Flamingo Valyrian vs Umi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flamingo Valyrian
Master the Valyrian language from A Song of Ice and Fire with an intuitive flashcard system. The app uses a smart algorithm to optimize word repetition for effective memorization.
- Valyrian language learning
- Flashcard memorization
- Smart word repetition algorithm
- Common phrase memorization
- Optimized learning order
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Learn the language of the Valyrian from George R. R. Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation from HBO Game of Thrones! Memorize common phrases in Valyrian with an easy and polished flashcard memorizer. The Flamingo Word Selector algorithm will make sure the words repeat in the optimal order to enhance learning.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flamingo Valyrian at 100% against Umi's 53%. Flamingo Valyrian also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Umi's advantage is chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. Umi sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Flamingo Valyrian asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flamingo Valyrian ships an update weekly, Umi every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flamingo Valyrian | Umi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 52.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #170 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Perry | Immersely Inc. |
Customer experience
Flamingo Valyrian
Umi
Bugs and requests
Flamingo Valyrian
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
Flamingo Valyrian
No in-app purchases
Umi
- 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 Professional - Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Umi Plus - 6 months3 Days trial$34.996 Months
- Umi Plus + 6 Months$34.996 Months
- Umi Premium - 6 Months$39.996 Months
- Umi Plus + Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Umi Plus - Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Umi Pro - 6 months$59.996 Months
- Umi Premium - Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Umi Pro - Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Umi Professional - Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Umi - Plus$149.99
