Best Furigana Apps

198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good furigana apps. We benchmark 198+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Furigana Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple FuriganaSimple FuriganaFree4.5★ (268)NoYesAug 2026
2Furigana LensFurigana LensFree5.0★ (4)NoNoJul 2026
3Furigana Camera - Kanji ReaderFurigana Camera - Kanji ReaderFree4.0★ (5)YesYesAug 2026
4FuriganaFuriganaFree3.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
5Furigana ExtensionFurigana ExtensionFree4.5★ (10)NoYesAug 2026
6Yomiwa - Japanese DictionaryYomiwa - Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
7DictionariesDictionariesFree4.1★ (84)NoYesAug 2026
8Furigana ReaderFurigana ReaderFreeYesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Furigana

Simple Furigana#1

Simple Furigana by telethon k.k.

Add Furigana to Japanese Text
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.5(268 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add ruby characters (furigana) to Japanese text. This app supports both hiragana and romaji annotations for kanji, and works with both vertical and horizontal layouts. Share or print your annotated text, or use the extension to add furigana directly within other apps like Safari.

Furigana Lens#2

Furigana Lens by Kentaro Matsuo

Live Kanji Reader & Dictionary
Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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Instantly see Japanese readings above kanji in real-time with a live camera overlay. Freeze frames to inspect words, break them down character by character, and access detailed dictionary entries with definitions and example sentences. Ideal for learners seeking a practical reading aid.

Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader#3

Furigana Camera - Kanji Reader by Koji Watanabe

Japanese book reading support
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.0(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app uses your device's camera to add furigana (pronunciation guides) and romanized characters to Japanese text in photos. It supports both vertical and horizontal layouts, with adjustable font sizes and a dark mode option for comfortable reading.

More Furigana apps to explore

4
Furigana
Furigana
Furigana
by B&T Solutions Inc.
Free

Extract text from photos or web pages and automatically add furigana (Japanese phonetic readings). Save and share annotated images, or use handwriting input for Kanji. Great for learning Japanese.

Extract text from photosAdd furigana to textHandwriting input for Kanji
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
5
Furigana Extension
Furigana Extension
Furigana Extension
Display furigana on webpages
Free

This browser extension displays furigana, Japanese phonetic guides, directly on webpages. It offers a free trial period for users to experience its functionality. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Displays furigana on webpagesLocal device processingFree trial available
🔍 Reference
(10)
free with in-app purchases
6
Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary
Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary
Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary
with Optical Recognition
Free

This app helps you read, write, and learn Japanese with a powerful dictionary, offline OCR, and interactive flashcards. It offers advanced text analysis and a unique social feature for community support.

Offline Optical Character Recognition (OCR)Extensive Japanese dictionary with 20+ languagesInteractive flashcards for vocabulary learning
🔍 Reference
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Dictionaries
Dictionaries
Dictionaries
by 物書堂
Free

Access and search multiple dictionaries simultaneously in one app. Purchase various language dictionaries, including English and Japanese, from an in-app store. Features include batch searching, handwriting input, and cross-dictionary navigation.

Batch search multiple dictionariesPurchase language dictionariesHandwriting input support
🔍 Reference
(84)
free with in-app purchases
8
Furigana Reader
Furigana Reader
Furigana Reader
Browse Japanese with Furigana
Free

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 annotationsReader mode for distraction-free articlesIn-page dictionary lookup
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
9
Furigana PDF
Furigana PDF
Furigana PDF
Add Furigana to PDF Documents
Free

Easily add furigana reading aids to Japanese PDF documents. This app automatically annotates Kanji characters and allows customization to match your PDF's layout. You can also scan paper documents and add furigana, with all processing done offline for privacy.

Automatic furigana annotationCustomizable furigana displayScan and annotate paper documents
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
10
Furigana Snap
Furigana Snap
Furigana Snap
Furigana made easy!
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
11
GU Health
GU Health
GU Health
Keep track of your cover
Free

Easily manage your health insurance claims and benefits on the go. Access rewards, track your cover, and view your claims history all within one convenient application.

Photo claimsTrack cover detailsCheck benefits
💪 Health & Fitness
(52)
free
12
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Learn Japanese pronunciation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Furigana Cam
Furigana Cam
Furigana Cam
Display Japanese with furigana
Free

This app helps Japanese language learners read Japanese text by automatically displaying furigana for kanji characters. It uses OCR to analyze images of text, including photos and screenshots, and allows customization of furigana display and history saving.

OCR text analysis from imagesAutomatic furigana display for kanjiSupports photos and screenshots
📚 Education
(0)
free
14
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
Furigana readings for Kanji
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
15
GİB
GİB
GİB
by Gelir İdaresi Başkanlığı
Free

Manage numerous tax-related transactions conveniently from your phone or tablet. This app allows you to view and pay all your debts, access personal tax information, and manage electronic notifications. You can also request official documents and even report tax violations.

View and pay all tax debtsAccess personal tax recordsManage e-Tebligat (electronic notifications)
💼 Business
(472)
free
16
ReadFurigana
ReadFurigana
ReadFurigana
Add Japanese furigana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner
Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner
Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner
Japanese Text OCR Translator
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Useful Furigana Lens
Useful Furigana Lens
Useful Furigana Lens
by Katagiri Kikaku Corporation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Furigana Vision
Furigana Vision
Furigana Vision
Kanji reading helper with OCR
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Read Japanese literature
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Furigana

What are the best furigana apps for iPhone?
Simple Furigana tops our furigana apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 268 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top furigana apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Furigana and Furigana Lens.
Simple Furigana has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 198+ furigana apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Simple Furigana is an iPhone application designed to add ruby characters, also known as furigana, to Japanese text. It automatically annotates Chinese characters (kanji) with either hiragana or romaji, making it easier to read.
The application supports both vertical (tategaki) and horizontal (yokogaki) text layouts. This flexibility ensures you can use it for various forms of Japanese writing, whether in books, websites, or other documents.

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