latest update a major improvement
The newest update added two very important features that had been on my wish list:
* a SRS feature for optimal efficiency in retaining kanji (the latest update includes Leitner system boxes, so that reviews of known kanji are scheduled so you spend the most time studying the things you are having difficulty, rather than repeating stuff you already know.)
* ability to easily customize decks, for example a button that says add to practice list
Given the improvements, this app goes from 3 to 4 stars in my book. The Leitner system is great!
Here is my earlier review:
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If you want to practice fingerpainting kanji by rote, this app will allow you to do that. The practice mode does a decent job of showing stroke order and you just follow along with your fingertips. Test mode allows you to compare the kanji you drew with their version, and that is fairly useful. The multiple choice test mode is unremarkable in any way.
If you exit the app and re-open it does not remember where you were in the deck. VERY FRUSTRATING if you were somewhere midway through the 700+ jlpt2 kanji. Even if you remembered which # you were at, there is no feature to be able to go to that card.
Wish list for this app:
* ability to pick up where you left off after exiting and reopening the app
* an outline of the drawing area, so you actually know how much space you have to draw the kanji in
* ability to navigate to a certain kanji by kana or english meaning
* a couple of jyukugyo (compounds) with below each kanji.
Bottom line, this app is very basic, especially considering the price, but it does let you practice drawing your kanji over and over, and for that reason, I do use it. It has a lot of room for improvement. I would consider adding more stars if more features were added.
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