Toku Reader - 読

Toku Reader - 読

Japanese & Chinese Tap-to-Read

3 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 31, 2026
  • July 14, 2026
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Instantly read Japanese and Chinese text with furigana, pinyin, and definitions. Supports PDFs, EPUBs, web browsing, and OCR. Integrates with WaniKani and Anki for vocabulary study, all working offline.

Tap-to-read with furigana/pinyin
Offline dictionary and OCR
Import PDFs, EPUBs, and web content
WaniKani and Anki integration
Spaced-repetition review deck
Handwriting input and reverse search
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What's New in Toku Reader

5.0.8

July 14, 2026

Toku is now podcast-first. The app opens on Home — your shows, front and center. Setup starts by picking a podcast you actually want to hear, and your first transcript teaches the one gesture that matters: tap any word while the audio keeps playing. CREATOR PAGES Tap a show and you land on the podcaster's own page, built entirely from their feed: their artwork colors the page, their description and links are live, their hosts, their trailer, and their support link are all there. Their links — and the links in their episode notes — open right inside Toku, so a creator's whole world is tappable too. ALSO NEW • Chapters appear on the timeline — jump with one tap • Drag to reorder your Up Next queue • Share an episode or a show with a friend • Pull down on a show to check for new episodes • Read a show's full description FASTER AND STEADIER • Much quicker episode opening, and smoother transcripts on long shows • Fixed a freeze that could hit when opening a downloaded episode • Fixed duplicated lines in automatic transcripts • Better recovery when a speech-model download stalls, and changing a show's language now retries transcription automatically

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Subscription plans

Toku Reader Premium

Unlimited word lookups on all reading surfaces

$6.991 Month
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User reviews

Beautiful App

This is a well thought out, beautiful app, which will definitely receive a lot of use by me. If I were to make a recommendation, I think it would be beneficial to be able to view pitch accent upon click of the individual words (Japanese). Other than that, great app. Thank you! <3

Edit: in the latest update, the author of this app added pitch accent! No complaints. Great work.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the review! Your support helps make Toku Reader even better. I wanted to provide an update: you can now view pitch accents upon tap of Japanese words! This is available on the newest version of the app. I hope you enjoy this feature. Thank you once again for supporting Toku Reader!

FAQ

What languages does Toku Reader support?

Toku Reader primarily supports Japanese and Chinese. It provides furigana for Japanese and pinyin for Chinese, along with comprehensive dictionaries for both languages.

Can I use Toku Reader offline?

Yes, Toku Reader is designed to work entirely offline. This includes tokenization, dictionaries, OCR, and spaced-repetition reviews, ensuring your reading and study remain private and accessible without an internet connection.

How does Toku Reader integrate with WaniKani and Anki?

You can connect your WaniKani account to sync radicals, kanji, and vocabulary study progress. It also allows you to import your existing Anki decks, preserving your scheduling history for a seamless learning experience.

What types of content can I read with Toku Reader?

Toku Reader can process various text formats, including pasted text, PDFs, EPUBs, and content from websites. It also features OCR to read text from photographs of printed materials.

Does Toku Reader have ads?

No, Toku Reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features or content.

What is the age rating for Toku Reader?

Toku Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.

How often is Toku Reader updated?

The latest version of Toku Reader is 4.5.6, last updated on June 1, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates active development and maintenance.

What devices are supported by Toku Reader?

Toku Reader is currently supported on iPhones. Future platform compatibility may be expanded based on user demand and development.