Furigana Reader vs Document Scanner By MadMath
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
Document Scanner By MadMath
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Document scanner allows you toβ―create, save, and organise your paper documents as a digital file. Scan anything β receipts, notes, ID cards, recipes, photos, business cards, whiteboards β and turn them into PDF or JPEG files you can work with on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. HOW IT WORKS β’ Scan any document and convert to PDF or photo. β’ Save and organise your important documents so they are easy to find.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Document Scanner By MadMath at none against Furigana Reader's 1. Document Scanner By MadMath also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Furigana Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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. Document Scanner By MadMath asks for nothing beyond the download.
Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Document Scanner By MadMath every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Furigana Reader | Document Scanner By MadMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akito | Palanisamy Shanmugam |
In-app purchases
Furigana Reader
- Remove Ads$0.99
Document Scanner By MadMath
No in-app purchases
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