Best Yomitan Apps & Games

42+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the yomitan category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 42+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Yomitan Apps & Games (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YomikiriYomikiriFree5.0★ (9)NoNoJul 2026
2Yomiwa - Japanese DictionaryYomiwa - Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesJul 2026
3Learn Japanese: Manabi ReaderLearn Japanese: Manabi ReaderFree4.3★ (140)NoYesJul 2026
4Japanese Browser - by YomiwaJapanese Browser - by YomiwaFree4.8★ (73)NoYesJul 2026
5Learn Japanese Kanji and KanaLearn Japanese Kanji and KanaFree4.9★ (2K)NoYesJul 2026
6Simple FuriganaSimple FuriganaFree4.6★ (245)NoYesJul 2026
7Hoshi ReaderHoshi ReaderFree5.0★ (17)NoNoJul 2026
8Shirabe JishoShirabe JishoFree4.9★ (8.6K)NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Yomitan

Yomikiri#1

Yomikiri by Yoonchae Lee

Japanese Immersion Learning
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
5.0(9 ratings)
Free
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This tool helps you learn Japanese through immersion. It features a dictionary that can define individual words within a full sentence and a Safari extension for quick lookups on any webpage. It also integrates with Anki for flashcard creation.

Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary#2

Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary by Nomad AI OU

with Optical Recognition
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for looking up words
  • 🚀 Excellent OCR and kanji recognition
  • 💡 Convenient features like flashcards and word lists
  • 👍 Comprehensive dictionary with good example sentences

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable text recognition, especially for complex layouts
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported by some users
  • 💰 Expensive premium version
Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader#3

Learn Japanese: Manabi Reader by John A Ehlke

Blogs, news, EPUB + flashcards
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3(140 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your Japanese language skills by reading native content daily. This app offers one-tap word lookups with audio, automatic furigana, and flashcard creation to help you memorize new vocabulary. Track your progress with word and kanji tracking, and access curated reading materials or your own content.

More Yomitan apps to explore

4
Japanese Browser - by Yomiwa
Japanese Browser - by Yomiwa
Japanese Browser - by Yomiwa
with furigana and definitions
Free

This web browser enhances Japanese language learning by displaying pronunciation guides and definitions for words. It offers detailed dictionary entries, example sentences, and flashcards to aid vocabulary acquisition. Users can create custom lists and access pre-built study materials.

Furigana display for Japanese wordsTap-to-define word lookupOffline dictionaries with detailed word and kanji info
📊 Productivity
(73)
free with in-app purchases
5
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learn Japanese Kanji and Kana
Learning Hiragana & Katakana
Free

Master Japanese writing with interactive lessons for Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Practice stroke order, writing, and pronunciation with animated guides and feedback. Unlock comprehensive content and track your progress.

Handwriting practice for Kana and KanjiAnimated stroke order guidancePronunciation audio
📚 Education
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(245)
free with in-app purchases
7
Hoshi Reader
Hoshi Reader
Hoshi Reader
by Manh-Hao Steffen Pham
Free

This app is a lightweight Japanese EPUB reader designed for immersion learning. It features a pop-up dictionary with deinflection and supports Anki integration for vocabulary mining. Organize your library with bookshelves and track your reading progress.

Vertical and horizontal reading modesYomitan-like pop-up dictionaryAnki mining support
📚 Books
(17)
free
8
Shirabe Jisho
Shirabe Jisho
Shirabe Jisho
Offline dictionary and more
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary. It includes extensive entries, kanji details with stroke order, name databases, and example sentences. Features handwriting recognition and advanced search options for efficient language learning.

Offline Japanese-English dictionaryKanji with stroke orderJapanese names database
🔍 Reference
(8.6K)
free
9
Japanese Listening Quiz
Japanese Listening Quiz
Japanese Listening Quiz
by YOSHIMICHI IWATA
Free

Improve your Japanese listening comprehension with daily practice and quizzes. Features include photo-based questions, conversation tests with transcripts, and general listening exercises for all levels. Suitable for beginners, intermediate learners, and those studying for the JLPT.

