Kana LS Touch Hack 3.4 + Redeem Codes
writing Hiragana & Katakana
Developer: Jan Bogner
Category: Education
Price: $3.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.4
ID: KanaLSTouch
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Description
Kana LS Touch is an App for learning Hiragana and Katakana. It utilizes the unique touch interface to intuitively teach you how to draw the Hiragana and Katakana characters by displaying strokeorder guidelines.
KANA
- all Hiragana and Katakana Characters:
- Basic Hiragana/Katana
- Dakuten, Handakuten, Yōon Kana
- extended Katakana
- Strokeorder guidelines for all Kana
- Sounds for all Character
- many sample words (all words have Kana, Romaji, english, german & french translation)
- numerous ways to select the kana you want to train:
- just Hiragana, just Katakana or both together
- custom selection (Kana selected via the browser)
- Range of Kana (e.g. Kana 10 till Kana 30)
TEST
- 2 Testmodes:
- Direct Input (drawing or keyboard)
- Multiple Choice
- 4 Testtypes:
- Romaji -> Kana
- Kana -> Romaji
- Word -> missing Kana
- Sound -> Kana
KANA BROWSER
- overview of all Hiragana/Katakana character
- select specific character for a custom selection you want to train
MISC
- Practice mode (for learning how to draw the Kana)
- practice and testing with 2 fonts (HANDWRITING FONT & system font)
- Backup & Sync between devices via iCloud
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- application fully localized in English, German, French
for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook:
www.asia-ls.com/ios/kana.html
If you like this application check out:
KANJI LS TOUCH
JAPANESE LS TOUCH
If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it:
- device & firmware
- what did you do step by step
- settings (current set, test mode, Leitner active...)
- does it happen always/sometime/once
This app uses Icons form icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)
KANA
- all Hiragana and Katakana Characters:
- Basic Hiragana/Katana
- Dakuten, Handakuten, Yōon Kana
- extended Katakana
- Strokeorder guidelines for all Kana
- Sounds for all Character
- many sample words (all words have Kana, Romaji, english, german & french translation)
- numerous ways to select the kana you want to train:
- just Hiragana, just Katakana or both together
- custom selection (Kana selected via the browser)
- Range of Kana (e.g. Kana 10 till Kana 30)
TEST
- 2 Testmodes:
- Direct Input (drawing or keyboard)
- Multiple Choice
- 4 Testtypes:
- Romaji -> Kana
- Kana -> Romaji
- Word -> missing Kana
- Sound -> Kana
KANA BROWSER
- overview of all Hiragana/Katakana character
- select specific character for a custom selection you want to train
MISC
- Practice mode (for learning how to draw the Kana)
- practice and testing with 2 fonts (HANDWRITING FONT & system font)
- Backup & Sync between devices via iCloud
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- application fully localized in English, German, French
for more information/videos/screenshots/handbook:
www.asia-ls.com/ios/kana.html
If you like this application check out:
KANJI LS TOUCH
JAPANESE LS TOUCH
If you find a bug in the software please send me an email [jan(a)asia-ls.com] with as many information as possible so I can try to reproduce and fix it:
- device & firmware
- what did you do step by step
- settings (current set, test mode, Leitner active...)
