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Spec score 7.5 #19 of 27 in Handwriting Practice Apps

What it is

KanjiPad teaches Japanese kanji through on-screen brush-style writing, stroke-order practice, quizzes and spaced repetition. Its guided library covers all 2,136 jōyō kanji, organized from JLPT N5 through N1, with readings and example words. As learners draw, the app checks their strokes. Character pages include meanings, on and kun readings, Heisig keywords, example words and speech synthesis. Learners can search by meaning or reading, or draw a character for recognition. The browser lookup compares stroke shape, direction and order; it works without an account or app installation and does not upload the drawing. A Today dashboard shows streaks, JLPT progress and activity across 12 weeks, while the maker suggests five minutes of practice a day. The app is free on Android, iOS and macOS, works offline without sign-up, and stores progress on the device. A JLPT N5 list is also free on the web without sign-up. The privacy policy says the app may collect learning progress, preferences, device information, usage statistics and performance data, and does not sell personal information.

Spec sheet

Purpose
KanjiPad teaches kanji through brush-style practice, stroke order, spaced repetition and quizzes.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Audience
The app is presented for learners from JLPT N5 through N1.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Platforms
The site describes the app as available for iPhone, iPad and Android.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Security
The privacy policy says it uses technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Privacy
The privacy policy says KanjiPad does not sell personal information and describes collecting preferences, learning progress, device information, usage statistics and performance data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Support
The privacy policy lists [email protected] for questions about the policy.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Browser lookup
The browser tool recognizes drawn kanji by comparing stroke shape, direction and order against 2,136 jōyō kanji.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Browser privacy
The drawing lookup runs in the browser, uploads nothing and requires no account or app installation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Character details
Character entries include on and kun readings, meanings, Heisig keywords, example words and speech synthesis.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Coverage
The site offers stroke order, readings and words for all 2,136 jōyō kanji, organized by JLPT level.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Data sharing
The policy says KanjiPad does not sell personal information and may share it with consent, for legal obligations, to protect rights or safety, or in a business transfer or merger.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Data use
The policy says collected information is used to provide and maintain the app, personalize experiences, track learning progress, analyze performance, fix issues, and communicate about updates or support.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Free web content
The JLPT N5 list is available free with no sign-up.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
JLPT library
Its guided library organizes kanji by JLPT levels N5 through N1.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Kanji library
Its library covers all 2,136 jōyō kanji, grouped by JLPT level, with stroke order, readings and words.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Lookup
Learners can search by meaning or reading, or draw a character for handwriting recognition.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Lookup results
A kanji result page includes animated stroke order, meanings, on and kun readings, JLPT level, stroke count, and example words with furigana and translations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Mobile data collected
The privacy policy says the app may collect preferences, learning progress, support communications, device information, usage statistics, and performance and error data.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Offline use
The Google Play listing says the app works fully offline, requires no account or sign-up, and keeps progress on the device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Progress tools
The Today dashboard shows a streak, JLPT progress and a 12-week activity map.Read 4 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Review schedule
The maker describes spaced repetition and recommends five minutes of practice a day.Read 4 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Spaced repetition
Spaced repetition helps keep kanji fresh with a suggested five minutes of practice a day.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app
Writing practice
The app uses brush-style tracing with real stroke order to help build muscle memory.Read 5 Oct 2026 · kanji-pad.app

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Covers all 2,136 jōyō kanji.
  • Checks strokes during writing practice.
  • Lookup works in the browser without an account.
  • Mobile app works offline and keeps progress on-device.
  • Free plan.

Limits

  • Mobile app may collect device and usage data.
  • Progress and preferences are among data collected.

Who it suits

KanjiPad suits learners working toward JLPT levels N5 through N1 who want writing practice and structured review. Its offline app and browser-based lookup offer different ways to study or identify characters.

Verdict

KanjiPad combines a broad JLPT-organized kanji library with writing checks, review and lookup. It is free across Android, iOS, macOS and web, with offline mobile use and a browser lookup that does not upload drawings.

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