Comparison

myTibetan vs Learn Amdo Tibetan

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 Tibetan

Master the Amdo dialect of Tibetan with structured lessons, pronunciation practice, and vocabulary building tools. This app offers audio, dialogues, exercises, and flashcards to facilitate learning at your own pace. Track your progress and reinforce your knowledge through various interactive activities.

Highlights
  • Structured lessons
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Vocabulary building
  • Audio dialogues
  • Flashcards (SRS)
  • Progress tracking
  • Interactive exercises
Features
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Learn Amdo Tibetan step by step with structured lessons, vocabulary, pronunciation practice, audio, dialogues, exercises, and flashcards. Learn Amdo is designed for learners who want a practical and organized way to study the Amdo dialect of Tibetan. STUDY AMDO TIBETAN Work through structured lessons covering Tibetan pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, and more. Lessons are divided into sections so you can focus on one aspect of the language at a time. LISTEN AND PRACTICE Listen to Tibetan audio as you study words, phrases, and sentences. Audio helps you connect the written language with its pronunciation and develop your listening skills. BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY Learn new Tibetan words and expressions throughout the course. Use the Reference section to search for Tibetan and English entries and quickly return to material you have studied. USE FLASHCARDS Review lesson content with built-in flashcards. Choose between Cram practice for intensive review and SRS (Spaced Repetition System) for scheduled vocabulary review. PRACTICE WITH EXERCISES Reinforce what you learn through exercises, spelling practice, dialogues, and other activities included throughout the lessons. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Keep track of completed exercises, flashcard practice, SRS reviews, study streaks, and other learning progress from the app. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Study individual lessons, review difficult material, listen again to audio, or use flashcards whenever you want additional practice. Learn Amdo brings lessons, Tibetan text, audio, vocabulary, dialogues, exercises, reference material, and review tools together in one app to help you study Amdo Tibetan in a structured and practical way.

Screenshots

myTibetan4 screens
Learn Amdo Tibetan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: myTibetan at 73 against Learn Amdo Tibetan's 2. myTibetan also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 Tibetan 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

Learn Amdo Tibetan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTibetan has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTibetan ships an update every 5 months, Learn Amdo Tibetan every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
myTibetan versus Learn Amdo Tibetan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTibetanLearn Amdo Tibetan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB23 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 Tibetan

All ratings2 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 Tibetan

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 Tibetan free?
Learn Amdo Tibetan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, myTibetan or Learn Amdo Tibetan?
Learn Amdo Tibetan is rated higher. myTibetan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Learn Amdo Tibetan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myTibetan or Learn Amdo Tibetan have ads?
Neither myTibetan nor Learn Amdo Tibetan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTibetan or Learn Amdo Tibetan?
myTibetan ships an update every 5 months, and Learn Amdo Tibetan every 12 months. Most recently, myTibetan was updated on November 2, 2026 and Learn Amdo Tibetan on November 4, 2026.

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