A guided Japanese alternative to self-managed flashcard decks.
Anki is the most flexible flashcard system available. Hane is the opposite approach: pre-built Japanese content organized by JLPT level, with no deck management required — just open the app and practice.
Free during the public beta on Apple TestFlight.
Anki: unlimited flexibility
Anki lets you build any deck, add any content, and customize every card. For self-directed learners who enjoy managing their study system, Anki is unbeatable.
Hane: zero setup, guided content
Hane is for learners who want to study Japanese, not manage flashcard software. Everything is pre-built:
Start learning Japanese without deck setup
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and begin guided Japanese practice with kanji, grammar, and vocabulary on iPhone.
Join TestFlight betaDifferent philosophies
Anki is a tool you configure. Hane is a course you follow. If you love tweaking study systems, Anki is ideal. If you want to open an app and start learning Japanese immediately, Hane is built for that.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hane better than Anki for Japanese?
Anki is better for custom, self-directed study with unlimited flexibility. Hane is better if you want pre-built, guided Japanese content with no deck setup, combined with reading and grammar.
Can I use both Anki and Hane?
Yes. Many learners use Anki for custom vocabulary they encounter in the wild, and Hane for structured grammar, reading, and kanji practice.
Can I import Anki decks into Hane?
No. Hane uses its own pre-built content library. It does not support importing external decks.
Does Hane have spaced repetition?
Hane uses active recall and review intervals in practice games, but it does not have the same fine-grained SRS scheduling as Anki.
Start learning Japanese without deck setup
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and begin guided Japanese practice with kanji, grammar, and vocabulary on iPhone.