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MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana
48
ASO score
Text
47/100
Reviews
50/100
Graphic
60/100
Other
0/100
App Rating
4.9
Votes
92.38K
App Age
8y 10m
Last Update
Aug 02, 2024
iAP
$11.99 - 11.99
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Metrics
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Current App
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Category Top Average
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Difference
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Rating
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4.91
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4.57
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+7%
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Number of Ratings (Voted)
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92.3K
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3M
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-97%
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App Age
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8y 10m
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6y 5m
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+37%
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In-app Purchases Price
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$15
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$21
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-28
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Update Frequency
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503d
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35d
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+1 324%
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Title Length
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29
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17
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+71%
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Subtitle Length
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28
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24
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+17%
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Description Length
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2 751
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2 207
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+25%
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Number of Screenshots
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2262
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1283
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+76
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Size
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36MB
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848MB
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-96
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Ranking Keywords in United States
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японский язык
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1
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японский
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maru일본어 첫걸음
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일본어
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2
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học bảng chữ cái nhanh hơn!
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học từ vựng tiếng anh theo chủ đề ảnh flashcard
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bài hát piano mới để ngủ
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японский язык хирагана/алфавит
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Title
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Characters:
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of 30
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MARU: Learn Japanese Hiragana
Subtitle
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Characters:
28
of 30
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Free Beginner Kana Practices
Description
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Characters:
2751
of 4000
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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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Version history
2.15
Aug 02, 2024
やっほー！你最喜欢的平假名学习应用更新啦 (•u•):
• 新版 MARU(•u•) 设计！我为 MARU 换上了新的应用图标、更亮的颜色和一些新的表情。MARU 的讲话同步效果也更流畅了。
喜欢的话告诉我哦！感谢你的支持！继续和 MARU 一起学习吧！
2.14
Jul 28, 2024
やっほー！It's August (はちがつ) and your favorite Hiragana learning app just got an update (•u•):
• Kanji: By popular request, I finally added some Kanji, starting from the Words screen. More coming soon, so stay tuned!
• Emojis: Added some emojis where meanings are clear. More to come.
• MARU Speech Optimizations: Adjusted the duration of MARU's speaking time to be more accurate.
• Daily Words Notification: Changed the default from 3 to 1 to reduce spam. Adjust it back if you miss the frequent reminders.
• Crash Fix: Fixed the crash when setting Daily Words Notification to 1. Apologies for the inconvenience! If you're still having issues, please email nolan@overdreamer.com. Worst case, use this quick fix: delete and reinstall the app. Use "Progress Settings" in Settings to restore progress.
Thank you for your support! Keep learning with MARU!