Great user experience
The app is super easy to use, and the tabs are clean and understandable. The overall vibe is very calm, and the user experience is fantastic.
Mokichi Okada’s Tanka Poems
I love this app, so easy to find all poems and prayers.
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Experience a serene space for sacred Japanese tanka poetry and prayer. Read and listen to a curated collection with synchronized narration and adjustable text. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with offline audio and customizable reading settings.
✓84 tanka poems in English and Japanese
✓Four distinct spoken reading options
✓Synchronized word highlighting
✓Offline audio playback
✓Adjustable text size and font
✓Light, Dark, and System appearance modes
✓Search and save poems
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What's New in Tanka Poems
1.0.49
August 27, 2026
Tanka Poems 1.0.49 completes the Brazilian Portuguese edition: • All 84 poems and the complete prayer collection in Portuguese. • Full narration by Leonard, Steven, Lauren, and Rachel in Warm and Reflective styles. • Read-along highlighting with Portuguese and Japanese playback. • Restored page 12 title, Meishu-sama calligraphy credit, artwork, and page number. • Corrected “Meishu-sama” pronunciation in affected prayers. English and Japanese content remain unchanged.
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What content does Tanka Poems offer?
Tanka Poems features 84 tanka poems in English and romanized Japanese, alongside a source-faithful prayer collection. The content is presented with careful typography and serene photography.
Can I listen to the poems and prayers in Tanka Poems?
Yes, Tanka Poems offers four distinct spoken readings for poems and two delivery styles for prayers. The audio is bundled for offline listening and synchronized with word highlighting.
How can I customize my reading experience in Tanka Poems?
You can adjust text size and reading font, choose between Light, Dark, or System appearance modes, and turn pages with graceful book motion. The app also allows you to search the collection and save poems.
Is Tanka Poems free to use?
Tanka Poems offers a free selection of content, including Amatsu Norito, The Lord’s Prayer, and three selected poems. The complete collection can be unlocked with a single, restorable in-app purchase.
Does Tanka Poems have ads?
No, Tanka Poems contains no advertising. It is designed to be a private reading and listening space, with no cross-app tracking or behavioral analytics.
What devices is Tanka Poems available on?
Tanka Poems is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a portable and personal reading experience.
How often is Tanka Poems updated?
The latest version is 1.0.46, last updated on August 24, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent activity and ongoing support.
Is my data safe with Tanka Poems?
Yes, Tanka Poems is private by design. No account or sign-in is required, and your reading position, saved poems, and preferences remain on your device.