Comparison

midikin vs Write Malayalam Alphabets

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

midikin

This app helps users learn the fundamentals of the Malayalam language through interactive visuals and audio. It includes a quiz game to test knowledge and a 37-minute video lesson hosted by a character.

Highlights
  • 50+ visual aids with voiceovers
  • Rapid-fire quiz game
  • 37-minute video lesson
  • Alphabet and basic word learning
  • Character-hosted content
Features
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An iOS app to learn the basics of Malayalam. Learn Basic Words and Alphabet: Flip through 50+ high quality pictures with voiceovers in Malayalam Test your Malayalam Chops: Earn your bragging rights by holding your own in our rapid-fire quiz game Watch a Full-Length Video: For Kids: Watch a 37 min video on Malayalam words, hosted by the illustrious Midikin the Monkey

About

Write Malayalam Alphabets

Master Malayalam script, pronunciation, and numbers with this comprehensive offline learning app. Practice writing letters, hear native speaker audio, and engage in interactive games to reinforce your learning.

Highlights
  • Trace and practice writing Malayalam letters
  • Audio support for correct pronunciation
  • Native speaker audio for natural pronunciation
  • Interactive matching game for practice
  • Customizable writing tools (color, pencil size)
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Write Malayalam Alphabets – Learn to Write & Speak Malayalam (Offline Supported) Learn to read, write, and pronounce Malayalam – the complete offline learning app. Write Malayalam Alphabets is a free app who want to master Malayalam script, pronunciation and number systems at their own pace. Whether you're starting fresh or revisiting your roots, this app provides an intuitive way to practice Malayalam letters — all offline and at no cost. No internet required after installation. What You’ll Learn: 1. Vowels - (Svaram) 2. Consonants - (Vyanjanam) 3. Chillu Letters - (Chillaksharam) 4. Vowel Diacritics - (Swara Chinnangal) 5. Numbers - (Samkhyakal) 6. Remember and Match Game – Practice through interactive learning 7. Spinning Game for Vowel Diacritics - (Swara Chinnangal) 8. Yes/No Game for Vowels, Consonants Key Features: - Trace and practice writing each Malayalam letter. - Audio support for correct pronunciation of all letters. - App contains native speakers' voice for natural pronunciation - Choose your favorite color and from 5 pencil sizes. - Easy-to-use erase tool for corrections. - Tap Play to hear the pronunciation of any letter. - Use Next / Previous buttons for quick navigation. - Fully usable offline after first install — no data needed. Who Is It For? - Learners seeking to read and write Malayalam. - Learners who prefer offline, self-paced education. Learn Malayalam easily — anytime, anywhere. No internet required!

Screenshots

midikin4 screens
Write Malayalam Alphabets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: midikin at none against Write Malayalam Alphabets's shown. midikin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

midikin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

midikin ships an update every 12 months, Write Malayalam Alphabets every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
midikin versus Write Malayalam Alphabets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermidikinWrite Malayalam Alphabets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShawn ThomasSathish Shanmugam

Customer experience

midikin

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Write Malayalam Alphabets

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

midikin

No in-app purchases

None

Write Malayalam Alphabets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is midikin free?
midikin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Write Malayalam Alphabets free?
Write Malayalam Alphabets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, midikin or Write Malayalam Alphabets?
midikin is rated higher. midikin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Write Malayalam Alphabets averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do midikin or Write Malayalam Alphabets have ads?
Write Malayalam Alphabets shows ads; midikin does not.
Which is updated more often, midikin or Write Malayalam Alphabets?
midikin ships an update every 12 months, and Write Malayalam Alphabets every 8 months. Most recently, midikin was updated on September 17, 2026 and Write Malayalam Alphabets on October 4, 2026.

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