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Best Yomitan Apps

83+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the yomitan category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 83+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Yomitan Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1YomikiriYomikiriFree5.0★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
2Yomiwa - Japanese DictionaryYomiwa - Japanese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.1K)NoYesSep 2026
3Japanese Browser - by YomiwaJapanese Browser - by YomiwaFree4.8★ (73)NoYesSep 2026
4Hoshi ReaderHoshi ReaderFree5.0★ (20)NoNoSep 2026
5Yomitana : collection de mangaYomitana : collection de mangaFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Learn Japanese: Manabi ReaderLearn Japanese: Manabi ReaderFree4.5★ (226)NoYesSep 2026
7MaruReader: Learn JapaneseMaruReader: Learn JapaneseFree5.0★ (4)NoNoSep 2026
8Simple FuriganaSimple FuriganaFree4.5★ (268)NoYesSep 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
  • 👍 Useful for reading manga and other Japanese media

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable text recognition, especially for complex layouts
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs reported by some users
  • 💰 Expensive premium version
Japanese Browser - by Yomiwa#3

Japanese Browser - by Yomiwa by Nomad AI OU

with furigana and definitions
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8(73 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Yomitan

What are the best yomitan apps for iPhone?
Yomikiri tops our yomitan apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 9 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top yomitan apps 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 September 2026.
We track 83+ yomitan apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.