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AOBO Co.

For language learners, finance professionals, and users seeking localized Japanese data such as land prices and traffic information.

33apps1.7(3.1K) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is AOBO Co.?

Providing specialized reference tools and educational resources for language learners and professionals. Bridging technical knowledge gaps through accessible mobile and web-based utilities.

Target audience

Language learnersFinance professionalsUsers seeking localized Japanese data such as land prices

Top rival

Cookpad Inc (UK)

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 23
33
apps
Games7
Navigation5
Reference5
Education4

Last updated

Investment lingoes dictionary

vVARY

2.3y ago

Active

Publisher DNA

What defines AOBO Co.?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Reference utilities and educational tools · B2B software services

Scale

studio

Target audience

Language learners, finance professionals, and users seeking localized Japanese data such as land prices and traffic information.

Origin

Founded in 2008, the company name is derived from the Chinese characters for 'depth' (奥) and 'breadth' (博).

Signature Patterns

  • •Strong focus on specialized reference and dictionary databases
  • •Monetization primarily through free-to-access models
  • •High volume of utility-based apps targeting specific Japanese market needs
  • •Consistent use of offline-first functionality for educational and reference tools
Active

Portfolio momentum

Released 11 updates across the portfolio in the last 6 months, indicating a consistent maintenance cycle for their existing utility and reference applications.

Last release 6d agoActive apps 14Abandoned 9

Company profile

medium confidence
Headquarters
Yamato, Japan
Founded
2008

Portfolio

What does AOBO Co. ship?

Apps

33 apps analysed

Undo/Redo mechanics reduce frustration-based churn

  • Emoji-based theme customization functions as a personal engagement hook

Rivals

Who does AOBO Co. compete with?

The rivals identified

Same space(14)

Cookpad Inc (UK)

known forCookpad recipes, homemade food

1 app4.6Food & Drink

Cookpad offers a community-driven repository that serves as a social alternative to the source app's official data.

Cookpad

known forCookpad recipes, homemade food

1 app4.2Food & Drink

Cookpad serves as a social repository for recipes, offering a community-centric alternative to official data.

Dr.-Ing. Matthias Schmid

known forSmantry - Pantry Tracker

1 app5.0Food & Drink

Smantry manages food inventory, serving as a practical tool for users who plan meals using reference data.

Eatr - MealPlans

known forEatr・AI Healthy Meal Plan・Diet

1 app4.3Food & Drink

Eatr focuses on automated dietary management, providing a more active planning layer than static reference tools.

Eline's Table

known forEline's Table: Healthy Recipes

2 apps5.0Food & Drink

Eline's Table provides a chef-curated alternative to official data for plant-based meal planning.

Firehawk

known forHealthy Recipes Offline

1 app4.8Food & Drink

Healthy Recipes Offline provides a portable recipe library that complements the source app's reference data.

JDMobile

known forKawaii Sushi Counter: Kawashi

1 appFood & Drink

Kawashi offers a gamified tracking interface for specific food consumption, contrasting with general nutritional reference.

Kakaku.com

known forTabelog - Food Guide in Japan

2 apps4.8Food & Drink

Tabelog provides restaurant-level data that complements the ingredient-level nutritional data of the source app.

MaiaSoft - Positive Easy Recipes

known forAir Fryer: Healthy Recipes

1 app4.6Food & Drink

Air Fryer offers specialized cooking instructions that complement the source app's nutritional data.

MyOnlyIslam

known forTagHalal: Halal Food Scanner

1 app4.7Food & Drink

TagHalal provides specialized ingredient analysis that complements the source app's nutritional composition focus.

SamsungFood

known forSamsung Food: Meal Planner

1 app4.5Food & Drink

Samsung Food acts as a broader meal management tool that complements the reference-heavy nature of the source app.

Scrannr

known forScrannr - Food Health Scanner

1 app0.0Food & Drink

Scrannr provides health-focused ingredient analysis that supplements the source app's nutritional composition data.

youmealplan.com

known forMeal Planner & Macro Tracker

1 app4.7Food & Drink

Meal Planner & Macro Tracker combines planning with nutritional tracking, serving as a functional extension for users.

日本マクドナルド株式会社

known forMcDonald's Japan

1 app3.9Food & Drink

McDonald's Japan serves as a transactional utility, contrasting with the source app's focus on nutritional reference.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on AOBO Co.

Bottom line

AOBO is a stable, service-oriented studio that leverages its internal software development expertise to maintain a wide array of niche utility apps. Their strategy of supporting long-tail reference tools provides a steady, low-maintenance footprint in the Japanese market.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does AOBO Co. publish?
AOBO Co. has 33 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
Where is AOBO Co. based?
AOBO Co. is based in Yamato, Japan.
What kind of apps does AOBO Co. make?
AOBO Co.'s portfolio is concentrated in Games and Navigation, with an average rating of 1.7/5 across rated apps.
What is AOBO Co.'s top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Investment lingoes dictionary is AOBO Co.'s best-known app tracked by Marlvel.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
32
With full intel:
0
With overview:
32
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
no

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by AOBO Co., its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “AOBO Co. intelligence.” Updated 2026-05-06. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/aobo-co-ltd

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