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title: "MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in Singapore | 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"
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# MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana — Singapore
> Free Beginner Kana Practices

![MARU App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/c8/2f/27/c82f278b-6421-e7c6-8daa-920a14ef9538/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Overdreamer](https://apptail.io/developer/overdreamer-hVJb)
**Category:** Education
**Rating:** 4.9/5 (466 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** io.learnjapanese.SuperKanaDrill
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** Singapore
**Version:** 2.15 (released 2024-08-02)
**Original Release:** 2017-02-24
**Languages:** Dutch, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Ukrainian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Chinese, Czech, Turkish, Vietnamese, Swedish

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/app/id1208009110)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/singapore](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/singapore)

## MARU 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•)

## MARU Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/af/c9/93/afc99350-a04f-8f5e-7d9f-5e8f79174543/54a0e9d3-d963-4438-a62c-fd5e0110e56f_6.5-01.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/fc/1a/f4/fc1af4c1-036b-68af-b675-7544d2eccc1a/9d52974c-4ee5-472e-8497-73db9ef4bb17_6.5-02.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/03/6c/a9/036ca9c0-c33a-69a9-6ab3-b76c28a69b26/512e3f13-33d0-4a8e-bf94-b3a8af152684_6.5-05.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/21/40/dd/2140dd80-bd4b-3aaa-4667-19e395bc93b7/fe39b60d-504f-4212-95a1-5c4ab3e5d659_6.5-06.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/e3/cb/f2/e3cbf2c5-823d-883b-a606-b048da552ae8/496076b0-da78-4f99-bdfd-91b2b301091c_6.5-03.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/eb/9a/45/eb9a45ef-42fc-2123-275b-e529404e7109/e90977eb-f978-47dd-a3aa-e18e98d618ca_6.5-04.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/28/71/92/287192d7-7656-3ca6-8274-5013e3243991/a9b00bf4-71fb-4ae8-a69b-cb7921dc3cac_6.5-07.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/cd/96/3a/cd963a9d-3dc1-704f-7a88-fedb7e0c98ef/45ad98dc-6a9b-4ffa-a4e0-aa7251931cdc_6.5-08.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 9](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/48/fd/28/48fd28e6-64e5-fb25-8009-26ce34244ff1/e7d9185f-65fc-4475-9b63-d4980adb764c_6.5-09.png/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 10](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/d7/8f/bb/d78fbbbb-96cb-abe8-f31c-b9450a2e88d8/a42d7fd3-5940-47a7-ac04-683a97e6fac2_6.5-10.png/1284x2778.png)

## MARU Rating Breakdown in Singapore
- 5 stars: 440 (94%)
- 4 stars: 24 (5%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 stars: 0 (0%)

## MARU Reviews in Singapore

### ***** "Just fantastic."
Fantastic app to learn Hiragana while on the go basically anywhere and anytime.
-- Msalg21amr, 2025-02-28

### ***** "amazing app"
I like the cute and big interface, makes the app look more interactive. I also like the drill feature, it allows users like me to go at their own pace. This app also contains no ads unless you make 5 mistakes which I think is awesome. Overall, this app is amazing, I recommend it to those who want to pick up Japanese little by little!
-- wassupbi, 2025-02-02

### ***** "Very helpful"
Gets me to memorise katakana in record time
-- azelda😡, 2024-12-13

### ***** "I love this app"
This app is cute and interactive. The fonts are big which makes the interface look very vivid and clear. While providing several vocabulary, this app also has this “drill” feature in which you could select a few kana and they would quiz you on them which I find extremely helpful for active recalling. Overall, I highly recommend this app.
-- Pigeonn7, 2024-12-11

### ***** "Very good app"
Helped me alot during my journey mastering hiragana and katakana. Whenever i travel to Japan, i will ‘touch up’ my muscle memory with this app.
-- EBLS, 2024-11-30

### ***** "Ease of use"
I bought the Pro version cos I found the layout easy to use and good for drilling
-- Aurora_gal, 2024-11-17

### ***** "Addictive and User Friendly 🚀🚀🚀"
No seriously, there are so many pros to this app and I am so impressed it was made by one guy 

PROS: 
1. The most adorable & user-friendly interface ever! 
2. Simplistic, clean and minimalist design for the flashcards that I love 
3. FREE??? MINIMAL ADS??? 🏆🏆🏆 
4. I like the sounds the app makes when you unlock a new row. Very motivating! 

CONS: 
1. Too fun to use 

🔥🔥🔥 Alex ur the GOAT for this one🔥🔥🔥
-- hahahajajsjshsjshjaj, 2024-11-17

### ***** "Katakana fun"
This katakana app is very encouraging for a beginner.  Once I started, I can’t stop till I unlock each row.  It’s drill is challenging especially those involving vocabulary, yet it keeps me motivated to unlock each new row of alphabets. Good job!
-- Doerene, 2024-11-09

### ***** "Great way to start learning Kana."
App is cute. Accurate pronunciation as well
-- ShibaInuGuy, 2024-10-08

### ***** "So good"
Super helpful app for learning! Highly recommend. So few ads too. What a god sent!
-- agent tex, 2024-09-12

### ***** "Wonderful interactive app"
Big font size helps my eyes a lot. The interactive drill feature is the only way I can learn. I also like the introduction of new vocab in the later drills and the list of words I’ve come across. Will be cool if there are examples of real sentences in which those words are used. Maybe a short speech of Japanese to accompany it would be even better
-- Lemming9595, 2024-09-05

### ***** "Favourite for kana drills"
Been using this app alongside my Japanese classes to revisit and study the kana I have learnt weekly and the UX and design of the app is the greatest. If there was an option for hand written answers at a premium it would be even better.
-- Sahara319, 2024-08-13

### ***** "Great way to start"
MARU app is great for learning hiragana and katakana (alphabets). The voice actor is fun and energetic (no AI voices or boring textbook readings). The interface is clear and easy to use.

