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title: "MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | 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 — United States
> 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 (17,100 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** io.learnjapanese.SuperKanaDrill
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 2.15 (released 2024-08-02)
**Original Release:** 2017-02-24
**Languages:** English, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

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

## 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 United States
- 5 stars: 16,165 (95%)
- 4 stars: 815 (5%)
- 3 stars: 70 (0%)
- 2 stars: 21 (0%)
- 1 stars: 29 (0%)

## MARU Reviews in United States

### ***** "Love this!!!"
I’m going to start off by saying I never write reviews but this app really stuck out to me. I have tried many apps but this one helps me the best and I can learn two at a time which I love because my memory is bad. Barely any adds too and I can do this without wifi.
-- Don’t buy this app3000, 2025-03-16

### ***** "Amazing"
Really fun way to drill katakana and hiragana
-- Gedeon Guercin, 2025-03-16

### ***** "Great app"
It’s so helpfulll ahhh I learned hiragana in a hour or so
-- Kskdodjdjx, 2025-03-16

### ***** "I love it"
It’s a fun way to learn Japanese. Great way to learn.
-- Apollonius Dé Calí, 2025-03-15

### ***** "I highly recommend this app."
I’ve used this app for a couple years now. I’ve recently started intensively studying Japanese and it has really helped with memorizing both the hiragana and katakana. I use it when I have just a few minutes at work or waiting. It works perfectly.
-- Pardel30, 2025-03-15

### ***** "Very user friendly"
This app help me learn Japanese a lot better. Thank you🥰
-- nitchynat, 2025-03-12

### ***** "Convenient and simple"
I like the quizzes. Pretty neat to trade this for
Doom Scrolling throughout the day. It was my goal to start learning Japanese this year so I’m ready for a snowboarding trip in a few years.
-- Ryno Ryno, 2025-03-12

### ***** "Great practice"
This app is straight to the point and helpful. The unlock more as you practice is very satisfying. Appreciate that it’s free.
-- ejc.herren, 2025-03-12

### ***** "good"
I enjoy the app a lot. It’s good for reinforcement. I use it as a supplement for Duolingo.
Simple but effective for extra practice
-- Leydi17, 2025-03-11

### ***** "Extremely simple and easy"
Very good app to start learning the basics, the lifetime subscription is very affordable, modular based on what you want to learn and you can select specific hiragana and katakana if you’re having trouble with them. Very good app.
-- Ak_wolfkiller, 2025-03-09

### ***** "Would smash"
W App
-- wryjdghn, 2025-03-09

### ***** "Really helps"
I love this app its amazing thank you so much it has really assisted me in pre training for N5 and that's helping me with my dreams of living in Japan. Arigato!
-- Brexiugg, 2025-03-08

### ***** "A bargain to say the least"
First time Japanese learner. I’m using this in conjunction with taking a course and it’s been fantastic. I really enjoy the ability to drill specific characters.
-- Kawiiikai, 2025-03-07

### ***** "Yippie!"
Goated app, I like the ad system
-- ad NV dhbdbbhdhvd, 2025-03-07

### ***** "Wonderful practice!"
The way the app functions is smooth, and doesn't dull my music like most apps do! I can listen to my music and practice my hiragana at the same time, which is a huge relief. 
  It doesn't have any annoying ads, instead using them like a punishment haha, since you only get one every five mistakes. 
  Overall, it's become one of my favorite apps to use!
-- ★Teegan D., 2025-03-07

### ***** "ありがとう！"
This app is incredible! I just started learning and it by far has been the most helpful in getting to know the alphabet. Thats where you started in english so why not start there in Japanese. I love this app its free, its not full of ads, its beginner friendly. I love it!
-- Muppetgirl10, 2025-03-06

### ***** "Go Pro"
I had this app for months and would use it constantly. It’s really really helped me to learn Hiragana and Katakana. I like how simple it is and the drills really help you with repetition, to ingrain the characters in your head. I finally went pro because it’s a great app and I want to support the maker.
-- Jdbarraza, 2025-03-05

### ***** "Great beginner tool!"
Great tool overall def helps with learning the letters
-- 7-12-19, 2025-03-05

### ***** "Motivational!"
One of the best and unique ways to learn Japanese. Love the fact that app is like a Home Screen with scrolling words and phrases to help you pick up the language faster!
-- GraciousServant, 2025-03-03

### ***** "Great app!"
I find this all really helped me memorize katakana and hiragana. ありがとう!
-- HerbalSix, 2025-03-02

[View all MARU reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews)

## MARU In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Pro Upgrade (Lifetime) | $19.99 |

## MARU Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | Taiwan | Education | #18 |
| Top Free | Hong Kong SAR China | Education | #48 |
| Top Grossing | Taiwan | Education | #57 |
| Top Free | Indonesia | Education | #66 |
| Top Free | South Korea | Education | #96 |
| Top Free | Belarus | Education | #142 |
| Top Free | Thailand | Education | #206 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | Education | #214 |
| Top Free | Malaysia | Education | #220 |
| Top Free | Singapore | Education | #238 |
| Top Free | Ukraine | Education | #285 |
| Top Free | Philippines | Education | #312 |
| Top Free | Kazakhstan | Education | #320 |
| Top Free | Poland | Education | #336 |
| Top Free | Switzerland | Education | #340 |
| Top Free | Mexico | Education | #353 |
| Top Free | Czechia | Education | #359 |
| Top Free | Canada | Education | #372 |
| Top Free | Ecuador | Education | #402 |
| Top Free | Russia | Education | #431 |
| Top Free | Austria | Education | #432 |
| Top Free | Australia | Education | #491 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | Education | #496 |

## MARU Discovered Keywords
- 简记单词
- katakana
- hiragana
- 日语五十音图
- kana
- 汉字拼音学习
- 学日语
- 羊驼日语
- 五十音輕鬆學
- 快速学习中文

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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)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/poland)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/singapore)
- [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)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/croatia)
- [Oman](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/oman)
- [Latvia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/latvia)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/algeria)
- [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/brunei)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/malta)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/pakistan)
- [Tunisia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/tunisia)
- [Jamaica](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/jamaica)
- [Senegal](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/senegal)
- [Jordan](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/jordan)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/cyprus)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/maru-jqK/slovenia)
- [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)
- [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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