2.2.7
2023-01-10
Happy new year!
Have you made any good resolutions for 2023? Are you progressing in Japanese?
With this update, the application is more optimized. Benkyō will also take up less space on your device. Launch the app after updating to free storage.
2.2.6
2022-12-27
This version brings fixes and optimizations.
Happy holidays!
2.2.5
2022-11-17
Fixes and optimizations.
2.2.4
2022-10-21
Autumn is here! It's time to drill kanji with a special event. Complete challenges to unlock special perks!
2.2.3
2022-10-17
Autumn is here! It's time to drill kanji with a special event. Complete challenges to unlock special perks!
2.2.2
2022-10-14
Autumn is here! It's time to drill kanji with a special event. Complete challenges to unlock special perks!
2.2.1
2022-10-11
Fixes and improvements.
2.2
2022-09-18
App icon reworked!
2.1
2022-09-11
New:
• iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets
• Better list management view from the focus mode and Kana selection
• Fixes and improvements
2.0.1
2022-04-12
--- Version 2.0.1 ---
• Fixed statistics on the Kana screen (thanks to FantasticG & paploolearned for reporting!)
• Improved Focus Study mode (thank you Joey for suggesting!)
• Fixed some typo (thank you JJC1138!)
• Other fixes and improvements.
--- Version 2.0 update notes (reminder): ---
BENKYŌ 2.0 IS HERE!
Enjoy exploring Japanese with more convenience, and study even better with the new features of this major app version.
Thank you to all users who sent me feedback and suggestions that helped build this update. More suggestions will be incorporated in the future.
Around 30,000 lines of code were written for this update, here is what it brings:
* NEW search system: search in the whole library (or apply filters), get fast results, and quickly access search history. Available in the new library tab
* NEW Focus study mode: Practice recalling kana, kanji or vocabulary without the quiz pressure, tap to Toggle the answer’s visibility (ie. The flashcard’s back). There is no score or timer, so you can focus on memorising. UI options are available for this mode, including an animated blur background to help you get in the zone. Access this mode from a list or after a quiz to review wrong answers.
* NEW UI/UX and new content for the home tabs
→ LIBRARY
* The “Explore” tab is now named “Library” to better reflect its purpose. It presents itself in a whole new fashion and offers quick access to Kanji, Vocabulary and Kana browsing, as well as your custom lists and your browse history.
* Use the draw search to experiment handwriting and let the app find Kanji or Kana that matches your drawing
* New search bar (details above)
→ QUIZ
* The “Study” tab has also been redesigned. It now focusses only on quiz, with quick access to FlexSRS, Smart and custom quizzes.
* New FlexSRS introduction view for better familiarisation with this special kind of quiz that can boost your learning!
→ Statistics
* Track your progress on this new dedicated tab. Get global metrics at a glance, or dive into detailed stats.
* New study streak card with best and current streaks, keep on studying and get better everyday!
* New pie chart visualisation of flashcard mastery
→ Settings
* Settings now get their own tab along with added options and a fresh look
* And also…
* Better compatibility with mac equipped with Apple Silicon processors
* New onboarding flow to better welcome you to Benkyō
* Quiz scope performance optimised
* Quiz options screen now displays available flashcard kinds for each type of entry according to the quiz scope
* You can now quiz up to 1000 questions in a single custom/smart quiz session
* You can now swipe between entries in your lists
* Font size in new screens adapts to your « text size » iPhone setting
* UI improvements in multiple screens
* Fixed a crash occurring on the quiz scope screen when a lot of lists containing a lot of entries in custom quiz were selected
* Updated technical grounds
* Code rationalisation for faster future updates and better maintenance
* Multiple optimisations, fixes and improvements
This update enhances your experience by taking advantage of the latest iOS technologies like SwiftUI, therefore iOS 14 or more recent is required.
As always, let me know if you like the update and your suggestions (settings → keep in touch)
Please leave an App Store review to help more Japanese learners know what you think of Benkyō!
2.0
2022-04-01
BENKYŌ 2.0 IS HERE!
Enjoy exploring Japanese with more convenience, and study even better with the new features of this major app version.
Thank you to all users who sent me feedback and suggestions that helped build this update. More suggestions will be incorporated in the future.
Around 30,000 lines of code were written for this update, here is what it brings:
* NEW search system: search in the whole library (or apply filters), get fast results, and quickly access search history. Available in the new library tab
* NEW Focus study mode: Practice recalling kana, kanji or vocabulary without the quiz pressure, tap to Toggle the answer’s visibility (ie. The flashcard’s back). There is no score or timer, so you can focus on memorising. UI options are available for this mode, including an animated blur background to help you get in the zone. Access this mode from a list or after a quiz to review wrong answers.
* NEW UI/UX and new content for the home tabs
→ LIBRARY
* The “Explore” tab is now named “Library” to better reflect its purpose. It presents itself in a whole new fashion and offers quick access to Kanji, Vocabulary and Kana browsing, as well as your custom lists and your browse history.
