Comparison

SHI vs Chamtèela

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

Head to head
About

SHI

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The “Learning Haida” app helps to build skills in the Haida Language. This app contains entries in multiple categories all with accompanying audio for vocabulary and phrases. Quiz yourself by category and beat your previous quiz scores. The app also contains isolated alphabet sounds as an introduction to basic pronunciation and the writing system. The app is designed as an introduction to the Haida language and is a supplementary tool for teachers and learners. Audio for the vocabulary and phrases is provided by a variety of fluent speakers.

About

Chamtèela

Engage with a daily word puzzle to learn vocabulary in the Payómkawichum language. Each solved puzzle reveals the English meaning, and a crossword offers further practice. Track your progress, compete with friends, and enjoy unlimited practice.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Learn Payómkawichum vocabulary
  • Daily crossword puzzles
  • Practice mode with unlimited words
  • Archive of past puzzles
  • Streaks and statistics tracking
  • Leaderboards for friendly competition
Features
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Chamtéela is a daily word game in , the language of the Payómkawichum. Play for the streak — and pick up real vocabulary, one puzzle at a time. A NEW WORD EVERY DAY Guess the day's Téelat in six tries. Tiles flip green and gold to guide you, and the keyboard is built for the language itself — letters like ch, kw, ng, qw, sh, xw, and the glottal stop ʼ each get their own key and their own tile. Every finished puzzle reveals the word's English meaning, so each day ends with something learned. A DAILY CROSSWORD A compact grid of crossing Téelat words with English clues. Words turn green the moment they're right, and every solved grid grows your vocabulary. KEEP LEARNING • Practice mode — unlimited random words, meanings included • The archive — replay any day you missed • Streaks, stats, and guess distributions • A daily reminder so you never break the chain FRIENDLY COMPETITION Sign in with Apple or email to join the leaderboards — fastest daily solves and longest streaks. You choose the name other players see, and you can play as a guest anytime. Share your result as a spoiler-free grid of colored squares. FREE FOR EVERYONE Chamtéela is free, with no ads and nothing locked away. If you'd like to support the language program, there's a tip jar in Settings — tips unlock nothing and expect nothing. Míiyu — come say hello to the language, one word a day.

Screenshots

SHI4 screens
Chamtèela4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHI at none against Chamtèela's 3. SHI also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.5). Chamtèela's advantage is device support. On price 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. Chamtèela sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SHI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SHI versus Chamtèela: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHIChamtèela
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSealaska Heritage InstituteRobert Kenefick

In-app purchases

None

SHI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Chamtèela

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Generous tip$4.99
  • Big tip$9.99

Questions

Is SHI free?
SHI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chamtèela free?
Chamtèela is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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