# Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader — Japanese book reading support

> Camera-based Japanese text reader with furigana and romanization. (iPhone/iPad app by Koji Watanabe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-camera-kanji-reader/id1466588904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Koji Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332653587)
- Category: Utilities, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2019-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-camera-kanji-reader/id1466588904/reviews.md

## What is Furigana Camera?

Japanese book reading support app. Add furigana/hiragana on kanji via camera.

[Features]
-Convert text in photos from your album (gallery) or camera into furigana and romanized characters
-Supports both vertical and horizontal text formats
-Adjustable font size for characters and furigana (ruby)
-Dark mode support

[Usage Examples]
-When encountering difficult kanji while reading
-When coming across unfamiliar words in newspapers
-As a companion for studying Japanese
-To assist with homework
-For speech support, when you need furigana for kanji
-When struggling with kanji in textbooks and needing furigana
-To support foreigners by providing furigana
-When picking up a difficult, thick, kanji-heavy book or one with a complex writing style
-When wanting to read a kanji-heavy manga smoothly with furigana (though this may vary)
-When introducing this app to IT supporters and ICT education supporters

*Internet connection required
Web Services by Yahoo! JAPAN （https://developer.yahoo.co.jp/sitemap/）

## Key features

- Add furigana to kanji via camera
- Convert text from photos and camera
- Supports vertical and horizontal text
- Adjustable font size
- Dark mode support
- Romanized character conversion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Feature Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Feature Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Feature Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Feature Subscription | $12.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-camera-kanji-reader/id1466588904/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 試用期間は❓

*2026-04-13*

料金の回数なのかその都度かが分かりません。

### 5/5 — most accurate and efficient kanji reader i’ve tried

*2026-01-05*

this app is fast, accurate, and easy to use. in a lot of kanji readers i’ve tried out(even chatgpt), the AI gets quite confused with kanji with multiple readings, and with pictures that have furigana or other unrelated characters surrounding the kanji you want read. i have yet to have see any error with the readings that have been given to me! Very impressive!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
I’m really glad to hear that you found the app fast, accurate, and easy to use.
Kanji with multiple readings and images with furigana can be tricky, so it means a lot to know that the readings have been consistently correct for you.
Your feedback is truly encouraging!

### 2/5 — 改善期待

*2025-10-27*

ふりがなの正確性はないようです。また画像の読み込み時間も長く待っているのがストレスです。改善期待しています。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。カメラ機能をアップグレードしました。また、結果のシェアも可能になりました。これからも快適にご利用いただけるよう改善を続けてまいります。

### 5/5 — Useful

*2025-05-29*

I don’t know much kanji, so this is a useful app when I want to translate. It heats up my phone a little, but overall very nice app

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!

### 3/5 — カメラスキャン機能は良いけど。

*2019-10-20*

カメラスキャン機能があるのが素晴らしい。スキャン性能は早く正確ですごいと思ったが、人物名や地名など、ふりがなを必要とする読み難い文字のふりがな正確さには問題有りです…。
改行のため分裂した文字のふりがなも不正確になってしまいます。
正しい読み方を知るためには使えません。

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。
人物名や地名などは本アプリの苦手とするところです。
「ふりがなおしえて」というAIがふりがなを振るアプリを作りましたので、よろしければそちらをお試しください。

## Frequently asked questions about Furigana Camera

### Does Furigana Camera have ads?

Yes, Furigana Camera contains advertisements. This is common for free applications that offer in-app purchases for premium features.

### What is the cost of Furigana Camera?

Furigana Camera is free to download and use. It offers optional premium feature subscriptions starting at $1.99 per month or $12.99 per year.

### What devices does Furigana Camera support?

Furigana Camera is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Furigana Camera updated?

The latest version of Furigana Camera is 1.1.7, last updated on December 11, 2025. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and add new features.

### What is the age rating for Furigana Camera?

Furigana Camera has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Does Furigana Camera require an internet connection?

Yes, an internet connection is required to use Furigana Camera. This is due to its reliance on web services provided by Yahoo! JAPAN.

### What do users like about Furigana Camera?

Users appreciate the app's ability to quickly add furigana to kanji, aiding in reading Japanese texts. Its camera functionality and support for various text formats are also highlighted.

### Can Furigana Camera convert text from my photo album?

Yes, Furigana Camera can convert text from photos in your album (gallery) as well as directly from your camera. This allows for flexible use when reading existing images or new ones.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-08-13

- fix share button position

### 1.1.7 — 2025-12-11

- Enhanced image recognition — Achieve more accurate and faster analysis (now with a 15‑minute free trial)
- New Share button — Easily share your furigana results with others

### 1.1.6 — 2025-12-08

- Enhanced image recognition — Achieve more accurate and faster analysis (now with a 15‑minute free trial)
- New Share button — Easily share your furigana results with others

### 1.1.5 — 2025-08-20

fix some bug

### 1.1.3 — 2025-06-16

Fix vertical mode

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