Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana)

A tool created to help you practice your Japanese hiragana and katakana!

Zeh Fernando · net.lusil.android.kanjidraw.kana

3.5 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v5.0.4 43.6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.0.4 (80)
Updated: Oct 2, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 43.6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Sep 28, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 12
Website: lusil.net/kanadraw
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) is an app by Zeh Fernando in the Education category, listed since at least September 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.1.3, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 12 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.0.3. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v5.0.4

v5.0.4 (Complete Changelog: https://lusil.net/kanadraw) ★ Minor bug and typo fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Kana Draw is a tool created to help you practice your Japanese hiragana and katakana writing and improve your character memorization skills. As all Japanese language students should know, stroke order is essential and needs to be known and implemented from the very beginning. If you are looking for a tool to help you learn hiragana and katakana from scratch checkout my new application: "Kana Starter" URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.lusil.kanastarter Feature highlights include: ★ Hiragana and Katakana; ★ Practice and Test Modes; ★ Stroke directional support and step through; ★ Draw completely from memory (i.e. quizzing without template); ★ Accuracy statistics and goal-based progression; ★ Randomization based on Accuracy and Frequency; ★ Configurable Canvas. Please send bug reports or comments to [email protected] or interact with me on twitter. http://www.twitter.com/lusilnet ⋇

Version history

7 versions are listed, going back to v4.1.3. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v5.0.1 it requires Android 6.0+.

v5.0.4 LATEST Oct 2, 2026 43.6 MB TRUSTED v5.0.3 Sep 3, 2026 43.6 MB TRUSTED v5.0.2 Aug 6, 2026 43.6 MB TRUSTED v5.0.1 Jul 29, 2026 43.6 MB TRUSTED v4.2.3 Mar 22, 2026 14.4 MB TRUSTED

All 7 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Lusil” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Graeme English, OU=Lusil, O=Lusil, L=Toronto, ST=ON, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)20:0D:FD:48:AF:49:30:40:70:0C:C6:14:E8:33:33:A2:7C:5B:91:4D
File MD5a5949428cb763d8525dc1d905508061f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) requests 12 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) net.lusil.android.kanjidraw.kana.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.2.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 4.2.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Kana Draw (Hiragana Katakana) APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a5949428cb763d8525dc1d905508061f.