# Unblur - Read Japanese — Scan, Read & Learn Japanese > Scan, Read & Learn Japanese (iPhone/iPad app by HAO TSE TU.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblur-read-japanese/id6762321275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HAO TSE TU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893816724) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 46 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unblur-read-japanese/id6762321275/reviews.md ## What is Unblur? Unblur is the Japanese study tool you never knew you needed. Scan or upload any page of Japanese text — a novel, textbook, manga, or any reading material — and Unblur instantly makes it readable and learnable. HOW IT WORKS Photograph or upload a page, and Unblur processes the full text. Every word gets furigana readings and romaji automatically. Tap any word to get its meaning, an AI-powered explanation, and audio pronunciation. Keep reading at your own pace — everything you need is one tap away. FEATURES • Scan or upload any Japanese page — novels, textbooks, manga, graded readers • Furigana and romaji displayed above every word • Tap any word for definitions and AI-powered explanations • Audio pronunciation for every word • Full page translation • Save words to your personal vocabulary list • Build your own flashcard decks from saved words • Review your flashcards anytime to reinforce learning • Scan history so you can return to previous pages PERFECT FOR • Japanese learners at any level • Students working through novels or textbooks • Manga readers who want to study while they read • Anyone doing extensive or intensive Japanese reading SUBSCRIPTION Unblur is free to download. Full access requires an Unblur Premium subscription. • Monthly: $12.99/month • Yearly: $49.99/year • 3-day free trial included Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://japanese-scanner-production.up.railway.app/privacy ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly | $7.99 | per month | | Yearly | $29.99 | per year | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2026-08-07 • Meet Blur! Our new mascot is here to guide you through the app • Refreshed UI with updated layouts and improved text display ### 1.2 — 2026-06-08 Paste text — no photo needed. Copy Japanese text from anywhere, paste it into Unblur, and get the full reading breakdown instantly. ### 1.1 — 2026-06-03 What's New in This Update: • Organize your scan history into custom folders • Create and manage your own flashcard decks • Adjust audio playback speed to your preference ### 1.0 — 2026-06-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Unblur | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ginkgo: Learn Chinese Mandarin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ginkgo-learn-chinese-mandarin/id1506925763) | 4.8 (155) | Free | Education | | [Tutor Lily: AI Language Tutor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tutor-lily-ai-language-tutor/id6448189123) | 4.6 (239) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-kanji-and-kana/id1322000057) | 4.9 (1,955) | Free | Education | | [Learn Japanese - Drops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-japanese-drops/id1227950969) | 4.8 (2,009) | Free | Education | | [myLearners](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylearners/id1436550381) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [PORO ー Japanese Vocabulary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poro-japanese-vocabulary/id1529982431) | 4.7 (35) | Free | Education | --- *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 2026-08-13.*