u/toku_reader

I'm currently learning Japanese, and wanted an iOS app that removed all the friction from reading native texts. So, after a year of development, I created, Toku Reader. 

The goal was to let me import any text into a minimalist, native reading space with zero distractions - to make the effort of reading Japanese seamless. I'm posting this because I'd love the community's honest feedback the app. Please use my app and let me know!

Toku Reader's Core Features:

• Instant Lookup: Tap any word to immediately surface furigana/pinyin, definitions, and conjugations.
• Integrated Dictionary: A proper dictionary built directly into the reading space.
• Web Reading: Browse any Japanese/Chinese website and use the same tap-to-read mechanics.
• 100% Offline: The parser and reader work completely offline on any text.
• System-Wide Integration: Share texts directly from your iPhone (Notes, Safari, Mail, Google Drive) straight into the reader.
• Flashcard Export: Save words effortlessly for future review.

**App Store Link:**https://apps.apple.com/app/toku-reader-%E8%AA%AD/id6761078304

Japanese Reader

Multiple ways to search words

Surf Japanese websites and just tap-to-read

I'm currently learning Japanese and Chinese, but most reader apps I tried didn’t actually prioritize the reading experience itself. When I was trying to break away from textbooks and read actual JP and CN texts out in the wild, the friction of the UI or of constantly switching to a dictionary killed my momentum.

So, after a year of development to solve my own frustration, I wanted to share my app, Toku Reader. The goal was to let me import any text into a minimalist, native reading space with zero distractions - to make the effort of reading JP and CN seamless. I'm posting this because I'd love the community's honest feedback on what actually helps you read better, and what just feels like a gimmick. Please use my app and let me know!

Toku Reader's Core Features:

• Instant Lookup: Tap any word to immediately surface furigana/pinyin, definitions, and conjugations.
• Integrated Dictionary: A proper dictionary built directly into the reading space.
• Web Reading: Browse any Japanese/Chinese website and use the same tap-to-read mechanics.
• 100% Offline: The parser and reader work completely offline on any text.
• System-Wide Integration: Share texts directly from your iPhone (Notes, Safari, Mail, Google Drive) straight into the reader.
• Flashcard Export: Save words effortlessly for future review.

It is iOS only right now, but I have every intention to scale this if learners are interested!

App Store Link:https://apps.apple.com/app/toku-reader-%E8%AA%AD/id6761078304

Screenshots:

The tap-to-read function I made!

The tap-to-read browser function

The integrated dictionary function

Expanded dictionary entires!