Maru

Simple! Powerful! ComicViewer/TextReader/PDFViewer/EpubReader

This is an app that allows you to open text files, comic files, compressed files, PDF, epub files stored on your Android phone or web server and view them as if they were books.

It does not provide content (novel/manga files) by default.

※ Only Google Play Protect-certified devices are supported.

The main features are as follows.

1. text viewer

- Support TXT, CSV, SMI, SUB, SRT

- Support EPUB (text and picture display), support built-in font

- Open compressed text (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ/EGG) directly

- Changeable fonts (san-serif/serif/custom font), adjust size/spacing/margins etc

- Changeable character encoding (Auto/UTF-8,...)

- Changeable text/background color/background image

- Page turning method: arrow/screen tap/screen drag/volume button

- Page turning effect (animation) : roll over, slide, swipe, scroll

- Various Quick navigation: navigation bar, dial, page input

- Add/rename/sort/lookup bookmarks

- Text-to-Speech: language selection, speed control, special characters/kanji exclusion

- Slideshow: adjustable speed

- Search text: one by one, search all

- Edit text: edit, add new file

- Text alignment: left, justified, 2-sheet horizontal view

- Quick brightness

- Sentence organization

2. comic viewer

- Support JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WEBP, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, CB7, ALZ/EGG, PDF files

- Open compressed pictures (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, ALZ/EGG) directly

- Support zip streaming

- Support double compression

- PDF: zoom up to 8x and sharpen option when zooming in

- Left-right order/shuffle: left -> right, right->left (Japanese style), landscape 2-page view

- Support zoom in-out, magnify

- Page turning method: arrow/scroll tab/scroll drag/volume button

- Page turning effect (animation): left/right scroll, up/down scroll, webtoon scroll

Webtoon scroll can smoothly scroll very long pictures.

- Quick navigation: navigation bar, dial, page input

- Add/rename/sort/lookup bookmarks

- Slideshow: set in seconds

- Keep picture zoomed in

- Support animated gif/webp/avif

- Support picture rotation (manual rotation, Auto rotation of JPEG/Webp)

- Double filter(inversion, sepia, sharpen, ...)

- Support cropping edge

3. file function

- Color mark of reading history: red(recent), green(partially read), blue(fully read)

- Picture Preview: Tiled(Large, Small), Detail

- Selectable file extension

- Sorting : Name, Size, Date

- Support delete rename, copy, move

- Searching: file name, content, picture

- Support uncompressing manually

- Support read or write of USB storage(FAT32,NTFS,exFAT)

4. other

- Theme/Color

- Support language selection (Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, ...)

- Support Auto Synchornization of reading history

- Support SFTP (secure file transport protocol)

- Support FTP (file transport protocol)

- Support SMB (Windows Shared Folder, Samba)

- Support WebDAV

- Support Google Drive

- Support Dropbox

- Support MS OneDrive

- Password lock

- Support S-pen of Samsung Note 9 and above: page turning, pausing slideshow

- Headset button support: pausing slideshow

- Media button (Bluetooth earphone, etc.) support: pausing TTS

- Backup/restore settings (Maru, Arar compatible)

- Shortcut management (e.g. add/delete shortcut of other apps)

What's New in the Latest Version 4.6.0

Last updated on Apr 15, 2024

- Added background TTS function
- MS office file opening instructions added
- Bug fixes

Maru is a minimalist puzzle game developed by Taiwanese indie developer Sticky Hands. The game's objective is to guide a circle through a series of levels, avoiding obstacles and reaching the goal. The game's name, "Maru," is Japanese for "circle," reflecting the game's simple and elegant design.

Gameplay

Maru is played on a grid-based board with a variety of obstacles, including walls, spikes, and moving platforms. The player controls a circle that can move in four directions: up, down, left, and right. The goal of each level is to guide the circle to the exit, which is typically located on the opposite side of the board.

The game's puzzles range from simple to complex, requiring the player to use their logic and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and reach the goal. Some levels require the player to time their movements carefully, while others require the player to think strategically about the path they take.

Levels

Maru features over 100 levels, each with its own unique set of challenges. The levels are divided into four worlds, each with its own distinct visual style and gameplay mechanics. The first world is a simple introduction to the game's mechanics, while the later worlds introduce more complex obstacles and puzzles.

Visuals and Sound

Maru features a minimalist visual style with clean lines and bright colors. The game's soundtrack is composed of ambient electronic music that creates a relaxing and meditative atmosphere.

Reception

Maru has received positive reviews from critics and players alike. The game has been praised for its simple yet addictive gameplay, its elegant visual style, and its relaxing soundtrack. Maru has been featured in numerous "best of" lists and has won several awards, including the IndieCade Audience Award for Best Game Design.

Conclusion

Maru is a minimalist puzzle game that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game's simple gameplay and elegant design make it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. With over 100 levels to play, Maru provides hours of entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts and casual gamers alike.