MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana Apple

MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana

Free Beginner Kana Practices

Features & Capabilities

MARU Japanese Kana is a beloved Chrome extension for beginners, now with authentic voice recordings and 14 practice varieties to learn Hiragana and Katakana. It covers reading, writing, listening, typing, and vocabulary, making Japanese feel approachable for new learners. Trusted by over a million users and rated 4.9, MARU focuses on practical, enjoyable practice.

With the free version you get all 105 Hiragana and Katakana, 300+ everyday words, clear voice audio, MARU-kun encouragement, and a small ad after every five mistakes. Pro adds ad-free offline practice, writing and typing tasks, more words for time/date and Katakana, and extended features. This lightweight Chrome extension aims to spark a fun, sustainable Japanese learning journey.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Overdreamer, LLC
Rating:
4.90
(17,494)
55 new ratings
Version:
2.15 Last updated: 2024-08-02
Version code:
867937350
Creation date:
2017-02-24
Compatible devices:
Size:
36.49MB
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-10
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Developed by:
Overdreamer, LLC
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maru-learn-japanese-hiragana/id1208009110

User Reviews

MARU is repeatedly praised for being user-friendly, well-designed, and effective for learning Kana quickly. Its bite-sized drills, progressive introduction, clear character breakdowns, and good audio support help beginners gain confidence and see real progress. The app’s cute UI and accessible free version are strong positives. A notable drawback is that ads in the free tier can feel intrusive to some users, and a few features may require a paid upgrade.
Pros
  • Easy to use and well designed
  • Highly effective for learning Hiragana/Kana with quick progress
  • Bite-sized, incremental drills with clear breakdown and repetition
  • Pleasant, cute UI and engaging learning experience
  • Free version is solid and accessible with helpful audio
Cons
  • Ads in the free version can be intrusive
Recent reviews
This all is perfect for learning hiragana and katana it is simple and so much can be done without the pro version. It’s the best
by hi*****, 2026-06-07

One of my friends recommended me this app and it’s great so far! It has great tests for everyone!
by an*****, 2026-06-07

This app has really helped me master the hiragana before my test while also making me feel like I’m playing !
by Ca*****, 2026-06-07
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