# Bentoware

> Bentoware is an independent software studio that builds AI-native apps for iPhone and iPad. Our first focus is language learning. We build with AI agents throughout design, coding, art direction, testing and content; people own the vision, taste and final decisions.

Website: https://bentoware.ai
Contact: hello@bentoware.ai

## Apps

- [Kanji Doodle](https://kanjidoodle.com): Learn to read and write Japanese, one kanji story at a time. Each kanji is a short animated story that turns into the character's strokes. Learning path: kana, then kanji, then words that unlock from kanji you know. Handwriting grading, stroke-order practice, memory hooks, and FSRS spaced-repetition review. iPhone and iPad. Status: in development, waitlist open.
- [Frocklings: Sew & Twirl](https://frocklings.com): A gentle dress-sewing game for ages 4 to 7 on iPad. Animal friends bring a wish; children design, cut, sew and decorate the dress, then watch them twirl at their party.
- Fineshot: A focused editing studio for iPhone and iPad. Import a screenshot or photo, make clean edits, and share the result.
- [ankicli](https://takhoffman.github.io/ankicli/): Open-source, local-first Anki command-line control surface for AI agent harnesses such as Claude and Codex. Installed by humans, operated by agents. Supports goal-driven learning plans.
- [Fold & Soar](https://foldandsoar.com): Step-by-step folding guides for 44 paper airplanes, flight advice, and a free 3D folding app.

## How we build

- AI where it helps the learner: handwriting feedback, memory hooks, practice that adapts. Not a chatbot bolted on.
- Native and fast: Swift, built for Apple devices, offline-first where possible. Sessions of five to ten minutes.
- Agent-built, human-tasted: AI agents write and test much of the code; people decide what ships.