Best apps like Sumiyomi - Japanese Reader

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Updated August 2026

Sumiyomi is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 5+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Sumiyomi

Hirakata by Corbofo#1

Hirakata by Corbofo by Jean Leman

Learn Japanese syllabaries
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๐Ÿ“š Education
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Master Japanese syllabaries with interactive learning and testing sessions. Learn stroke order, pronunciation, and track your progress through adaptive levels. Includes comprehensive tables for basic hiragana and katakana.

Kototabi: Learn Japanese JLPT#3

Kototabi: Learn Japanese JLPT by Zhongyuan Tang

Hiragana Katakana Kanji Vocab
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๐Ÿ“š Education
5.0(1 ratings)
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Master Japanese for travel and JLPT exams with this app. It offers over 3,400 words in real-life scenarios, extensive grammar lessons, and a smart study system with spaced repetition. Practice with various quiz types and track your progress.