Āke Āke vs Ao Maarama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Āke Āke
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Āke Āke is an educational resource for Waitematā and Te Toka Tumai staff to learn about basic Tikanga and Te Reo Māori to support their day to day mahi (work). Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, maps with Māori names and iwi groups, values (Ngā Mātāpono), and principles, mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), ngā mihi (greetings), poroporoaki (farewells), whakataukī (proverbs), and waiata (songs). One of the app’s key features is that it allows staff to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Waitemata and Te Toka Tumai staff will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve Māori communities. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear™ * Read-to-me and read-it-myself options Customise the book: * record your narration This digital book contains narration in English. NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in new digital formats that deepen engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com.
Ao Maarama
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Ao Maarama weaves Maatauranga Maaori through Maramataka (Maaori lunar calendar) and Maaori health frameworks including Te Whare Tapa Whaa and the Mauri Ora Tai Pari to guide us in tuning into the tohu (signs and messages) and natural rhythms within us and te taiao. With this understanding and connection, we can be better prepared to pursue pathways to wellbeing. Why download Ao Maarama? • Learn and Reflect: Explore the Maramataka and Maaori health frameworks to guide your wellbeing. • Holistic Hauora: Nurture your hinengaro (mind), tinana (body), and wairua (spirit). • Track Your Mauri: Log your mauri and other wellbeing measures and see progress over time. • Daily Guidance: Receive insights, activities, and prompts inspired by Maaori knowledge. Ao Maarama empowers you to align with natural rhythms and mātauranga Maaori for a more balanced and meaningful life. Start your journey today – mauri ora! This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ao Maarama at monthly against Āke Āke's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Āke Āke ships an update every 6 months, Ao Maarama monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Āke Āke | Ao Maarama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Te Whatu Ora | Te Rau Ora Limited |
In-app purchases
Āke Āke
No in-app purchases
Ao Maarama
No in-app purchases
