Frequently asked questions

KanjiKanji Modern is an iOS app for learning Japanese kanji using spaced repetition. It covers all 2,000+ kanji from JLPT N5 through N1, with adaptive review scheduling, animated stroke-order guides, handwriting practice, and progress analytics. The free tier covers N5 and N4; Premium unlocks the full curriculum.

KanjiKanji Modern is currently iOS-only — iPhone first, with iPad support. There is no Android, web, or macOS version today.

More than 2,000 kanji spanning all five JLPT levels (N5, N4, N3, N2, N1). The set covers the full JLPT vocabulary requirements as well as additional high-frequency characters.

Yes. Onboarding includes a brief assessment that places you at the right JLPT level, so absolute beginners start at N5 with a paced introduction (3 new kanji per day on the free tier). No prior Japanese knowledge is assumed.

No. KanjiKanji Modern is focused on kanji. We assume you already know hiragana and katakana, or are learning them through another resource. Most learners pick up the kana in 1–2 weeks before serious kanji study.

Yes. The free tier includes unlimited reviews, 3 new kanji per day, JLPT N5 and N4 content, stroke-order animations, and progress tracking. It's a real product — not a trial.

$9.99 per month, $79.99 per year (saves 33% vs. monthly), or $99.99 lifetime. Monthly and yearly subscriptions include a 1-week free trial.

Up to 20 new kanji per day, all JLPT levels (N3, N2, N1), audio pronunciations by native speakers, handwriting practice, custom study sets, advanced analytics, streak freeze protection, and priority support.

Cancel anytime through Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions on your iPhone, or through the App Store on a Mac. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

Refunds are handled by Apple per their standard App Store policy. Request a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com using the Apple ID that made the purchase.

Yes. Premium subscriptions and Lifetime Access are enabled for Apple Family Sharing where Apple supports it. Sharing setup and availability are managed through Apple's Family Sharing system.

Spaced repetition (SRS) is a study technique where review intervals expand or contract based on how confidently you recall an item. Items you almost forgot come back sooner; items you know solidly come back later. KanjiKanji Modern uses an SRS tuned for kanji-specific recall failure modes.

Kanji are grouped by JLPT level (N5 → N1) and ordered within each level by practical frequency. Within a session, the app interleaves new-kanji learning with due reviews to balance new material against retention work.

Most learners do well at 3–10 new kanji per day. The free tier paces you to 3 per day, which is the most common sustainable cadence. Premium raises the cap to 20, but going faster is usually counterproductive — overlearning is the most common failure mode.

Most learners finish the active N5 curriculum (≈103 kanji) in 4–8 weeks at the default 3-per-day pace, plus the daily review load. Retention to passing-exam confidence typically takes a few more weeks of consolidated review.

Both. Each kanji has meaning, on'yomi readings, and kun'yomi readings, with separate review opportunities for each. Mnemonic suggestions help connect readings to characters, and contextual example sentences ground them in real usage.

Yes. Every kanji ships with an animated stroke-order guide powered by KanjiVG data, including playback controls. Premium adds handwriting practice with on-device stroke recognition.

Yes. The onboarding assessment estimates your level, and you can manually choose where to start. You can also focus a Premium study set on a specific JLPT level for exam preparation.

Learn introduces new kanji you haven't seen before, with meaning, readings, and stroke order. Review tests recall of kanji you've already learned, scheduling them via the SRS algorithm. A typical session interleaves both.

Yes. The free tier works fully offline for review and learning. Premium offline mode unlocks the full curriculum without a network connection — useful for travel or studying on the subway.

Optional cloud sync keeps progress aligned across an iPhone and iPad on the same Apple ID. You can also export progress to JSON and import it on a new device.

KanjiKanji Modern supports recent iOS versions on iPhone and iPad. Check the App Store listing for the current minimum iOS requirement; older devices may not get the latest features.

Learning progress (which kanji you've studied, your review history, streaks) is stored locally and optionally synced. The app does not sell personal data. See the Privacy Policy for the complete data flow and the App Privacy Nutrition Label.

No. Handwriting recognition runs entirely on-device using PencilKit and Google ML Kit Digital Ink. Your stroke data never leaves your phone.

Yes. Export your full learning history to JSON from Settings at any time. Import is also supported, which makes device migration straightforward.