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MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

Free + IAP

In 1 list, ranked #153: below the top 40, which get a tier.

4.9★18.4K ratings
Free + IAPprice
2.2ysince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is MARU?

MARU is an Education app for learning the Japanese kana, covering all 105 Hiragana and Katakana characters. It offers 14 practice varieties, including reading, writing, listening, typing and vocabulary, with exercises voiced by a professional voice actress. An optional one-time Pro Version is described as adding an ad-free experience and offline practice.

Pricing. MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Beginners starting to learn Japanese kana
  • Practicing Hiragana and Katakana reading and writing
  • Hearing native-voiced practice of Japanese words

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Description

Hey there! (•u•) Interested in learning Japanese but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place! MARU Japanese Kana, loved by over a million learners worldwide with an average rating of 4.9 (thank you so much!), is just what you need. As a lifelong learner of Japanese myself, I created this app to make Japanese alphabets less intimidating and more enjoyable. It's a simple app that focuses on one thing but does it very well: helping you start learning Japanese. I wish MARU had been around when I started learning Japanese. Lucky you! Stop learning with those robotic voices and non-native pronunciations. That will impede your learning effectiveness. Dive in and experience authentic Japanese through exercises voiced by a professional voice actress. With 14 different practice varieties, learning Hiragana and Katakana becomes a breeze. Reading, writing, listening, typing, and even building your vocabulary - it's all here, making it the perfect start to your Japanese journey! What's the catch? You’ll see an ad after every five mistakes. Since MARU's launch in 2017, it’s been downloaded over a million times, yet ad revenue has been modest. But that’s okay! My goal is to sp

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Questions about MARU

Is the app free?

Yes, it is free to download. The description also mentions an optional one-time Pro Version purchase, but its price is not stated on the App Store.

Does it cover Katakana as well as Hiragana?

Yes. The description says it includes all 105 Hiragana and Katakana characters and a practice method for Katakana that uses familiar Hiragana words.

Are there ads?

The free version shows a short ad after every five mistakes, and no ads if you make no mistakes. The description says the Pro Version is ad-free.

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All the facts

List
Language Learning (#153, beyond the tiered top)
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.9 out of 5
Number of ratings
18,364
Current version
(812 days ago)
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App Store category
Education
Good for
Beginners starting to learn Japanese kana, Practicing Hiragana and Katakana reading and writing, Hearing native-voiced practice of Japanese words
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Size
38 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
19
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
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JSON · why it ranks here

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