# Competitive Karuta ONLINE — Japanese playing cards > Online competitive card game based on official Japanese Karuta rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Beta Computing Co., Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competitive-karuta-online/id1456718334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Beta Computing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456718333) - Category: Games, Education, Card, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 337 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2019-04-26 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competitive-karuta-online/id1456718334/reviews.md ## What is Competitive Karuta ONLINE? Competitive Karuta ONLINE is an online battle game based on the official rules of Competitive Karuta. It adopts Karuta cards approved by All-Japan Karuta Association and reading by A-class reciter. 8 A-class reciters voice are recorded. [Rules] App reproduced the official rules of Competitive Karuta such as memorization time, dead cards, fouls, sending cards, cards pushing way. You can push any cards by flick operation. [VS CPU] You can change the settings such as CPU levels, Number of cards, memorization time, beginner cards use or not. There are the following CPU levels. - Tutorial - Single - Easy - Normal - Hard [VS ONLINE] Ranked matches allow you to play against anyone in the world in real time. It will be reflected rank system. You can play for free once a day, and in-game points will be consumed after the second. If you win the match, you will receive in-game points. [Private Match] You can tell friends "PASSWORD" and play against them. [Analysis] You can view detailed data such as match history, winning rate, fouls rate, average time. You will know the time between reading Kimari-ji and taking the card. [Mini games] Flash Cards: This is a game of a practice to speed up memorization. You think of Kimari-ji and swipe the card. Branching Cards: This is a game of Listening and takeing a correct Tomo-fuda. With two or three Tomo-fuda placed on the territory, take recited card, then elapsed time will be displayed. ## Key features - Official Competitive Karuta rules - AI opponents with adjustable difficulty - Real-time online ranked matches - Private matches with friends - Detailed match history and analysis - Memorization and listening mini-games ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 900 Point | $0.99 | one-time | | 1900 Point | $1.99 | one-time | | 10500 Point | $9.99 | one-time | | 4000 Point | $3.99 | one-time | | 6100 Point | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 61) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/competitive-karuta-online/id1456718334/reviews.md ### 2/5 — 機能が増えない *2026-07-18, version 1.9.0* 何年も前からずっと同じ機能 プレイ人口も少なくマンネリ化 ### 5/5 — 楽しい、綺麗、洗練されてる *2026-06-25, version 1.9.0* 映像や音楽は綺麗で動きもスムーズ。内容も充実して楽しい。 対戦後の分析も凄くてびっくり。 ただ対戦したいけど、最近は人が少なくなってるのかマッチングしづらく寂しい。皆んなもっとやりましょう。 ### 5/5 — 楽しいから皆やって！！ *2026-03-06, version 1.9.0* 最近マッチする頻度が減ってきたような、、 みんなもっとやろうぜ！！ ### 2/5 — 試合中に固まる！ *2026-02-16, version 1.9.0* 概して良いアプリなのですが、問題点もいくつか。 ①試合中に固まることが多く、アプリを起動し直すと再開できず ②コンピュータはお手付きしない&直取り ③陣が2段しかない ④タッチが短すぎると取ったと判定されない→申立てもできず ### 1/5 — クソアプリ *2026-01-24, version 1.9.0* コンピューター戦で二回に一回はアプリがクラッシュして試合が強制終了になる。早くアップデートをしてほしい。クオリティがひどい。 ### 1/5 — 最悪 *2026-01-21, version 1.9.0* 全然おもしろくない。音が流れないから字だけで判断するしかなく、明らかにこちらが不利だし、イージーモードでやっても最初の字が流れてきた瞬間に相手に取られる。明らかにこっちの方が早くてもこっちの負けになる。100首全部完璧に覚えているし、他のアプリだったら勝つほうが多いのに。二度とやらない。こんなつまらないアプリ、アンインストールします！ ### 5/5 — 1番使ってます！ *2025-12-30, version 1.9.0* いつも使ってます！やり込んでポイントが必要なものも全部アンロックしました！ オンライン対戦も楽しいですが、何よりミニゲームが役に立っています！ 札流しは電車の中などどこでもすぐにできるし、聞き分けは実際に札を並べてやることで、実際の競技にもすごく役立っています。 要望としては暗記練習を追加してほしいということです。合わせて50枚を並べ、15分はかり、15分経ったら札が裏返って、押すと表に返るというようなものです。25枚並べての試合は難しいですが、暗記なら拡大するなどの機能を追加することで実戦と同じようにできると思います。札を並べずに手軽にそうなのでぜひ追加してほしいです。 本当にいつもお世話になっています。これからもずっと使っていきます。百人一首読み上げアプリも使いやすいので、これからも競技かるたのアプリをどんどん活性化させてほしいです！ ### 5/5 — とってもたのしい！ *2025-12-17, version 1.9.0* 時間帯によってマッチング時間がだいぶ変わるけど、待つ価値ある！時々撮りたかった札が取れなかった瞬間通信切っちゃう人もいるけど、ちゃんとした人と当たると負けてもよかった！って思えるよ。 ### 4/5 — お願い❗️ *2025-10-23, version 1.9.0* 実際の競技かるたが再現されていて楽しくやらせていただいてます！ですが、もっと友達と対戦をしたいのでフレンド機能を作っていつインしているのか確認できるようにして欲しいです。また、チャット機能もあると嬉しいです。ただのお願いになってしまい申し訳ありません🙇‍♀️ ### 5/5 — 楽しい！ *2025-10-14, version 1.9.0* 楽しいけど、オンライン戦だとなかなかマッチしない。19時なのに。