Comparison

Chitrakshar vs Devanagari Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Chitrakshar

Learn alphabets, words, and statements with phonetics in Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and English. Features interactive flashcards, pronunciation guides, and progress tracking tests. Supports multiple Apple devices and offers Family Sharing.

Highlights
  • Interactive alphabet flashcards
  • Phonetic pronunciation guides
  • Multiple-choice and True/False tests
  • Progress tracking
  • Support for Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, English
  • Family Sharing
  • Cross-device sync with iCloud
Features
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Chitrakshar helps you learn Alphabets, Words, Statement with Phonetics and conquer Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit, and English through beautiful, interactive alphabet cards. Chitrakshar provides a single, auto-renewable subscription with Family Sharing. Here is Your Personal Curriculum: Step 01: Select a Language to Learn › Sanskrit › Hindi › Marathi › English Step 02: Start Learning › Learn alphabets, statements with captivating illustrations and pictures. › Learn to pronounce alphabets and statements. › Experience new way of learning and discovering alphabets, words, animals, birds and learn to pronounce with automation. Step 03: Take a Test & Track Your Progress › Multiple-Choice: Match object in images with multiple choice words to select as correct answer. › True or False: No grey area here just real answers to identify objects in images. › Word Pronunciation to Image Match Game: A unique experience that has never been offered on digital devices. Chitrakshar's Key Features: › Interactive Learning Magic: Go beyond rote memorisation with captivating illustrations and authentic voiceovers. Simply tap to listen. › Master the Script: Experience the power of learning by matching letters from multiple languages (Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit) that share common script origins. › Seamless Sync: Mark your favourite cards and sync your progress instantly across all your Apple devices with iCloud. › Classroom Ready: Use AirPlay to stream cards to your Apple TV or large display, perfect for group learning or family study sessions. › Creative Sharing: Easily share Alphabet card images to social media or save them for personal use, turning learning into art. › Deep Dive: Discover the history and origin of every alphabet for a richer educational experience. › Universal App: Full support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Family Sharing. › iPad Multitasking: Learn side-by-side with other apps on your iPad. › Accessibility First: Full support for interface zoom, font resizing, Dark Mode, and dedicated design for both right-handed and left-handed users. From the Makers of Chitrakshar: Mudrakshar: Learn to write Devanagari with our step-by-step, stroke-by-stroke guide. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/guru/ Swarakshar: A complete interactive reference guide for pronouncing Devanagari alphabets. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/swarakshar-guru/ We Love Hearing From You: Have feedback or a feature request? Rate us on the Apple App Store or get in touch via our support page. Link: https://mudrakshar.com/support/ Legal: Privacy Policy: https://mudrakshar.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://mudrakshar.com/terms-of-use/ Attributions: https://mudrakshar.com/public-notice/ Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew and be charged 24 hours prior to the end of the current period if not turned off by the user in their Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased.

About

Devanagari Explorer

Features
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Master the Devanagari script with this fun, interactive app! Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on your Hindi reading skills, this app makes learning the Devanagari alphabet easy and enjoyable for all ages. LEARN Browse all 47 Devanagari letters including 12 vowels and 35 consonants. Tap any letter to see its pronunciation, hear it spoken aloud, and see example words with images to help you remember. PRACTICE Perfect your writing with our drawing canvas. Trace each letter with your finger while using the on-screen guide. Practice at your own pace and replay pronunciations as many times as you need. QUIZ YOURSELF Test your knowledge with three engaging quiz modes: • Character Recognition – See a letter, pick the correct sound • Find the Letter – Hear or see the sound, find the matching letter • Listening Quiz – Train your ear to recognize spoken letters PLAY MEMORY GAME Match Devanagari characters with their romanizations in this classic memory game. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels. Challenge yourself to beat your best time! FEATURES • All 47 standard Devanagari letters • Native pronunciation audio • Visual progress tracking • Beautiful, kid-friendly design • Works offline after download • Perfect for kids and adults Start your Hindi learning journey today!

Screenshots

Chitrakshar4 screens
Devanagari Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Devanagari Explorer at none against Chitrakshar's 16. Devanagari Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Chitrakshar sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Devanagari Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chitrakshar versus Devanagari Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChitraksharDevanagari Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMudrakshar Media Interactive Private LimitedPooja Ghogare

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Chitrakshar

Subscriptions12
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Monthly)$1.991 Month
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  • Chitrakshar Devanagari (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Chitrakshar Guru (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Annual)$9.491 Year
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Annual)$9.491 Year
  • Chitrakshar Guru (6 Monthly)$11.996 Months
  • Chitrakshar Guru (Annual)$18.991 Year
  • Chitrakshar Devanagari (Annual)$18.991 Year
  • Chitrakshar Latin (Annual)$18.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Contribution$1.99
  • Medium Contribution$3.99
  • Bold Contribution$6.99
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  • Heavy Contribution$10.99
None

Devanagari Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chitrakshar free?
Chitrakshar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Devanagari Explorer free?
Devanagari Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chitrakshar or Devanagari Explorer have ads?
Neither Chitrakshar nor Devanagari Explorer shows ads.

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