Comparison

Fijian M(A)L vs Umi

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

Head to head
About

Fijian M(A)L

Features
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Learn Fijian Language (vosa Vakaviti) Easy and effective foreign language learning Play Fijian Learning Games, Study and Learn with online Flash cards, Take Fijian Tests Choose your topic, learn at your own pace May The Love of God Be With You All. God Loves You. God Is Love. Visit our Website: https://www.masteranylanguage.com

About

Umi

Master a new language through engaging TV clips, from beginner to fluent in a year. This app offers a fun, scientifically backed immersion method with vocabulary, listening, and reading practice. Learn from native speakers in real-life contexts without textbooks or lectures.

Highlights
  • Learn languages from 0 to fluency
  • Watch TV clips for learning
  • Vocabulary, listening, and reading practice
  • Immersion method
  • Learn from native speakers
  • 24 free lessons
Features
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Learn a language from 0 to fluency in 1 year, by watching TV clips! 24 lessons for free! Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German or English! Vocabulary, listening, and reading all in one app... and it's fun! A revolutionary scientifically backed method; natural exposure with short videos is the best way to gain REAL comprehension. No textbooks. No boring lectures. Learn from native speakers! Understand how people talk in real life situations. Start learning today with the revolutionary immersion method, and actually achieve fluency! Privacy: https://www.umiapp.co/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fijian M(A)L2 screens
Umi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fijian M(A)L at none against Umi's 10. Fijian M(A)L also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Umi's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 49 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. Umi sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Fijian M(A)L asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fijian M(A)L ships an update every 49 months, Umi every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Fijian M(A)L versus Umi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFijian M(A)LUmi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—52.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 49 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#180 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB79 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEnterprise Matchmakers, LLCImmersely Inc.

Bugs and requests

Fijian M(A)L

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Umi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and loading issues
  • Inability to delete account or access full free version
  • Inconsistent performance and playback problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language options like Mandarin and Russian
  • Improve spaced repetition and word review system
  • Provide more detailed grammar and conjugation explanations
  • Add a search function to find specific vocabulary

In-app purchases

None

Fijian M(A)L

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Umi

Subscriptions9
  • Umi Plus + Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Umi Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Umi Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Umi Plus - 6 months3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Umi Plus + Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Plus - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Umi Premium - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Umi Pro - Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Umi - Plus$149.99

Questions

Is Fijian M(A)L free?
Fijian M(A)L is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Umi free?
Umi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fijian M(A)L or Umi have ads?
Umi shows ads; Fijian M(A)L does not.
Which is updated more often, Fijian M(A)L or Umi?
Fijian M(A)L ships an update every 49 months, and Umi every 10 days. Most recently, Fijian M(A)L was updated on November 11, 2026 and Umi on November 12, 2026.

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