Kanji LS Touch Reviews

The way KanjiLSTouch tests writing input is it actually doesn’t. It just gives you a notepad to draw on, then you can reveal the stroke order, then you yourself decide whether you were correct or not. “Learn Japanese! - Kanji” by Luli Languages LLC is a much better app as it corrects your stroke order in real time. I do not recommend trying KanjiLSTouch as KanjiLSTouch Store/developer does not offer refunds so there is no trial period to decide whether KanjiLSTouch fits a user’s needs.

It's a bit overpriced for what it is, but it's decent. The UI could be improved a bit. I think it would be nice if the program itself could decide whether your input was correct or not--at least in the practice window where it shows you where to draw the lines. Instead, you have to tell it whether you were right or not. And it would be nice if you didn't have to go to the settings menu to change what kind of test you wanted to do and what set of kanji to test. When you start a new test it should open up a window asking you what kanji set to use and what type of test to do, maybe even how many characters to test. The data could be populated by the defaults set in the settings menu, but it should be something you don't have to go to the settings menu to change.

Also, I just opened it up again after having closed it and now when I check my answers it doesn't show the right answer, so I don't know if I'm right or wrong. This bug needs to be fixed.

Maybe it was good at the time it was developed over 10 years ago or if it was free. I got KanjiLSTouch because of the option to take a test by drawing the kanji to answer instead of typing. However, when you submit your answer it has you push the next stroke button to compare yours to theirs and then you decide if you got it right or not. This too too long even with the most simple kanji and can only imagine the pain it’ll be when doing the 10+ kanji. Considering it’s paid and the Japanese learning innovation these days from other websites and apps, I would have at least expected it to tell me if I got the answer wrong and try again. I would happily change my review if it improved and it helped my study, but at this point I feel I’m better off looking at an image of kanji stroke order and using paper and pencil

Ok so needs some work on setting up which kanjis to learn. Being able to divede the joyo kanji into whatever size groups the user would like would really help. The background needs to be user set to whatever color I really hate the black orange. Its almost insulting. Also there is not one app that just does the 212 radicals only grouping the kanjis by radicals would be useful knowing all the radicals should come first.

First off, KanjiLSTouch has great promise for learning kanji. However, it can use a fair bit of improvement to justify its high cost.
Feature requests:
-- loading very large practice sets is SLOW
-- list manipulation: it would be nice to create lists inside KanjiLSTouch and not just import them from elsewhere. Also, joining lists (say from two different lessons) would be extremely useful.
-- the current way of testing meaning (by typing words in from the keyboard) is time consuming to the point of being useless. It would be better to have a more sophisticated word search function that would save time.

We, me and my half Japanese kids, have been looking for KanjiLSTouch for ages. So I commend the creators for making KanjiLSTouch, but there is one really nagging problem. The handwritten character samples are not correct. The stroke order is fine and the basic shape is correct, but the stroke finishes of "haneru" and "harau" are missing. A non native Japanese must have written the samples as failing to "haneru" and "harau" would get a "batsu" in your kanji test. I know as my daughter is doing 3rd grade Kanji now.

If the creators could fix this problem through a software upgrade I would give it a 5. Maybe...

The tests are good but the creators could think of tests that are more akin to how the Kanji tests are set up, or give compound words are only half the reading that would be really enticing.

This program is really useful for practicing/learning kanji. I find it so much more effective to actually write the kanji than just to look at flashcards. I understand there is a new version in the works; I'd like to be able to save my custom test lists--I believe that will be in the new version.

This is my favorite Kanji learning tool. With version 3.1 a number of features have been added which, although useful, make it slow to load compared to the last version. This is not a reason to not buy KanjiLSTouch, but it changes when you can use it because it takes 30 seconds to get to the menu and then another 30 to load the selection. The last version was practically instant.

The one feature I wish it had was in the test-like screen where you repeat the kanji until you got it right without looking. The flow would be "test screen-->solve-->wrong-->test-like screen with the same kanji-->right-->test screen with next kanji". The "test-like screen-->wrong" sequence could be repeated as many times as you like. This would really reinforce writing the kanji correctly. The way the test is currently set up you tend to be practicing the errors more than the correct way.

After running into a few major issues one of the developer's other apps (which ended up being the fault of my device ) and emailing the developer I received immediate support. KanjiLSTouch itself is smooth, simple, and fantastic for learning to write Kanji. KanjiLSTouch is all about utility and it performs! There is a huge amount of content and many ways to test yourself and learn. The most unique and helpful feature that it offers is the ability to grade your own writing and stroke order in a step by step manner. There is no automatic writing detector to be picky and mark you wrong because the angle was "slightly off". KanjiLSTouch makes studying and learning Japanese a breeze! It is an absolute must have for any learner! Thank you Jan for bringing this helpful tool to life! I don't have a single regret in purchasing KanjiLSTouch!