There is 1 advertisement after 5 mistakes, which is a funny way to motivate you (I saw less than 1 ad per hour of practice, compared to a popular app where I saw 2-4 ads per 5 minutes lesson).

Learning your ABCs first makes it easier to learn vocabulary. While vocab isn’t the focus of this app, there is a word list that automatically grows as you unlock each row of hiragana. This feature really builds your confidence as you realise you can read the new words on your own!

I am happy to find MARU after trying many other apps. ありがとう、まるさん！（•◡•）
-- jusky64, 2024-08-13

### ***** "Simplicity at its finest"
Simple and straight to learning. Loved it. Hopefully the developer can explore more. My niece is learning Japanese even better now
-- junior_ren17, 2024-08-02

### ***** "Beginner!"
Tried a few apps but this is the best so far.
-- Ab shady, 2024-05-25

### ***** "Great"
Attempting the drill -quiz helps me a lot to strengthen the hiragana character recognising and improve listening skill as well. A helpful apps for beginner.  Thanks a lot.
-- SARAH TAN SH, 2024-04-26

### ***** "Great"
Great app for a beginner. Clean interface. Appreciate it
-- teafurnee, 2024-04-11

### ***** "Great App"
This app is interesting and love the challenge it has to repeat past words so I would be reminded what I had learnt before.
-- kroiisan, 2023-11-21

### ****- "Very effective"
Love this nifty learning tool to grasp the basics of kana and the recent upgrade is a massive game changer, love it!
-- iFellow, 2023-08-01

### ***** "すごい"
すごい
-- パンツ好き, 2023-05-16

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## MARU In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Pro Upgrade (Lifetime) | 29.98 S$ |

## MARU Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | Taiwan | Education | #20 |
| Top Free | Hong Kong SAR China | Education | #41 |
| Top Grossing | Taiwan | Education | #43 |
| Top Grossing | Hong Kong SAR China | Education | #72 |
| Top Free | South Korea | Education | #75 |
| Top Free | Indonesia | Education | #77 |
| Top Grossing | South Korea | Education | #90 |
| Top Free | Czechia | Education | #163 |
| Top Free | Singapore | Education | #218 |
| Top Free | Lebanon | Education | #248 |
| Top Free | Thailand | Education | #262 |
| Top Free | Switzerland | Education | #304 |
| Top Free | Poland | Education | #313 |
| Top Free | Belarus | Education | #378 |
| Top Free | Sweden | Education | #384 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | Education | #388 |
| Top Free | Chile | Education | #400 |
| Top Free | Netherlands | Education | #403 |
| Top Free | Ukraine | Education | #403 |
| Top Free | Mexico | Education | #410 |
| Top Free | Russia | Education | #411 |
| Top Free | Philippines | Education | #413 |
| Top Free | Spain | Education | #437 |
| Top Free | Dominican Republic | Education | #452 |
| Top Free | Canada | Education | #466 |
| Top Free | United States | Education | #472 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | Education | #486 |
| Top Free | Portugal | Education | #491 |

## MARU Discovered Keywords
- 日语语法酷
- nihongo
- 五十音輕鬆學
- 五十音图
- 简背单词
- japanese alphabet
- practice u
- japanese hiragana
- flashcards learning
- kanji teacher

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## MARU Available In
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/taiwan)
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/united-states)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/china)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/hong-kong)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/south-korea)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/united-kingdom)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/indonesia)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/thailand)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/mexico)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/russia)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/canada)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/france)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/germany)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/japan)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/philippines)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/australia)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/brazil)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/malaysia)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/vietnam)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/singapore)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/poland)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/italy)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/spain)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/netherlands)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/turkey)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/chile)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/ukraine)
- [Macao SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/macau)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/czechia)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/argentina)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/kazakhstan)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/belgium)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/saudi-arabia)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/switzerland)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/austria)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/sweden)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/new-zealand)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/portugal)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/norway)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/india)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/united-arab-emirates)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/colombia)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/belarus)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/ireland)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/romania)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/peru)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/finland)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/denmark)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/hungary)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/south-africa)
- [Lithuania](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/lithuania)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/israel)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/dominican-republic)
- [Honduras](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/honduras)
- [Nepal](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/nepal)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/ecuador)
- [Uzbekistan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/uzbekistan)
- [Slovakia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/slovakia)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/greece)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/azerbaijan)
- [Luxembourg](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/luxembourg)
- [Uruguay](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/uruguay)
- [Sri Lanka](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/sri-lanka)
- [Bulgaria](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/bulgaria)
- [Paraguay](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/paraguay)
- [Qatar](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/qatar)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/kuwait)
- [Estonia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/estonia)
- [Panama](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/panama)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/armenia)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/egypt)
- [Oman](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/oman)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/croatia)
- [Latvia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/latvia)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/algeria)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/malta)
- [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/brunei)
- [Senegal](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/senegal)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/pakistan)
- [Tunisia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/tunisia)
- [Jamaica](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/jamaica)
- [Jordan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/jordan)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/cyprus)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/iceland)
- [Kenya](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/kenya)
- [Mauritius](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/mauritius)
- [North Macedonia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/north-macedonia)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/slovenia)
- [Bahrain](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/bahrain)
- [Angola](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/angola)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/lebanon)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/nigeria)
- [Uganda](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/uganda)
- [Madagascar](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/madagascar)
- [Suriname](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/suriname)
- [Cayman Islands](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/cayman-islands)
- [Grenada](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/grenada)
- [Belize](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/belize)
- [Mali](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/mali)
- [Bermuda](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/bermuda)

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