Best Japanese Ruby alternatives: apps like Japanese Ruby

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated November 2026

Japanese Ruby is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Japanese Ruby

Furiganify!#1

Furiganify! by telethon k.k.

Furigana for Safari
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.0(8 ratings)
Free
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This extension adds Japanese reading aids (Furigana) to text displayed in Safari. It processes all data locally for enhanced privacy and offers customization options for learning. Choose between Romaji or Hiragana, and filter by school grade or JLPT level.

Furigana PDF#2

Furigana PDF by telethon k.k.

Add Furigana to PDF Documents
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Easily add furigana reading aids to Japanese PDF documents. This app automatically annotates Kanji characters and allows customization to match your PDF's layout. You can also scan paper documents and add furigana, with all processing done offline for privacy.

More apps like Japanese Ruby

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Simple Furigana
Simple Furigana
Simple Furigana
Add Furigana to Japanese Text
Free

Easily add ruby characters (furigana) to Japanese text. This app supports both hiragana and romaji annotations for kanji, and works with both vertical and horizontal layouts. Share or print your annotated text, or use the extension to add furigana directly within other apps like Safari.

Add furigana to Japanese textSupports hiragana and romajiVertical and horizontal layouts
🔧 Utilities
(272)
free with in-app purchases
5
漢かな
漢かな
漢かな
by Yukihiro Morita
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
ひらがなカメラ-漢字をひらがなで読む
ひらがなカメラ-漢字をひらがなで読む
ひらがなカメラ-漢字をひらがなで読む
by OFFICE MOVE
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader
Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader
Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader
Japanese book reading support
Free

This app uses your device's camera to add furigana (pronunciation guides) and romanized characters to Japanese text in photos. It supports both vertical and horizontal layouts, with adjustable font sizes and a dark mode option for comfortable reading.

Add furigana to kanji via cameraConvert text from photos and cameraSupports vertical and horizontal text
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases
8
BitPrism
BitPrism
BitPrism
Retro Game Emulator
Free

Play classic video games on your device with this emulator. It requires you to provide your own game files, offering a straightforward experience without in-app purchases or excessive ads. Designed for developers and retro gaming enthusiasts.

Play retro gamesEmulator functionalityUser-provided game files
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
9
Motteke - Timer with Memo
Motteke - Timer with Memo
Motteke - Timer with Memo
Timer ends, memo reminds you
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
LINBLE Keyboard
LINBLE Keyboard
LINBLE Keyboard
by Musen Connect, Inc.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)