MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads - Apple App Store

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 spread the joy of learning Japanese.

To fulfill that goal, I try to provide tremendous value for everyone and keep as little as possible behind the Pro Version.

Here’s what you’ll find in the default Free Version:

• All 105 Hiragana and Katakana characters, not just the basic ones.
• A short ad after 5 mistakes. No mistakes = No ads.
• Over 300 everyday words for practice, like "hello" and "thank you."
• Clear voice recordings for all words and characters.
• MARU-kun, our adorable mascot, greets and motivates you each time you practice.
• Date and Time that changes every minute to teach you Japanese words for numbers and calendar.
• A smart feature that identifies your weak spots and helps you improve.
• A fun way to practice Katakana using familiar Hiragana words.

My app is completely free with minimal ads, but if you choose to upgrade to the Pro Version (one-time purchase), you’ll enjoy:

• An ad-free experience.
• Offline practice, anytime, anywhere.
• Writing and typing exercises.
• Timed challenges to test yourself.
• Access to more words for time, date, and Katakana.

Don't just take my word for it. Here’s one of my favorite reviews:

"This is MY #1 app for learning Japanese. I downloaded EVERY Japanese app I could find without paying a single dime. The app does exactly what it promises - nice graphics, great voice acting, and awesome practice methods. I'm in love with this awesome app!" - A happy user

Thanks for reading! If you're interested, just download and start your Japanese learning adventure with MARU! (•u•)

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Pro Upgrade (Lifetime)

$19.99

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User Rating

4.83 out of 5

372 ratings in Australia

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Eh

It's genuinely awful. Irritating voiceovers, an incredibly small word count, obtuse system, and advertisements if you fail, which, by the way, can simply be skipped if you turn of internet connectivity, so there's basically no reason not to fail. It's one of the only apps out there with any decent level of polish, so it at least functions okay.

Simply great.

So clean and easy. I use for drills and have been looking for something like flash cards. This has been really awesome. Just what I needed and even a little better then expected. Its really cool when people know and care.

Awesome

Good for beginners

Great app for learning hiragana!

I am using this app to bolster my hiragana memory and I love it! Highly recommend to pair this app with other Japanese language tools as its a great asset.

Great app!

If you want to learn your Hiragana and katakana use this app! Don’t waste your time with duolingo.

Great tool

This is a really handy little app to revise hiragana and katakana, with a super simple interface and no bull**** distractions. I’m learning very quickly using this app. Thanks!

Great Update

This app is great and has been a huge help with my learning. One thing that’s be a huge help is when constructing a word if it’s wrong you don’t get to see the correct answer before moving on. Just an idea. Please keep up the great work. It’s a shame you don’t have a kanji section or app as I think your app style would make it easier to learn than other apps.

Good

Good app fro practicing hiragana and katakana for free no ads

Great!

I was looking for some Japanese apps to help me learn, and this has by far been the most helpful one that I’ve come across, it’s definitely amazing! It mixes up the different hiragana that your learning to keep your memory fresh instead of routined. I’ve just completed my Hiragana and I don’t think I could have done it as quickly as with this app. There has been no issues, glitches or bugs! It’s great!

Easy use

Easy to use. Good for beginners

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Category Rankings

Chart	Category	Rank
Top Free	Taiwan Education	9
Top Free	Hong Kong Education	34
Top Grossing	Taiwan Education	39
Top Grossing	Hong Kong Education	41
Top Free	South Korea Education	51

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