* Use the draw search to experiment handwriting and let the app find Kanji or Kana that matches your drawing
* New search bar (details above)
→ QUIZ
* The “Study” tab has also been redesigned. It now focusses only on quiz, with quick access to FlexSRS, Smart and custom quizzes.
* New FlexSRS introduction view for better familiarisation with this special kind of quiz that can boost your learning!
→ Statistics
* Track your progress on this new dedicated tab. Get global metrics at a glance, or dive into detailed stats.
* New study streak card with best and current streaks, keep on studying and get better everyday!
* New pie chart visualisation of flashcard mastery
→ Settings
* Settings now get their own tab along with added options and a fresh look
* And also…
* Better compatibility with mac equipped with Apple Silicon processors
* New onboarding flow to better welcome you to Benkyō
* Quiz scope performance optimised
* Quiz options screen now displays available flashcard kinds for each type of entry according to the quiz scope
* You can now quiz up to 1000 questions in a single custom/smart quiz session
* You can now swipe between entries in your lists
* Font size in new screens adapts to your « text size » iPhone setting
* UI improvements in multiple screens
* Fixed a crash occurring on the quiz scope screen when a lot of lists containing a lot of entries in custom quiz were selected
* Updated technical grounds
* Code rationalisation for faster future updates and better maintenance
* Multiple optimisations, fixes and improvements
This update enhances your experience by taking advantage of the latest iOS technologies like SwiftUI, therefore iOS 14 or more recent is required.
As always, let me know if you like the update and your suggestions (settings → keep in touch)
Please leave an App Store review to help more Japanese learners know what you think of Benkyō!
1.2.1
2022-03-30
This version sets the grounds for Benkyō 2.0, that will allow you. to learn Japanese in an even better app.
Let me know your thoughts by leaving a review on the App Store!
1.2
2022-03-27
Many technical and UI/UX improvements.
This version sets the grounds for Benkyō 2.0, that will allow you. to learn Japanese in an even better app, therefore it requires iOS 14.0 or newer.
Let me know your thoughts by leaving a review on the App Store!
1.1.1
2021-06-09
This version adds a FAQ and other improvements.
Let the world know how Benkyō is helping you learn Japanese by leaving a review on the App Store!
1.1
2021-05-04
The quiz experience has been improved with user's suggestions!
- New: choose what to do when the correct answer is detected in hard mode (for both drawing and keyboard)!
- New: for drawing questions, you can pause the quiz and practice the correct drawing, useful when you got it wrong
- Better readability
- Refreshed look and feel
This update also strengthens your privacy protection and includes other improvements, optimizations and fixes.
1.0.11
2021-03-30
[NEW WIDGET]
Track your FlexSRS flashcards due to review! (for iOS 14+)
This is Benkyō's first widget! You are welcomed to share your widget ideas and any other feedback! As always, App Store reviews are much appreciated.
This version also brings various improvements.
1.0.10
2021-03-16
If you like Benkyō, please leave a comment on the AppStore, it really helps!
This update focuses on a number of improvements you requested in your feedback. Especially the experience around your favorite feature: Quiz.
- Quiz result screen: refreshed for a better UI and readability, also added a confetti animation when you score 100%!
- Quiz history screen: refreshed and simplified UI, quiz sessions can now be filtered by FlexSRS or practice, chart can now be hidden, added the "FlexSRS" mention when applicable.
- Top flashcards screen: Better readability and flashcards are now clickable.
- Modified the flashcard and free drawing screens to improve clarity.
- Other fixes and improvements.
1.0.9
2021-01-30
Small fixes and improvements. If you like to study with Benkyō, please take a minute to leave a review on the AppStore!
1.0.8
2021-01-27
New:
• [Kanji] added links to vocabularies containing the kanji (within decks that are activated)
• [Vocabulary] added links to any kanji present in the word/sentence
If you like to study with Benkyō, please leave a review on the AppStore!
1.0.7
2021-01-27
• 6 new alternate app icons for Pro users!
• Fixed an issue sometimes preventing the selection of alternate app icons on iPad
• Added onboarding questions
• Various improvements
Enjoy learning Japanese!
1.0.6
2021-01-20
Fixes and optimizations. If you like to study Japanese with Benkyō, consider leaving a rating!
1.0.5
2021-01-13
This version brings improvements that users requested, and there is more to come!
- NEW: Kanji & vocabulary score colors! On the list views, easily check your mastery with optional coloring representing individual quiz scores.
- Added flashcards to the vocabulary view
- Fixed quiz keyboard displaying issue on iPhone SE
- Other small fixes and optimizations
If you like the app please leave a review on the AppStore! I read them all.
1.0.4
2021-01-09
Thank you for all the feedback and kind words you guys sent!
This version allows for batch removing flashcards from FlexSRS and brings other small improvements.
Please continue to send suggestions and feedback on Twitter, also if you like the app, please leave a comment on the AppStore it would mean a lot!
1.0.3
2020-12-30
- Home Screen improvements
- Spelling corrections
- Minor fixes and improvements
1.0.2
2020-12-23
- Home screen rework