Show readings on hover
Hover over difficult kanji to see the reading in a pop-up right where it appears.
Actual usage example
Automatic ruby annotation tool for Windows
Hoveruby
Hoveruby (ホバルビ / ほばるび)
Just hover over text on your screen.
See its reading right where it appears.
薔薇, 憂鬱, 躊躇 —
See them this way the instant you hover.
No dragging or copying is needed for difficult kanji or technical terms in documents, articles, and apps. Pause the pointer to see the reading in place.
110 yen/month
Tax included · 30 days free
Download from Microsoft Store
On-device processing・Designed not to send what you read externally · Works on Windows
What Hoveruby can do
Features that reduce lookups and keep your reading and work flowing.
Select text to check readings
Drag to select a passage and quickly check the readings of compounds.
Process what you read on your device
OCR target text, screen captures, and clipboard contents are not sent externally.
A small companion for your everyday work on Windows
Windows
The app package is free from Microsoft Store. Get usage rights through Stripe Checkout on this site.
Once the Microsoft Store listing is live, you can download it from the link beside the monthly price. Existing older versions remain usable.
A straightforward monthly plan
Every trial-eligible new customer receives 30 days free. Cancel during the free period and you will not be charged.
Monthly price
100 yen before tax
110 yen including tax
Cards only, with monthly automatic renewal.
Free period
30 days free
Stripe Checkout shows the exact first billing date before final confirmation.
Subscription management
Customer Portal
Cancel or change your payment method. After cancellation, access continues through the end of the paid period.
The grace period for failed payments is 7 days. The latest version is provided by subscription, and older versions remain usable.
Start with 30 days free
Enter your email address to continue to Stripe Checkout.
The plan is 100 yen before tax or 110 yen including tax per month, card only, with automatic renewal. Eligible customers receive 30 days free, and Stripe Checkout shows the exact first billing date before final confirmation. Cancel or change payment methods in the Customer Portal. The license token is shown once on this site after purchase.
Information to review before use
Pricing, cancellation, privacy, and sales terms are published here.
Terms of use
Read the terms for using Hoveruby.
Privacy policy
Read about on-device processing and how subscription information is handled.
Commerce disclosure
Read about pricing, the free period, cancellation, and payment methods.
Refund and cancellation policy
Read the policy for cancellation during the free period and refunds.
Manage subscription
Cancel or change your payment method in the Customer Portal.
Support
For questions about purchases, licenses, downloads, or published documents, email support@hoveruby.app. We aim to respond initially within 3 business days, excluding Japanese weekends and public holidays.