Comparison

myTibetan vs Learn Amdo

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

Head to head
About

myTibetan

This app offers a professional Tibetan dictionary with multiple public dictionaries. It features an offline translation tool to parse sentences and find individual words, supporting Wylie, Unicode, and English searches. Users can customize which dictionaries are active.

Highlights
  • Offline sentence translation tool
  • Wylie, Unicode, and English search
  • Highlight search results
  • Load descriptions from multiple dictionaries
  • Enable/disable dictionaries in settings
  • Includes 9 large Tibetan dictionaries
Features
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myTibetan is a comprehensive Tibetan dictionary and translation tool for students, scholars, translators, and Buddhist practitioners. Search across 21 dictionaries, analyze whole sentences word by word, and study in Wylie, Tibetan Unicode, or English - all completely offline. Now with Jaeshke and Roerich dictionaries. Completely rebuilt from the ground up for version 3 with a modern interface, faster search, and powerful new features. DICTIONARY SEARCH - Search by Wylie transliteration, Tibetan Unicode, or English - Results from up to 19 dictionaries displayed simultaneously - Search terms highlighted in results and detail descriptions - Tap any result to see full descriptions from all dictionary sources - Share entries via clipboard, Google Translate, or your notes app SENTENCE ANALYSIS - Paste or type Tibetan text or Wylie transliteration - Automatic word-by-word breakdown with definitions - Each word shows source dictionaries and full descriptions - Perfect for reading practice and translation work CUSTOMIZATION - Dark and light themes with system preference detection - Adjustable font size (50% to 200%) - Control how many results appear per dictionary (1-100) - Enable or disable individual dictionaries to focus your search - Optional auto-focus search on launch INCLUDED DICTIONARIES [AB] Alex Berzin Dictionary Courtesy of Alex Berzin Archives, https://studybuddhism.com, Tib-Eng [ABD] Alex Berzin Definitions Courtesy of Alex Berzin Archives, https://studybuddhism.com, Tib-Eng [BGT] bod rgya tshig mdzod chen mo, Tib-Tib [CT] Computer Terms, Tib-Eng [DM] Dan Martin, Tib-Eng [DKT] dung dkar tshig mdzod chen mo, Tib-Tib [84000] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Skt-Eng [84000 Dict] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Eng [84000 Skt] 84000 translation project glossary, Tib-Skt [IW+RY] Ives Waldo and Rangjung Yeshe, Tib-Eng [JA] Heinrich August Jäschke (1882), Tib-Skt-Eng [JH] Jeffrey Hopkins, Tib-Skt-Eng [Monlam Eng-Tib] Monlam, Eng-Tib [Monlam Tib-Eng] Monlam, Tib-Eng [Monlam Tib-Tib] Monlam, Tib-Tib [NS] J.S.Negi, Tib-Skt [RB] Richard Barron, Tib-Eng [TTP] Tibetan Terms Project, Tib-Eng [VERBS] Nathan W. Hill Verbinator 2010, Tib-Eng [YR-E] Yuri Roerich (1933), Tib-Skt-Eng [YR-R] Yuri Roerich (1933), Tib-Rus WORKS OFFLINE All dictionaries are bundled with the app. No internet connection required for search or sentence analysis. Thanks and enjoy your Tibetan!

About

Learn Amdo

Master Spoken Amdo Tibetan with interactive lessons and flashcards. Features authentic audio from native speakers and customizable learning paths. Enhance your pronunciation and vocabulary for this culturally rich dialect.

Highlights
  • 40 comprehensive lessons
  • Interactive flashcards with scoring
  • Authentic audio recordings by native speakers
  • Customizable learning pace
  • Progress tracking
  • Spaced Repetition Method (upcoming)
Features
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Discover Spoken Amdo Tibetan with LearnAmdo. Embark on a captivating journey to master Spoken Amdo Tibetan, a dialect rich in cultural heritage and linguistic diversity. LearnAmdo offers an engaging and practical approach to learning and practicing Spoken Amdo Tibetan, catering to both beginners and those seeking to enhance their proficiency. Why Choose LearnAmdo? Comprehensive Learning Experience: Dive into 40 meticulously crafted lessons that span from the fundamentals to advanced nuances of Spoken Amdo Tibetan. Each lesson includes authentic audio recordings, enabling you to listen, repeat, and master pronunciation and comprehension. Interactive Flashcards: Enhance your vocabulary with our dynamic Flashcards feature. Challenge your memory and improve word recognition as you score yourself and progress through the cards, which are removed based on the personalized threshold settings in the Admin Page. Authentic Audio Materials: Immerse yourself in the language through native speakers. Our high-quality audio recordings for each entry and lesson offer a deep dive into the sounds and rhythms of Spoken Amdo Tibetan. Tailored Learning Journey: Customize your learning experience with adjustable settings in the Admin Page. Set your learning pace and preferences for a learning journey that’s uniquely yours. Join Our Community As you navigate through the intricacies of Spoken Amdo Tibetan, you’re part of a larger community. Explore LearnTibetan.xyz for additional resources, support, and connections with fellow language enthusiasts. We value your insights and suggestions; please reach out through our Contact Page with any feedback. Looking Ahead We’re excited to introduce the Spaced Repetition Method in upcoming updates to further enhance your learning efficiency. Stay tuned for more innovative features! Begin your adventure into the world of Spoken Amdo Tibetan with LearnAmdo. Your path to mastering this beautiful language starts now.

Screenshots

myTibetan4 screens
Learn Amdo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Amdo at free against myTibetan's free with in-app purchases. myTibetan's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. myTibetan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Amdo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for myTibetan against 5.0 for Learn Amdo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTibetan has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
myTibetan versus Learn Amdo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTibetanLearn Amdo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYury NevalennyPAUL ISTRATE

Customer experience

myTibetan

All ratings67 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Amdo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

myTibetan

One-time2
  • Donate$0.99
  • Support Developer$9.99
1 purchases

Learn Amdo

One-time1
  • Learn Tibetan - All Lessons$29.99

Questions

Is myTibetan free?
myTibetan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Amdo free?
Learn Amdo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myTibetan or Learn Amdo?
Learn Amdo is rated higher. myTibetan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Learn Amdo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do myTibetan or Learn Amdo have ads?
Neither myTibetan nor Learn Amdo shows ads.

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