Nazoru vs Kanji Dojo

Nazoru7.7Visit Kanji Dojo7.4Visit

Higher score Nazoru #3 in Handwriting Practice Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Nazoru

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Kanji Dojo #6 in Handwriting Practice Apps 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Kanji Dojo

• Nazoru fits best

  Japanese learners using study-service integrations

• Kanji Dojo fits best

  Open-source Japanese learners

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Side by side

Feature	Nazoru 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Kanji Dojo 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.4
Ranking	#3 in Handwriting Practice Apps	#6 in Handwriting Practice Apps
Best for	Japanese learners using study-service integrations	Open-source Japanese learners
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, macOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Community
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features Nazoru 2/3 · Kanji Dojo 1/3
Pen-control exercises	✓	✓
Custom word practice	Not published	Not published
Progress tracking	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Writing modes	Not published	Not published
Age levels	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	ios, macos, android	windows, macos, linux, android, ios
Our review
Pros	Guided tracing gradually reduces assistance toward writing from memory Study paths cover JLPT, grades, frequency, and Heisig Syncs with WaniKani, Bunpro, MaruMori, Anki, Google Drive, and iCloud	Covers kana, more than 6,000 kanji, vocabulary, and readings Includes stroke-order practice, spaced repetition, and custom decks Works offline across web, desktop, Android, and iOS test access
Cons	The Free plan allows two full practices per day Similar-kanji drills require a paid Unlimited plan Study-service synchronization is limited to selected integrations	The iOS version is currently offered as a test version New iOS TestFlight testers are not currently being accepted Pricing information presents differing descriptions of paid content
Our verdict	Nazoru is a Japanese handwriting-practice app for learners working on hiragana, katakana, kanji, words, and phrases. Its guided tracing reduces assistance over time, moving practice toward writing from memory. Learners can choose built-in… Read the review →	Kanji Dojo is an open-source application for learning Japanese writing and vocabulary. It supports hiragana, katakana, and more than 6,000 kanji, making it suitable for beginners building character foundations as well as learners following… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Nazoru — where it wins

  • Guided tracing gradually reduces assistance toward writing from memory
  • Study paths cover JLPT, grades, frequency, and Heisig
  • Syncs with WaniKani, Bunpro, MaruMori, Anki, Google Drive, and iCloud

  Where it doesn't

  • The Free plan allows two full practices per day
  • Similar-kanji drills require a paid Unlimited plan
  • Study-service synchronization is limited to selected integrations

• Kanji Dojo — where it wins

  • Covers kana, more than 6,000 kanji, vocabulary, and readings
  • Includes stroke-order practice, spaced repetition, and custom decks
  • Works offline across web, desktop, Android, and iOS test access

  Where it doesn't

  • The iOS version is currently offered as a test version
  • New iOS TestFlight testers are not currently being accepted
  • Pricing information presents differing descriptions of paid content

• Nazoru7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo

  A focused Japanese writing app with tracing, study paths, and service sync.

  Visit NazoruFull verdict →
• Kanji Dojo7.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, offline Japanese study app for learners who want open-source flexibility.

  Visit Kanji DojoFull verdict →