# YaruoViewer

> App for viewing Japanese Ascii Art stories and internet subculture content. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuki Konda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaruoviewer/id1085364199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuki Konda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016233334)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2016-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaruoviewer/id1085364199/reviews.md

## What is YaruoViewer?

(*) The contents of this app is almost entirely in Japanese.

Yaruo is an Ascii Art character, which is an art form created by Japanese characters written with equal width fonts.  It is a fan created internet sub culture and there are many websites that cater to display such art and story narrated and acted on by characters.  

Yaruo has been popular since 2008 or so, and every day dozens of new content is produced.  Sometime, he is left alone on a deserted island, travels to the Victorian era to peek at people's tough lives, or becomes a military general of the Warring States era in Japan.  

The app features special font that will render the Ascii Art beautifully, unlike iPhone and iPad Safari or other browsers.  The ads are completely blocked, allowing you to view the content using the screen entirely.  

There are a number of supported sites where the contents are pulled from, and as time passes, I will add more sites that can be rendered correctly on the app.  You do not need to upgrade the iOS app for that.

If you see any ads or have requests, please write them on reviews, or leave comments in the Facebook support page.

Since it was very hard to remove the ads, I am making this app for purchase.  Please understand, and I hope you enjoy the Japanese internet culture!

## Key features

- Renders Ascii Art beautifully
- Ad-free viewing experience
- Supports multiple content websites
- Special font for optimal display
- Explores Japanese internet subculture

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaruoviewer/id1085364199/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I loved it

*2016-07-10*

I like to see images

## Frequently asked questions about YaruoViewer

### What is YaruoViewer?

YaruoViewer is an application designed to display Ascii Art, a form of art created using Japanese characters. It focuses on showcasing stories and content from a specific Japanese internet subculture.

### Does YaruoViewer have ads?

No, YaruoViewer is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience of the content.

### What devices does YaruoViewer support?

YaruoViewer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for YaruoViewer?

YaruoViewer has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present.

### How often is YaruoViewer updated?

The app was last updated on January 17, 2017, with version 1.2.1. Further updates to supported sites do not require an iOS app upgrade.

### What makes YaruoViewer's Ascii Art rendering special?

The app features a special font that renders Ascii Art beautifully, which is noted as superior to standard iPhone and iPad browsers.

### Can I suggest new sites for YaruoViewer?

Yes, users can suggest new sites or report issues by writing reviews or leaving comments on the Facebook support page.

### Is YaruoViewer free to download?

Yes, YaruoViewer is free to download and use, though the developer mentions it was hard to remove ads, implying a potential for future monetization or a past paid model.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2017-01-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed the bug of not being able to view articles from Today's feed

### 1.2 — 2016-12-23

Fixed a minor crash, not likely to be encountered.
Can now bookmark a series of articles!

### 1.1 — 2016-07-11

Changed pricing plan.
Fixed zoom
Added search
You can view threads by tag
Added bookmark and share

### 1.0 — 2016-03-04

No release notes.

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All apps by Yuki Konda: https://appshunter.io/developer/1016233334

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