Ирон Библи vs Kiratoru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ирон Библи
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The application includes translation of the Bible into Ossetian language, in parallel with translation into Russian and English. It is possible to display only one language, as well as several languages at once, it is possible to display "verse by verse" Ossetian, Russian and English text. Additional materials and maps are included. Users can highlight verses with different colors, place bookmarks, write notes, view reading history. The application provides opportunities to search by words, view reading history, share.
Kiratoru
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Kiratoru - Japanese Text Recognition & Dictionary Transform your Japanese learning with real-time text recognition and comprehensive dictionary lookups Kiratoru is the ultimate Japanese learning companion that captures and analyzes Japanese text wherever you find it. On Mac, grab text from any app on your screen; on iPhone and iPad, point your camera at the real world. Whether you're reading manga, playing video games, browsing websites, studying documents, or out in Japan, Kiratoru makes Japanese comprehension effortless and engaging. KEY FEATURES Live Text Recognition - On Mac: instantly capture Japanese text from any application on screen - On iPhone/iPad: recognize Japanese text through your camera - Advanced OCR technology for accurate character recognition - Real-time lookup as you read Furigana Overlay (Mac) - Reading furigana drawn right over the source text, so your eyes never leave the page - Tap any word in the overlay to pull up its full dictionary entry - Perfect for fast reading of games, manga, and dynamic content Comprehensive Dictionary - Extensive Japanese-English dictionary with detailed definitions - Complete kanji information including readings, meanings, and stroke counts - Word examples and usage contexts for better understanding - Pitch-accent information for natural pronunciation Decks & Spaced Repetition - Build study decks from the words and kanji you save - Review on a proven spaced-repetition schedule that times each card for you - Stash words while exploring a kanji and carry them straight into your cards - Home-screen widgets for your daily word, daily kanji, and one-tap reviews Intelligent Features - AI-powered translation with context, on supported devices - Automatic text tokenization for precise word identification - Clickable kanji and words for deep exploration - Multiple reading formats (hiragana, katakana, romaji) HOW IT WORKS 1. Capture - Pick any app on your Mac, or aim your iPhone camera at Japanese text 2. Read - Enable live lookup, open the Furigana Overlay, or use manual refresh 3. Explore - Tap words and kanji for detailed information 4. Save & Review - Build decks and study them with spaced repetition Free Features - Manual and live (auto-refresh) text lookup - Unlimited saved words and kanji - Core dictionary definitions - Build decks and add cards Pro Features - Furigana Overlay - reading furigana over your source text (Mac) - AI-powered translation with context - Full word and kanji details - clickable kanji, clickable examples, no blur - Spaced-repetition review and study widgets - Home-screen widgets - word of the day, kanji of the day, and reviews - No restrictions on any feature PERFECT FOR - Japanese language students at any level - Manga/anime/game enthusiasts - Business professionals working with Japanese content - Travelers and culture enthusiasts - Anyone curious about Japanese text WHY CHOOSE KIRATORU? Seamless Capture - From any app on your Mac or your iPhone camera Accurate Recognition - Advanced OCR technology for reliable results Comprehensive Learning - From beginner-friendly lookups to full spaced-repetition study Privacy Focused - Text recognition happens locally on your device Regular Updates - Continuous improvements and new features PRO TIPS - On Mac, open the Furigana Overlay for immersive, eyes-on-the-page reading - Use live lookup for fast-moving games and dynamic content - Stash interesting words as you explore a kanji, then turn them into a deck - Add a widget to keep a word and kanji of the day on your home screen Download now and discover how easy Japanese text comprehension can be. —————————————————————————————————————————— Kiratoru - Making Japanese accessible to everyone, one character at a time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ирон Библи at none against Kiratoru's 3. Ирон Библи also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Kiratoru's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months) and device support. On price 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. Kiratoru sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ирон Библи asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ирон Библи ships an update every 25 months, Kiratoru weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ирон Библи | Kiratoru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 629 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Институт перевода Библии | Papa Momar Dieng |
In-app purchases
Ирон Библи
No in-app purchases
Kiratoru
- Pro - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Pro - Lifetime$22.99
Questions
Is Ирон Библи free?
Is Kiratoru free?
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