Best Furigana Apps & Games

229+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good furigana apps and games. We benchmark 229+ 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 & Games (September 2026)

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

Furigana Extension by Jumpei Adachi

Display furigana on webpages
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.5(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Furigana

What are the best furigana apps & games for iPhone?
Simple Furigana tops our furigana apps & games ranking as of September 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 & games 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 September 2026.
We track 229+ furigana apps & games on the iOS App Store as of September 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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