- does it happen always/sometime/once
This app uses Icons form icon8 (https://icons8.com/license/)
Version history
3.4
2022-07-23
- minor bugfixes
3.3
2021-07-10
- minor bugfixes
- strokeorder fixes
- strokeorder fixes
3.2
2020-07-19
- minor bugfixes
3.1
2019-09-03
- minor bugfixes
3.0
2019-05-29
- iCloud Backup/Sync between devices
- Audio Output integrated by default (free)
- strokeorder corrections
- minor bugfixes & UI improvements
- Audio Output integrated by default (free)
- strokeorder corrections
- minor bugfixes & UI improvements
2.4
2017-01-24
- minor Bugfixes
- iOS 10 Adjustments
- iOS 10 Adjustments
2.3
2015-04-23
- optimisation for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus added
- minor bugfixes
- minor bugfixes
2.2.3
2015-03-03
- optimisation for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus added
- minor bugfixes
- minor bugfixes
2.2
2015-01-22
- bugfix
- iOS8 adjustments
- iOS8 adjustments
2.0
2013-05-17
- new design
- Hiragana/Katakana SOUNDS (as In-App purchase)
- iPad Landscape mode
- 4” Screen support (iPhone 5 & iPod Touch 5)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
- Hiragana/Katakana SOUNDS (as In-App purchase)
- iPad Landscape mode
- 4” Screen support (iPhone 5 & iPod Touch 5)
- Backup & Sync between devices via Dropbox
- Learning with the Leitner system (SRS)
1.3.3
2012-05-04
- new iPad Retina display support
- minor bugfixes
- minor bugfixes
1.3.2
2011-10-07
- iOS 5 optimized
- iCloud Backup support
- iTunes Filesharing support (backup & copy data to another iDevice)
- minor bugfixes
- iCloud Backup support
- iTunes Filesharing support (backup & copy data to another iDevice)
- minor bugfixes
1.3.1
2010-12-14
- optimization for Retina displays
1.3
2010-09-10
- is now universal app (optimized for iPhone & iPad Screen resolution)
- iOS 4 Multitasking support
- some minor bugfixes
- iOS 4 Multitasking support
- some minor bugfixes
1.2
2010-03-09
- french localization
- updated user interface
- minor corrections in sample word translations
- minor bugfixes
- updated user interface
- minor corrections in sample word translations
- minor bugfixes
1.1.1
2009-05-15
- minor bugfix
1.1
2009-05-02
1.0
2009-03-05
Ways to hack Kana LS Touch
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Ratings
4.3 out of 5
3 Ratings
Reviews
jdiamond12,
Fantastic learning tool
This is a fantastic learning tool. I would enthusiastically recommend it to any student of Japanese. This also goes for its companion, Kanji LS.
I do have a few issues with it, though. Firstly, it has crashed on me a few times. I'm not sure what the cause is. Considering how frequently I use it, the amount of crashes is rare enough not to bother me too much.
Secondly, the user interface could use some tweaking. My biggest gripe is how the top "bar" of the screen you draw your kana on eats up valuable screen real estate. I often start drawing a downward stroke, but it doesn't appear because I was too close to that top bar. Worse, the "solve" button is in the upper right corner on that bar. If I get to close to it when drawing my "ten ten", I prematurely trigger the solution screen for that kana. I really wish the controls in the top bar could be moved to the bottom bar where I think this wouldn't be as much of an issue.
Switching test modes is awkward and selecting ranges of kana to study is also a bit tedious (you have to type in the kana numbers).
Despite these issues, I absolutely love this app. It was worth every penny.
I do have a few issues with it, though. Firstly, it has crashed on me a few times. I'm not sure what the cause is. Considering how frequently I use it, the amount of crashes is rare enough not to bother me too much.
Secondly, the user interface could use some tweaking. My biggest gripe is how the top "bar" of the screen you draw your kana on eats up valuable screen real estate. I often start drawing a downward stroke, but it doesn't appear because I was too close to that top bar. Worse, the "solve" button is in the upper right corner on that bar. If I get to close to it when drawing my "ten ten", I prematurely trigger the solution screen for that kana. I really wish the controls in the top bar could be moved to the bottom bar where I think this wouldn't be as much of an issue.
Switching test modes is awkward and selecting ranges of kana to study is also a bit tedious (you have to type in the kana numbers).
Despite these issues, I absolutely love this app. It was worth every penny.
GlibKrispy,
Great app!
I’ve only had this app for a little bit, but I am already learning a lot.
I appreciate how when you look at the individual “symbols” they include commonly used words they are in and their romaji.
A nice feature would be though would be symbols searcher, where if you draw a “sign” and it will show the sign and the romaji and whatever.
I appreciate how when you look at the individual “symbols” they include commonly used words they are in and their romaji.
A nice feature would be though would be symbols searcher, where if you draw a “sign” and it will show the sign and the romaji and whatever.
97ERDoc,
A well-designed and -implemented app
I am enjoying my initial experience having just drilled my 1st ten characters. There is a bit of a learning curve in understanding all the functionalities available. It's not entirely clear within the app what certain settings are for, however to the developer's credit there is excellent documentation at the provided link in the info section. Overall it provides a powerful approach to learning the Japanese characters.
A few things I'd appreciate:
- mixed test mode where it varies the question formats to stimulate learning in different ways and to keep things fresh
- intelligent adding of characters to practice then test sessions as one's test results improve (as it stands one must manually set which characters to work on)
A few things I'd appreciate:
- mixed test mode where it varies the question formats to stimulate learning in different ways and to keep things fresh
- intelligent adding of characters to practice then test sessions as one's test results improve (as it stands one must manually set which characters to work on)
スッライ,
Great App, Wonderful Support!😀
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. This app itself is smooth, simple, and fantastic for learning to write the kana. The app 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". This app 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 this app and it's upgrade!
