Furigana Reader vs 1translate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Furigana Reader
This app automatically adds furigana (ruby annotations) to Japanese websites, providing instant readings for kanji. It offers a reader mode, dictionary lookup, and customizable display options to enhance your Japanese browsing experience.
- Automatic furigana annotations
- Reader mode for distraction-free articles
- In-page dictionary lookup
- Built-in ad and tracker blocker
- Customizable ruby text appearance
- Romaji support (Hepburn/Wapuro)
- Share and action extensions
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Furigana Reader adds furigana (ruby annotations) to any Japanese website automatically, helping you read kanji you don't know yet. FEATURES - Automatic Furigana: Browse any website and get instant hiragana or romaji readings above kanji - Reader Mode: View articles in a clean, distraction-free layout with furigana - Dictionary Lookup: Tap any annotated word in reader mode to look up its definition - Ad Blocker: Built-in ad and tracker blocking for a cleaner browsing experience - Customizable: Adjust ruby text size, color, and opacity to your preference - Romaji Support: Choose between Hepburn and Wapuro romanization styles - Share Extension: Open pages from Safari or any browser via the share sheet - Action Extension: Quick-open the current page with furigana from Safari's toolbar - Dark Mode: Full support for light and dark appearances HOW IT WORKS Furigana Reader accurately analyzes Japanese text and generates readings in real time. The engine handles complex cases including counters, dates, and special number readings. PERFECT FOR - Japanese language learners at any level - Reading news, blogs, and articles in Japanese - Anyone who encounters unfamiliar kanji while browsing
1translate
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Support dialect translation, accented reading and even read in a lower speed which is easier for language learning, β1Translateβ,all in 1 and 1 is enough! # major function 1, support more than 100 languages , covering most countries, travel without obstacles! 2, support more than 60 different dialects, such as: English, supporting a total of 16 different regions of the dialect, communicate more smoothly! 3, support text translation, voice real-time recognition translation. 4, support for reading translation results, there are more than 50 different kinds of voices, covering all genders and age groups, and you can change reading speed. 5, full screen translation results, easy to communicate when displayed 6, copy the translation result and make it convenient for other places # Features 1, user-friendly design, excellent use experience, the best visual experience - easy to use, good-looking! 2, unique dialogue mode, automatic switching target and source language, making it much easier to use 3, shake the phone can switch target and source language, more convenient and faster 4, 60+ dialects, 50+ tones, covering all of your usage scenarios ********************************* Thank you for your support, and we will continue to improve and optimize it. Any suggestions, please contact: easyuseappstudio@gmail.com If you like our software, please give us a rate.,It will be very helpful to us. Thank you! ********************************* Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscriptions are billed yearly. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which are set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Terms of Service: http://www.onetranslate.top/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.onetranslate.top/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 1translate at none against Furigana Reader's shown. 1translate also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Furigana Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 1translate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $41.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, 1translate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Furigana Reader | 1translate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 10.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akito | θΆ ι |
In-app purchases
Furigana Reader
- Remove Ads$0.99
1translate
- 1translate pro yearly3 Days trial$41.991 Year





