Comparison

Now I'm 5 vs Speak Pacific

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

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About

Now I'm 5

Features
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Choose your immersion experience in Samoan, Tongan or English, and be captivated by the sweet voices of our older Pasifika tamaiti who share some magical stories of their imagination now they have started primary school. This is a collection of short stories written, illustrated and told by our tamaiti, for tamaiti. A great interactive resource for any beginning language learner, or as part of an education environment. There is fun to be had as your practice alongside our tamaiti, hear each word individually, or break down the sounds phonetically. Look out for all 3 apps in this series including; Bugs, Insects and Sea Creatures - created by our younger preschoolers Pasifika Stories - created by our older preschoolers Now I’m 5 - created by our graduates of Tino e Tasi Preschool These apps are the second generation of Pasifika language apps brought to you by the tamaiti of Tino e Tasi Preschool. Features --------------------------- Introducing the Samoan and Tongan language Produced by Pasifika kids for kids Fun and friendly sound design and music Educational No ads or in app purchases 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 revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

About

Speak Pacific

Explore seven Pacific languages and their cultural contexts through videos, greetings, and pronunciation guides. Practice new words and phrases with interactive activities, and create custom introductions to share.

Highlights
  • Introduction to seven Pacific languages
  • Cultural context videos
  • Interactive pronunciation guides
  • Vocabulary and phrase activities
  • Customizable introductions
  • Synchronized narration
  • Exportable content
Features
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The Speak Pacific App is an educational resource designed to provide a brief introduction to Pacific language and culture. The App introduced you to seven Pacific languages, - Fӓeag Rotuḁm (Rotuman language) - Gagana Samoa (Samoan language) - Gagana Tokelau (Tokelauan language) - Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan language). - Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani (Cook Islands Māori Language) - Vosa vaka-Viti (Fijian Language) - Vagahau Niue (Niue Language) Recognising that language and culture are intricately interwoven, for each of the languages included are: - An introduction video to the language and cultural context - The Lord’s Prayer - Greetings - Pronunciation - Activities to share new words and phrases - A customisable introduction to practise and share. Please enjoy this brief introduction to the languages of the Pacific and share what you have learnt with work colleagues, family and friends. We hope you then go on to register for a full course where we will introduce you to concepts of prayer, surroundings, life events, and ceremonies, as well as how to pronounce vowels and common phrases. All the best as you embark on your learning journey . FEATURES 1. Synchronised narration in Pacific languages and English 2. Swipe to read or touch to hear 3. Drag and drop puzzles 4. Create your own introductions in the selected languages. 5. Export pages, images and audio to colleagues, friends or social media This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more, please visit: www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

Screenshots

Now I'm 54 screens
Speak Pacific4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speak Pacific at every 2 months against Now I'm 5's every 25 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now I'm 5 ships an update every 25 months, Speak Pacific every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Now I'm 5 versus Speak Pacific: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow I'm 5Speak Pacific
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTino e Tasi LtdKiwa Digital Limited

In-app purchases

None

Now I'm 5

No in-app purchases

None

Speak Pacific

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now I'm 5 free?
Now I'm 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speak Pacific free?
Speak Pacific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Now I'm 5 or Speak Pacific have ads?
Neither Now I'm 5 nor Speak Pacific shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Now I'm 5 or Speak Pacific?
Now I'm 5 ships an update every 25 months, and Speak Pacific every 2 months. Most recently, Now I'm 5 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Speak Pacific on November 3, 2026.

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