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Kana vs Kakugo: catalog facts
KanaKakugo
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later licence.

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.

Linux Android
  • Focused on learning Japanese characters
  • Simple desktop app
  • Covers hiragana, katakana and kanji
  • Adapts review to the learner's pace
  • Covers characters only, not a full language course
  • Linux only
  • Focused on memorisation, not grammar or speaking
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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