Ki Te Hoe vs Taki
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ki Te Hoe
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Welcome to Ki Te Hoe, where Kiwibankers can start or continue their journey of learning te reo Māori me ōna tikanga. During this journey it is important that our people are supported and learn comfortably in their own way. To Kiwibank it is important to have a balanced understanding of language and custom. We are proud that this platform supports this by providing learning in te reo Māori - the Māori language, tikanga - customs, whakataukī - proverbs and waiata - songs, to help you understand more about our unique and shared cultural heritage. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All words in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear * All words in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Spell * Read-to-me and read-it-myself options * Record your narration * Create a customised pepeha
Taki
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Welcome to Taki, your go-to resource for Māori language and tikanga (customary practices). Taki has been designed to support your haerenga (journey) in learning about Māori culture and to build your confidence in engaging with Māori. Understanding te ao Māori is essential to valuing the essence of Māori. The Māori world view is anchored in holistic philosophy and beliefs, where everything and everyone is connected. These connections extend over generations from atua (ancestral guardians) through to the natural environment and people. Māori cultural values and perspectives are supported by a body of highly specialised knowledge and practice developed and transferred over many generations through kōrero (conversations), waiata (songs), karakia (ritual chants and blessings), tikanga (customary practice) and whakapapa (genealogy). Enjoy the haerenga of learning about the rich and unique Māori culture and value in understanding basic te reo Māori. Kia ako koutou i raro i te korowai o te maungārongo me te māramatanga. May you learn under the cloak of peace and understanding. FEATURES 1. Synchronised narration in te reo Māori and English 2. Swipe to read or touch to hear 3. Record your own narration 4. Create your own pepeha 5. Export pages, images and audio to colleagues, friends or social media 6. Date generator This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Taki at every 2 weeks against Ki Te Hoe's every 3 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ki Te Hoe ships an update every 3 months, Taki every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Ki Te Hoe | Taki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiwibank Limited | Auckland Council |
In-app purchases
Ki Te Hoe
No in-app purchases
Taki
No in-app purchases
