# Tanka Poems — Poetry, Prayer & Narration

> A digital reader and listener for Japanese tanka poetry and prayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Lab Architect.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanka-poems/id6793958974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lab Architect](https://appshunter.io/developer/400194487)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 422 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanka-poems/id6793958974/reviews.md

## What is Tanka Poems?

Tanka Poems is a quiet reading and listening space for sacred Japanese tanka poetry and prayer.

READ SLOWLY
Explore 84 tanka poems in English and romanized Japanese, presented with careful typography and serene photography from Japan.

PRAY WITH THE BOOK
Move through a source-faithful prayer collection in its intended order, rendered as clear native text rather than page scans.

LISTEN YOUR WAY
Choose Leonard, Rachel, Steven, or Lauren for four distinct spoken readings. Choose Warm or Reflective prayer delivery—or turn prayer audio off. Synchronized word highlighting follows the narration, and all audio is bundled for offline listening.

A BOOK-LIKE READER
Turn pages with graceful book motion, adjust text size and reading font, choose Light, Dark, or System appearance, search the collection, and save poems for later.

BEGIN FREELY
Amatsu Norito, The Lord’s Prayer, and three selected poems remain free. A single, restorable in-app purchase unlocks the complete poetry and prayer collection permanently. There is no subscription.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account or sign-in is required. Tanka Poems contains no advertising, cross-app tracking, or behavioral analytics. Your reading position, saved poems, and preferences remain on your device.

Take a quiet moment. Read slowly. Listen closely.

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tanka Poems — Full Collection | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanka-poems/id6793958974/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mokichi Okada’s Tanka Poems

*2026-08-18*

I love this app, so easy to find all poems and prayers.

## Frequently asked questions about Tanka Poems

### 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.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.46 — 2026-08-24

Brazilian Portuguese is now available in Tanka Poems.

• Listen to all 84 poems in Portuguese with Leonard or Steven
• Follow every poem with synchronized yellow read-along highlighting
• Choose Portuguese or Portuguese + Japanese playback
• Switch languages and narrators within the same app
• Continue enjoying the original Japanese text, calligraphy, audio, prayers, ordering, and highlighting unchanged

Portuguese narration by Lauren and Rachel is coming soon, with Spanish-language support to follow.

### 1.0.41 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

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*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 2026-08-25.*