Comparison

Gooniyandi vs First Nations Languages

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

Head to head
About

Gooniyandi

This app provides a digital Gooniyandi-English dictionary for easy access to the traditional language of the southern central Kimberley region. It functions offline and receives updates when connected to the internet, serving as a portable language resource.

Highlights
  • Gooniyandi-English dictionary
  • Offline functionality
  • Language resource
  • Digital dictionary
  • Language updates
Features
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Gooniyandi is the traditional language of the region to the east and south of Fitzroy Crossing, in the southern central Kimberley. This app is based on Yarrangi Gooniyandi Thangardi: Gooniyandi – English Dictionary, First Edition published by the Kimberley Language Resource Centre and the Gooniyandi Aboriginal Corporation. It is designed to put the dictionary in your pocket. This app will be under development until June 2022. Once you’ve downloaded the app it will work even if you are offline. When connected to the internet, the latest updates from the Gooniyandi team will load.

About

First Nations Languages

Features
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At Burraga, we believe that learning languages can connect, empower, and revitalise culture. In partnership with local communities, we bring the rich tapestry of First Nations languages to the forefront of learning through comprehensive, engaging, and culturally respectful online learning experiences. Access interactive language learning games and authentic cultural learning materials, contributed and managed by local First Nations communities from across Australia. Learning experiences are developed in collaboration with First Nations communities, ensuring that every word and phrase is authentic and respectfully presented.

Screenshots

Gooniyandi3 screens
First Nations Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Nations Languages at monthly against Gooniyandi's every 11 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

Gooniyandi ships an update every 11 months, First Nations Languages monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gooniyandi versus First Nations Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGooniyandiFirst Nations Languages
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarmel LeahyBurraga Foundation

In-app purchases

None

Gooniyandi

No in-app purchases

None

First Nations Languages

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gooniyandi free?
Gooniyandi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Nations Languages free?
First Nations Languages is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gooniyandi or First Nations Languages have ads?
Neither Gooniyandi nor First Nations Languages shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gooniyandi or First Nations Languages?
Gooniyandi ships an update every 11 months, and First Nations Languages monthly. Most recently, Gooniyandi was updated on June 5, 2026 and First Nations Languages on September 9, 2026.

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