Comparison

Furigana Reader vs 親指Oyayubiブラウザ

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

親指Oyayubiブラウザ

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親指ブラウザ 説明文 【日本語】 =プライバシー重視= 開発者はユーザーデータを一切収集しません(分析・広告SDKも未使用)。 タブ/履歴/ブックマーク等は端末とユーザー自身のiCloudにのみ保存され、それ以外のサーバー送信をしません。 アプリを削除すると、これらのデータは端末から消えます(復元できません)。 青色の「マジックボタン」中心に操作が可能となります。 〜マジックボタン〜 「一回押し」  ページの縮小・拡大 「長押し」  プライバシーモード、設定、共有ボタン 「横スワイプ」  URL表示 & ページ内検索窓 「上スワイプ」  ページ再読み込み 「下スワイプ」  ボタン群の非表示 〜xボタン〜 「一回押し」  タブを閉じる 「長押し」  閉じたタブを復元 〜戻るボタン〜 「一回押し」  ページ戻る 「長押し」  ページ進む 〜タブボタン〜 「一回押し」  タブの前後に移動 「長押し(右側)」  ページ上まで移動 〜タブ一覧ボタン〜 「一回押し」  タブメニュー 「長押し」  新しいページ 〜お気に入りボタン〜 「一回押し」  お気に入り 「長押し」  あとで読む 【英語】 Privacy Focused The developer does not collect any user data (no analytics or ad SDKs used). Tabs, history, and bookmarks are stored only on the device and the user's own iCloud, with no other server transmissions. If the app is deleted, these data are removed from the device (cannot be restored). All operations are centered around the blue "Magic Button." Magic Button "Single Press" Zoom in/out on the page "Long Press" Privacy mode, settings, share button "Horizontal Swipe" Show URL & in-page search bar "Up Swipe" Reload page "Down Swipe" Show/Hide button groups [x Button] "Single Press" Close tab "Long Press" Reopen closed tab [Back Button] "Single Press" Go back a page "Long Press" Go forward a page [Tab Button] "Single Press" Move between tabs "Long Press (Right Side)" Scroll to top of page [Tab List Button] "Single Press" Tab menu "Long Press" Open new page [Star Button] "Single Press" Add to Favorites "Long Press" Read Later

Screenshots

Furigana Reader4 screens
親指Oyayubiブラウザ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 親指Oyayubiブラウザ at none against Furigana Reader's 1. 親指Oyayubiブラウザ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 親指Oyayubiブラウザ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, 親指Oyayubiブラウザ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Furigana Reader versus 親指Oyayubiブラウザ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFurigana Reader親指Oyayubiブラウザ
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAkito5mm

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Furigana Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

親指Oyayubiブラウザ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Furigana Reader free?
Furigana Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 親指Oyayubiブラウザ free?
親指Oyayubiブラウザ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Furigana Reader or 親指Oyayubiブラウザ have ads?
Furigana Reader shows ads; 親指Oyayubiブラウザ does not.
Which is updated more often, Furigana Reader or 親指Oyayubiブラウザ?
Furigana Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and 親指Oyayubiブラウザ monthly. Most recently, Furigana Reader was updated on October 4, 2026 and 親指Oyayubiブラウザ on October 6, 2026.

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