Hey all! I think we need to talk. It’s 2022. WK is the greatest tool for learning kanji that’s ever been created. But the only way to use it is on the website, or the web app? This doesn’t make sense. I’m curious to know whether there are any plans for a native app, and if not, what’s the reason…

There was one in beta testing a few years ago. It went back to the drawing board for a bit of a rework over some fundamental issue with how it communicated with the server, and… I haven’t heard anything since.

Probably because there are plenty of third-party apps that accomplish the same thing and are great at doing it. Kamesame for iOS and Flaming Durtles (I think) for Android. No need to waste time and effort building something like that when you’ve already made you API public.

The best iOS app right now, imo, is Tsurukame - but yeah I agree. There really should be a native app. Kind of weird that there isn’t one. It’s nice that there are third party apps filling the void, but still! A first party app would most certainly be welcome.

I use flaming durtles for android no complaints, great app anki mode is great for those like me with fat finger problem :sweat_smile:

Yes Flaming Durtels is awesome, has about any feature you could wish for. I also use Anki mode, I hate typing on my mobile :slight_smile:

If you haven’t yet, try the 12 key flick keyboard style. It’s way easier to type on, especially if you have sausages for fingers like I do

Yes thanks, that works much better but nothing beats typing on my pc with keyboard :slight_smile: And for reviews I really love the Anki mode. On average I have about 200 reviews per day so Anki mode really speeds things up for me.

I use Jakeipuu on iOS and it does what it should :slight_smile:

Nothing wrong with Flaming Durtles. No forums but that’s not a big deal. There is no point to have a “native” app.

Personally I think Wanikani works just fine on mobile. I couldn’t think of anything that needed changing or that an app would improve.

Native WK app - why isn’t there one?

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