Japanese Ruby vs Motteke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Japanese Ruby
This app automatically adds furigana (ruby characters) to Japanese text. It supports input via camera, photos, pasting, and handwriting, making it ideal for beginners learning Japanese. You can also export text with furigana to PDF via email.
- Add furigana to Japanese text
- Input via camera
- Input via photo library
- Handwriting recognition for kanji
- Export to PDF with furigana
- Study with hiragana or English
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This is an APP that add ruby characters (furigana) to Japanese inputted by camera, photo, pasting, handwriting for Japanese beginner automatically. Usage 1: You can copy characters from Safari, and paste them into the text box, and study Japanese with hiragana or English characters. Usage 2: You can study Japanese by camera or photo library. Usage 3: You can input unknown kanji by handwriting and check how to read it. Usage 4: You can input text with keyboard, and send the text with ruby in PDF by mail.
Motteke
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"What was that timer for?" "Did I grab everything?" The moment your timer rings, Motteke shows your memo on the notification — so you instantly remember what to take, what to do, or what comes next. Set a timer, jot a memo, and you're done. No more forgetting. ◆ Ever had these moments? · Realized you left your transit card after leaving home · Got off the train but left your bag on the overhead rack · Right before a meeting: "Wait, did I save the presentation to my laptop?" · Arrived at the gym only to realize: "I forgot my towel..." · Took meds at the right time but couldn't remember which one · Your kid asks "where's my gym uniform?" and you draw a blank Motteke fixes all of these. Set a timer for when you need to leave, jot down what to bring, and at the right moment your memo appears as a checklist on the notification. ◆ How it works 1. Set a timer ("8:00 AM departure", "in 25 minutes") 2. Type your memo ("transit card, lunch, umbrella") 3. When time's up, your memo appears on the notification 4. Check items off as you prep — zero forgotten items ◆ Key Features 【Timer + Memo】 Add a memo when you set your timer. The completion notification shows your memo as a checklist — "Did I grab everything?" becomes obvious at a glance. 【Templates】 Save your frequent memo sets as templates: · "Commute" = transit card, lunch, water bottle, laptop · "Gym" = towel, change of clothes, shoes · "Business Trip" = laptop, charger, business cards, documents · "Travel" = passport, charger, adapter One tap to load — daily prep becomes instant. 【Checklist】 The memo on the completion notification works as an actual checklist. Tap to check items off, see at a glance what's done and what's left. 【Reliable Background Operation】 Even when the app is closed or your screen is off, the timer keeps running accurately. Local notifications ensure delivery regardless of network conditions. 【Session Persistence】 Even if you quit the app, your timer state is saved. Resume right where you left off after restart. ◆ Perfect for · Morning departures → "transit card, lunch, umbrella" · Commute / school → "transit pass, textbooks, lunchbox" · Train stop reminder → "3 min before stop: grab bag from rack" · Medication reminder → "blood pressure pill, vitamins" · Break-end → "review next meeting deck" · Laundry timer → "take it in, fold it" · Cooking timer → "stop simmer, remove lid" · Exam / test prep → "ID, pens, lunch" · Travel / business trip → "passport, charger, adapter" ◆ Why Motteke over the built-in Timer The iPhone's built-in Timer only tells you "time's up." It doesn't remember what the timer was for. Motteke is different. Pair a timer with a memo of what to bring or what to do, and the completion notification becomes a checklist. No more relying on memory. ◆ Made for · People who forget things often · Anyone whose mornings are chaotic · Train commuters who leave bags on the rack · Anyone who needs medication reminders · Professionals who can't afford to forget for meetings or trips · Parents juggling their kids' daily checklists · Travelers who want a packing checklist · Anyone looking for a simple, focused reminder app Motteke. So you never forget again. "Take it with you!" — a small assist for your daily prep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Japanese Ruby at none against Motteke's shown. Japanese Ruby also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Motteke's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Japanese Ruby ships an update every 4 months, Motteke every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Japanese Ruby | Motteke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microstone Inc. | baba shunsuke |
In-app purchases
Japanese Ruby
No in-app purchases
Motteke
No in-app purchases









