Best Karuta Apps & Games

84+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

If you already know Hyakunin Isshu, this is the deeper bench. 84+ karuta apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Karuta Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hyakunin Isshu - KarutaHyakunin Isshu - KarutaFree4.5★ (11)YesNoNov 2026
2Competitive Karuta ONLINECompetitive Karuta ONLINEFree4.9★ (17)YesYesOct 2026
3Karuta Chant ~ Reading App~Karuta Chant ~ Reading App~Free5.0★ (1)YesNoSep 2026
4Hyakunin Isshu - WasuramotiHyakunin Isshu - WasuramotiFree—NoNoAug 2026
5Hiragana Katakana KarutaHiragana Katakana KarutaFree4.0★ (2)NoYesNov 2026
6Recite Karuta: Hyakunin-isshuRecite Karuta: Hyakunin-isshu$3.99—NoYesAug 2026
7KARUTA OnlineKARUTA OnlineFree—YesYesOct 2026
8Chemical structure KarutaChemical structure KarutaFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Karuta

Hyakunin Isshu - Karuta#1

Hyakunin Isshu - Karuta by HAREPPO

Japanese traditional card game
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5(11 ratings)
FreeAds
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Engage in a traditional Japanese card game based on classic poetry. Test your memory by recalling poem segments to win. Enjoy a local multiplayer mode for practice with friends.

Competitive Karuta ONLINE#2

Competitive Karuta ONLINE by Beta Computing Co., Ltd.

Japanese playing cards
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9(17 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience the thrill of Competitive Karuta online with this game that faithfully recreates official rules and features authentic card sets. Challenge AI opponents of varying difficulty or compete against players worldwide in real-time ranked matches. Analyze your performance with detailed statistics and hone your skills with engaging mini-games.

Karuta Chant ~ Reading App~#3

Karuta Chant ~ Reading App~ by KARUTA CLUB

Hyakunin-Isshu reading app
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app helps users practice reading and playing Karuta, a traditional Japanese card game. It offers different modes for beginners and advanced players, allowing customization of reading tags. It's designed for a wide range of skill levels.

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FAQ about Karuta

What are the best karuta apps & games for iPhone?
Hyakunin Isshu - Karuta tops our karuta apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 11 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top karuta apps & games we rank are free to download, including Hyakunin Isshu - Karuta and Competitive Karuta ONLINE.
Hyakunin Isshu - Karuta shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 84+ karuta apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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