Photo and Q&A listening testsConversation tests with transcriptsEveryday conversation practice
📚 Education
(1)
free
10
Yomi
Yomi
Yomi
by Sirlin Games
$9.99

This digital card game simulates the mind games and strategy of fighting video games. Learn character combos, practice against AI or other players, and climb the leaderboards. It features a variety of characters and game modes.

10 unique character decksAI opponents with varying difficultySurvival Mode
🎮 Games
(18)
free with in-app purchases
11
脱出ゲーム 電車のある道
脱出ゲーム 電車のある道
脱出ゲーム 電車のある道
景色が綺麗な脱出ゲーム
Free
🎮 Games
(18)
12
Jカレンダー
Jカレンダー
Jカレンダー
祝日や六曜表示の写真付き令和対応スケジュール手帳アプリ
Free

This app offers a visually customizable calendar with Japanese holidays, lunar phases, and traditional Japanese calendars. Add photos and notes to your events, and enjoy daily quotes. It syncs with your device's calendar for seamless scheduling.

Japanese holidays and traditional calendars (Rokuyo, lunar phases)Photo and note customization for eventsDaily quotes and sayings
📊 Productivity
(27)
free with in-app purchases
13
MaruReader: Learn Japanese
MaruReader: Learn Japanese
MaruReader: Learn Japanese
Dictionary, Manga, Books, OCR
Free

Learn Japanese by reading manga, eBooks, and web content with an integrated dictionary. Instantly look up words, create flashcards, and utilize OCR for text recognition. Supports custom dictionaries and Anki integration for efficient vocabulary building.

Instant word lookupOCR text recognition for mangaAnki flashcard creation
📚 Education
(4)
free
14
Tales of Yokai
Tales of Yokai
Tales of Yokai
Classic 3D Yokai JRPG
Free

Embark on a legendary Yokai adventure as an Onmyoji, fighting to maintain balance between the human and underworld. Summon hundreds of mystic Yokai, assemble strategic squads, and enjoy stunning 3D battles with idle gameplay for easy resource acquisition.

Summon hundreds of mystic YokaiIdle gameplay for resource acquisitionAssemble strategic Yokai squads
🎮 Games
(77)
free with in-app purchases
15
チャット出会い系最強のギガ出会いが遂に登場!完全無料で会える!
チャット出会い系最強のギガ出会いが遂に登場!完全無料で会える!
チャット出会い系最強のギガ出会いが遂に登場!完全無料で会える!
by Isao Yoda
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
16
Watch Yōkai And GO!
Watch Yōkai And GO!
Watch Yōkai And GO!
by Kozo Terai
Free

Explore a world where mythical creatures inhabit everyday places. Walk to find and collect these beings, using special balls to capture them. Track your steps and discover new stages with rarer creatures.

Discover and collect mythical creaturesAugmented reality gameplayIn-app pedometer for step tracking
🎮 Games
(21)
free with in-app purchases
17
MDY Daf Yomi Shiurim
MDY Daf Yomi Shiurim
MDY Daf Yomi Shiurim
Daf Yomi with R’ Eli Stefansky
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
リーダー
リーダー
リーダー
Japanese manga reader
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
新NISAニーサ 積立にーさ 投資 アプリ 株 投資信託
新NISAニーサ 積立にーさ 投資 アプリ 株 投資信託
新NISAニーサ 積立にーさ 投資 アプリ 株 投資信託
投資 株価 複利で運用 節約 FX シミュレーター 株式投資
Free

Learn about the new NISA system with this app, designed for beginners. It offers investment simulations, introductory articles, and recommendations for brokerage accounts to help you start your investment journey.

New NISA learning contentInvestment effect simulationBeginner-friendly articles
💰 Finance
(0)
ad-supported
20
ゆれズバ
ゆれズバ
ゆれズバ
by yoshihide uchiyama
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)

FAQ about Yomitan

What are the best yomitan apps & games for iPhone?
Yomikiri tops our yomitan apps & games ranking as of June 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 9 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top yomitan apps & games we rank are free to download, including Yomikiri and Yomiwa - Japanese Dictionary.
Yomikiri has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
We track 42+ yomitan apps & games on the iOS App Store as of June 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Yomikiri is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed for iOS devices.
Yomikiri can process an entire Japanese sentence, identify individual words, and provide definitions for each. This allows for a deeper understanding of sentence structure and vocabulary.