初段だから相手がいないんですかねー😅 ## Frequently asked questions about Competitive Karuta ONLINE ### What is Competitive Karuta ONLINE? Competitive Karuta ONLINE is a digital adaptation of the traditional Japanese card game, Karuta, focusing on competitive play. It accurately replicates the official rules, including memorization time and card handling mechanics. ### Can I play Competitive Karuta ONLINE offline? The game offers a 'VS CPU' mode that can be played offline, allowing you to practice against AI opponents. However, 'VS ONLINE' and 'Private Match' modes require an internet connection. ### How does the online multiplayer work in Competitive Karuta ONLINE? You can engage in real-time ranked matches against players globally, with a ranking system in place. A daily free play is available, after which in-game points are consumed. Winning matches rewards you with these points. ### What kind of analysis features does Competitive Karuta ONLINE offer? The game provides detailed match history, including winning rates, foul rates, and average times. You can analyze your performance metrics, such as the time between hearing the Kimari-ji and taking the card. ### Does Competitive Karuta ONLINE have ads? Yes, Competitive Karuta ONLINE contains advertisements. These ads are displayed within the application. ### What are the mini-games in Competitive Karuta ONLINE? Competitive Karuta ONLINE includes two mini-games: 'Flash Cards' to improve memorization speed by thinking of the Kimari-ji and swiping, and 'Branching Cards' for listening and correctly identifying Tomo-fuda. ### What is the age rating for Competitive Karuta ONLINE? Competitive Karuta ONLINE is rated '4+' by the app store, indicating it is suitable for children aged 4 and above. ### How often is Competitive Karuta ONLINE updated? The latest version of Competitive Karuta ONLINE is 1.9.0, which was last updated on September 2, 2024. This suggests the app receives regular updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.0 — 2024-09-02 Enhancements: - Added 4 A-class reciters - The upper limits for ranks and ratings have been increased Bug Fixes: - Some issues ### 1.8.0 — 2021-05-24 Enhancements: - Added A-class reciter - Added AppTrackingTransparency for iOS14 Bug Fixes: - Some issues ### 1.7.0 — 2020-07-02 Enhancements: - Added spectator mode - Possible to display / hidden private match stamps ### 1.6.1 — 2020-05-27 Bug Fixes: - Some screen display is broken ### 1.6.0 — 2020-05-25 Enhancements: - Added new mini game Branching Cards - Added stamp favorite function - Possible to display / hidden the stamp - Displayed of consecutive wins Bug Fixes: - Some issues ## Apps similar to Competitive Karuta ONLINE | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RiichiCity - ACG mahjong games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riichicity-acg-mahjong-games/id1578816591) | 4.6 (606) | Free | Games | | [Hanafuda･Koi Koi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanafudakoi-koi/id1339558217) | 4.6 (553) | Free | Games | | [竸技かるたトレーニング](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1611873350) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Games | | [Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowverse-worlds-beyond/id6472019540) | 3.8 (1,185) | Free | Games | | [Mahjong Soul](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mahjong-soul/id1464872167) | 4.9 (10,905) | Free | Games | | [hanafuda2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanafuda2/id874776003) | 4.3 (152) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Beta Computing Co., Ltd. - [Recite Karuta: Hyakunin-isshu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recite-karuta-hyakunin-isshu/id1620851858) - [Chemical structure Karuta](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemical-structure-karuta/id6504676483) - [メイト なぞなぞかるた](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6760517069) - [メイト いきものはかせかるた](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6776965885) All apps by Beta Computing Co., Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1456718333 ## Related topics [karuta](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/karuta) · [competitive karuta online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/competitive-karuta-online) · [competition online](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/competition-online) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*