KanjiLSTouch features some great Kanji learning tools, including (the ultimate in my opinion) testing your ability to WRITE, and not just read, the Kanji you have learned. Another fantastic thing is that the author is still working on KanjiLSTouch , and he already has some really great ideas on where it should be going (check out the website for KanjiLSTouch to see what he has up his sleeve). One thing that I would like to see would be the aforementioned Kanji writing tests with, instead of English definitions, Japanese words (or just On and Kun readings) provided in kana. Language learning is best when you can start to move away from the need to translate, and that minor change would make that easier.

I was looking for a tool to study Japanese that would allow me to do more than just memorize flashcards and KanjiLSTouch is exactly what I wanted. It allows for practicing writing kanji and not just learning meanings (although it does that too). It has stroke order and allows you to test yourself without seeing the character first although in the practice you have the option of seeing it or not. KanjiLSTouch is a bit hard to figure out at first but the programmer answered my emails extremely quickly and helpfully. The only real downside is it's a bit pricey but as someone who usually only downloads free apps I think it is totally worth it.

This application is excellent in nearly every respect! It provides pre-made grade level based sets for learning the kanji characters, and allows you to make your own subsets or custom sets using the characters as well. The stoke order feature is also superb, and works very beautifully and naturally when used on an iPad with a stylus. Before finding this application, I, like many others I would assume, had relegated myself to using archaic and clumsy flash cards for the readings and definitions of characters. Now I'm infinitely more efficient in learning the characters and readings, and don't have to worry about if the information I'm teaching myself is accurate!

This application takes much of the headache out of what can be seen as the most daunting aspect of learning Japanese, and is absolutely worth the $12 price of admission. My only minor complaint is the color scheme and look of the application. However, in this case function is far more important than form, and should not in any way be a deterrent from purchasing this wonderful application!

KanjiLSTouch is the best. It seems a little pricey but was well worth it to me. I am learning Japanese for an expatriate assignment. KanjiLSTouch allows me to learn the specific kanji's my teacher is teaching me. The multiple test modes are awesome. The only thing that would make KanjiLSTouch better is if it had audio of pronunciations. But with over 5,000 kanji's and 9,000 words it would take a lot of disk space. Other people mentioned the kotoba app for free. I tried it but first but it is no where close to the functionality of KanjiLSTouch.

Absolutely amazing, befitting of an iPad. I am learning basic Japanese by myself, for Kanji this is the top notch must have! well organize, works well, very usefull, many features. I am impressed.

A note to a prospective beginner... before you dive into Kanji, learn your Kana, as KanjiLSTouch has Hiragana and Katagana to help with pronunciation/reading the Kanji... it does not have romaji.. you can spend a weekend learning Kana before attempting Kanji.

If you don't know Kana, get the Kana app firsr

KanjiLSTouch uses the screen real estate very well, and I for one am glad they did not waste it with romanji.

I just started learning Japanese and my goal is just the basics (for right now)... KanjiLSTouch will cover that plus much more... seriously, I've compared many apps and this one blew them all away.

thanks developers, what a professional job!

So far it's good, but I'd like to see the full jouyou kanji set and it should have the ability to input our own meanings for the kanji (for those of us studying via Heisig). Also, I'd like to see a kind of daily spaced repitition system built into it, like Kanjiflip, so we can write the ones we had the most trouble with daily and improve. Please add this stuff to make KanjiLSTouch perfect.

An awesome application! Considering all the dough and time we (learners of japanese) spend on trying to learn japanese, KANJI LS, paid for itself in one day (in time alone). The thought,hard work and the EXCELLENT support response that goes into this and effectiveness of the application, makes it well worth the $. Together with ANKI srs ,I use it for Heisig's RTK writing practice instead of paper.

-Thanks Jan!

I was able to import the Heisig list via a list that was posted on the Internet. Now I'm able to practice writing wherever I happen to be. Once I learn all the Heisig kanji, I plan on turning on the Leitner function and going to town. There is nothing comparable to KanjiLSTouch that I know of, and it just works. I'd give it 6 stars if possible.

It's all relative, really. I would definitely pay much more for just a quarter of the information provided in this application to be able to understand just N5 of the JLPT. Over 5,000 kanji from N1-N5... Seriously, at $15, this application is more than worth it.

It was only gonna get 4 stars from me when I didn't see a Heisig set included, but after contacting KanjiLSTouch writer(who was prompt and helpful), I was able to import a custom Heisig set. This along with the Leiter method of review is the perfect way to learn kanji. 5 stars all the way!!!

By far, the best learning app I have tried. It is unbelievable the amount of options it has and the friendly design! It is complete and fun to use. My handwriting in japanese has improved a lot, and I simply couldn't resist buying the hiragana and katakana app. I wish I could give it more than five stars.