Wisteria in the Distance,
Great app! Just minor suggestions about order and stroke shape
Bought this app to help my 9 year old daughter with her Japanese. She is playing with it right now and thinks it's a fun game (that's a good sign right there!)
The only issues I have with the app are minor. First, I think it is a mistake to put the "Ya, yu, yo" kanas at the end of the alphabet sequence. In every book and class I've been in, those kanas come between "mo" and "wa". It is like putting R, S, and T after Z. I'd recommend putting the kana in the proper (standard) order in a future version.
My other issue is only with the stroke shape on certain kana. They are missing small parts (usually the little up stroke tail like on "ki" and "sa"). I used to miss a point or get a knock on the head if I forgot those details, but someone just trying to learn to recognize the kana will still get it so it is not critical.
Overall, I think it is a wonderful tool for learning. Looking forward to seeing others from you!
Omedeto!
The only issues I have with the app are minor. First, I think it is a mistake to put the "Ya, yu, yo" kanas at the end of the alphabet sequence. In every book and class I've been in, those kanas come between "mo" and "wa". It is like putting R, S, and T after Z. I'd recommend putting the kana in the proper (standard) order in a future version.
My other issue is only with the stroke shape on certain kana. They are missing small parts (usually the little up stroke tail like on "ki" and "sa"). I used to miss a point or get a knock on the head if I forgot those details, but someone just trying to learn to recognize the kana will still get it so it is not critical.
Overall, I think it is a wonderful tool for learning. Looking forward to seeing others from you!
Omedeto!
Drusylla,
Bad Update!!!
The redesign has made some very stupid changes and taken away useful features! First off I miss the old interface and the "black and orange " option does not put it all back. When you typing during text modes the text is light gray on white which makes it almost impossible to see what you're typing in!
But that's not the worst. New katakana is added which is GREAT but when you go to practice mode you have to SCROLL to see the full character. That's pretty useless considering you need to learn the full character together, not in parts.
I like the additions but HATE how functionality and the display which I was very used to learning on has been taken away. Please at least give back the option to write combined characters without scrolling!
But that's not the worst. New katakana is added which is GREAT but when you go to practice mode you have to SCROLL to see the full character. That's pretty useless considering you need to learn the full character together, not in parts.
I like the additions but HATE how functionality and the display which I was very used to learning on has been taken away. Please at least give back the option to write combined characters without scrolling!
Heero505,
Awesome! Just what I was looking for!
The best application yet for writing and reading Japanese!!! I am constantly pulling out my iPhone to practice writing! I am in the n-series right now. I start with just a few characters, then start adding some more. 5 stars if feature is added where u can save your progress when you exit the program, or if you receive a call. Very frustrating! Great app though!!! Recommended for beginners interested in learning to read/write Japanese!!!
winningrosie,
Perfect
I was hesitant to jump right into the kanji learning app for that price, but this app is perfect, and so is the price. It is perfect for studying kana. I chose ten kana first, practiced then tested on those, then add five more each time. The interface is smooth and it really is quite lovely. You can turn on a feature in practice mode that automatically moves it forward a kana when you do it correctly a number of times... Up to twenty! It really is brilliant.
I know some Japanese but decided to learn all the kana and some kanji before learning anymore. This is perfection.
I know some Japanese but decided to learn all the kana and some kanji before learning anymore. This is perfection.
MyAppsReviews,
Without a doubt, one of my best app purchases
I purchased this at least 2 years ago and it is still one of my absolute favorites. It's easy to use, it's clear and uncluttered, it's easily costomizeable and it does exactly what it claims it will do -- teach you to write and read kana characters. I was so delighted with this app I ended up purchasing the other two (Kanji LS and Japanese LS) as well.
Money well spent and study time well invested. I'm an extremely satisfied customer.
Money well spent and study time well invested. I'm an extremely satisfied customer.
Screams427,
Awesome
If you really want to learn hiragana and katakana this app definitely provides the best method to learn. The only down side is that the app does not recognize the accuracy of what you write in practice mode and leaves you to determine how well you did. Test mode is great exactly what I was looking for in an app like this. The app could definitely be more refined but for what it offers at the price you can't go wrong.
