Comparison

Furigana Reader vs スマデリ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

スマデリ

Features
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Smart Daily コーチ用のメッセージアプリです。

Screenshots

Furigana Reader4 screens
スマデリ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: スマデリ at none against Furigana Reader's 1. スマデリ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Furigana Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. スマデリ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, スマデリ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Furigana Reader versus スマデリ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFurigana Readerスマデリ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAkitoissin Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Furigana Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

スマデリ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Furigana Reader free?
Furigana Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is スマデリ free?
スマデリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Furigana Reader or スマデリ have ads?
Furigana Reader shows ads; スマデリ does not.
Which is updated more often, Furigana Reader or スマデリ?
Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and スマデリ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Furigana Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and スマデリ on November 4, 2026.

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