# He Kupu i Kore

> Learn Māori words and sentences by swiping to create and build. (iPhone/iPad app by Ministry of Education.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/he-kupu-i-kore/id997240526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ministry of Education](https://appshunter.io/developer/507340102)
- Category: Education, Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/he-kupu-i-kore/id997240526/reviews.md

## What is He Kupu i Kore?

The only game where you learn whānau pū, create words, and build sentences with a swipe.

## Key features

- Learn whānau pū (Māori vocabulary)
- Create words
- Build sentences
- Swipe-based gameplay
- Educational focus

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/he-kupu-i-kore/id997240526/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Painful

*2021-12-19, version 1.0*

Wow that was annoying. I kept going hoping it would lead to something better, but then gave up. Letters dance around the screen and you tap on them to make the word. Basic Māori words, but there’s no translation on offer if you don’t know what they are already you’re not learning anything. I knew the meaning of the words, but felt I wasn’t reinforcing or learning anything by playing a tedious kind of fruit ninja.

### 4/5 — Pronounce the words?

*2019-09-29*

This is a fun app, my only suggestion would be if it could pronounce everything as you tap it that would really help us learners.

### 1/5 — Unfinished

*2018-09-14, version 1.0*

There’s no English instructions, sound, and you can go on swiping anything and it adds to the spelling.  It’s not an app I would use to learn Te reo

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2015-08-12, version 1.0*

This game built my vocab, and my nephews and nieces love it!

## Frequently asked questions about He Kupu i Kore

### What is He Kupu i Kore?

He Kupu i Kore is an educational game designed to help users learn Māori vocabulary and how to construct sentences. It uses a swipe-based mechanic for word creation and sentence building.

### How does He Kupu i Kore teach Māori?

The game focuses on learning whānau pū (Māori vocabulary) and then applying that knowledge to create words and build complete sentences through interactive gameplay.

### Is He Kupu i Kore free to download?

Yes, He Kupu i Kore is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What age rating is He Kupu i Kore suitable for?

He Kupu i Kore has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children.

### On which devices can I play He Kupu i Kore?

He Kupu i Kore is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was He Kupu i Kore last updated?

He Kupu i Kore was last updated on August 9, 2015, with version 1.0.

### What is the user rating for He Kupu i Kore?

He Kupu i Kore has a rating of 4.0 stars based on one user review.

### Does He Kupu i Kore offer offline play?

The provided information does not specify whether He Kupu i Kore supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store listing for details on connectivity requirements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-08-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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