Kana Hanko Learn hiragana and katakana, with no ads and no paywall
All 208 characters, tap-to-hear audio, a drill that brings back what you keep missing, and full offline use. We built it because every other kana app held back the characters, filled the gaps with ads, or pushed a subscription before we'd learned anything.
- No ads, ever
- No account
- Works offline
- Android
Inside the app
What's free
- The complete chart. 104 hiragana and 104 katakana, including the voiced (濁音), semi-voiced (半濁音) and combination (拗音) forms that most apps leave out.
- Tap to hear. Audio for every character.
- Drill mode. A spaced-repetition quiz that works out which characters you keep missing and brings them back more often.
- Listening mode. You hear a character and pick what you heard, the half of recognition that flashcards alone don't cover.
- Filters by row or tier. Focus on one row, just the combination characters, or the whole set.
- Progress tracking. Streaks, accuracy and mastery.
- Fully offline. No account, no sign-up, no tracking.
The one optional upgrade
A single one-time purchase, not a subscription, unlocks animated stroke order with finger-tracing practice for all 208 characters (it checks your starting point and stroke direction), plus a progress dashboard with per-character accuracy and 30-day trends. Everything free stays free in both versions, and there are no ads in either.
Privacy
Kana Hanko doesn't collect data, because it doesn't need to. Your progress stays on your device, with no account, analytics or advertising SDK. If you buy the upgrade, Google Play handles the payment and the app never sees your payment details. Our full privacy policy is hosted on our app publisher's site. Stroke order data comes from KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kana Hanko really free?+
Yes. All 208 characters, every study mode and the audio are free, with no ads at any point. A single optional one-time purchase (not a subscription) adds animated stroke order and a progress dashboard. Everything that is free stays free either way.
Is Kana Hanko available for iPhone?+
Not at the moment. Kana Hanko is available for Android on Google Play.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. The characters, audio and fonts are all in the app, so it works on a plane or a train with no signal. There is no account and no sign-up.
What data does Kana Hanko collect?+
None. Your progress stays on your phone, and there is no account, analytics or advertising SDK. If you buy the optional upgrade, Google Play handles the payment and the app never sees your payment details.
Which characters does it teach?+
All of them: 104 hiragana and 104 katakana, including the voiced, semi-voiced and combination forms that many apps leave out.
Where can I report a problem or suggest something?+
Email info@theengineeredescape.com. We read every message. A rating on Google Play also helps other learners find the app.
