Best Furigana Reader Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to furigana reader or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Furigana Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Furigana ReaderFurigana ReaderFreeYesYesJul 2026
2Furigana Reader Kanji ScannerFurigana Reader Kanji ScannerFreeYesYesMay 2026
3Furigana Camera - Kanji ReaderFurigana Camera - Kanji ReaderFree4.0★ (5)YesYesAug 2026
4Yomiwa - Japanese DictionaryYomiwa - Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesAug 2026
5Simple FuriganaSimple FuriganaFree4.5★ (268)NoYesAug 2026
6Furigana PDFFurigana PDFFree4.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
7ReadFuriganaReadFuriganaFreeYesNoMay 2026
8Furigana ExtensionFurigana ExtensionFree4.5★ (10)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Furigana Reader

Furigana Reader#1

Furigana Reader by Akito

Browse Japanese with Furigana
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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 Reader apps to explore

4
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
5
Simple Furigana
Simple Furigana
Simple Furigana
Add Furigana to Japanese Text
Free

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.

Add furigana to Japanese textSupports hiragana and romajiVertical and horizontal layouts
🔧 Utilities
(268)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
ReadFurigana
ReadFurigana
ReadFurigana
Add Japanese furigana
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
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
9
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
FuriTsuke - Furigana Extension
Furigana readings for Kanji
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
Furigana Lens
Furigana Lens
Furigana Lens
Live Kanji Reader & Dictionary
Free

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.

Live furigana overlayFreeze frame cameraWord breakdown analysis
📚 Education
(4)
free
11
Teach me Furigana  - AI Reader
Teach me Furigana  - AI Reader
Teach me Furigana - AI Reader
AI Kanji Assistant via Camera
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Furigana AI:OCR Study Japanese
Learn Japanese pronunciation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Kaizen: Furigana & Voice
Read Japanese literature
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Furigana Vision
Furigana Vision
Furigana Vision
Kanji reading helper with OCR
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
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
16
Kanji Lens - Japanese Scanner
Kanji Lens - Japanese Scanner
Kanji Lens - Japanese Scanner
Furigana, JLPT & Stroke Order
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
17
Furigana Snap
Furigana Snap
Furigana Snap
Furigana made easy!
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
18
Seidoku AI: Japanese Reader
Seidoku AI: Japanese Reader
Seidoku AI: Japanese Reader
Kanji OCR, Furigana & Romaji
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
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
20
Useful Furigana Lens
Useful Furigana Lens
Useful Furigana Lens
by Katagiri Kikaku Corporation
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Furigana Reader

Are there free furigana reader apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top furigana reader apps we rank are free to download, including Furigana Reader and Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner.
Furigana Reader shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ furigana reader apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Furigana Reader is available for iPhone and iPad devices.
The latest version is 2.2, released on March 9, 2026. The app was originally released on May 30, 2012, indicating a history of updates.

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