sentence audio ・Example sentences and word usage are now available for Grades 9 and 8 ・Self-assessment is saved only when you choose it ・See all grades' "Got it" and "Practice" kanji together in the Library

More accurate handwriting grading We fixed an issue where loosely similar strokes were marked correct. Now only properly written kanji count as correct. For today's kanji, tap "Recognize" when you're done writing, and if it's wrong, you can tap "Write again" right away. Today's kanji stays the same We fixed an issue where reopening the app on the same day could change today's kanji. It now stays until you tap "Done studying." A more accurate library Only kanji you mark as "Done studying" are saved to your library. "Got it for now" is selected by default for how well you remembered, and you can change it anytime. We also fixed an issue where your choice wasn't saved during library review and repeat writing. A celebration when you finish a level See how many kanji you've written and continue to the next level. See data sources in the app You can now view the sources of kanji and example data in Settings. Making the app better To improve the app, we've started collecting anonymous usage statistics and error reports that don't identify you. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What's new in version 1.2.0 ・Words & example sentences: Common words and example sentences are now available for Kanken Levels 10, 7, 6, and 5. Expand them below the card after studying. ・Listen to examples: Tap the speaker icon to hear the full example sentence. ・Kanji are now displayed in the Noto Serif JP font. ・Words for Levels 9 and 8 are coming in a future update. ・Other UI improvements and stability fixes

・Notifications now arrive in your app language (English/Japanese/Korean) ・The home screen app name now matches your device language ・Resetting your learning history no longer resets your notification settings ・Kanji are now centered properly on cards ・Polished some wording and screens

- Korean, Japanese & English — now available in 3 languages - Kun'yomi (Japanese reading) now shown on the home screen - Improved layout on the level selection screen - General UI text improvements