Comparison

TDC Tagalog Dictionary vs Learn Baybayin

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

Head to head
About

TDC Tagalog Dictionary

This app is a comprehensive Tagalog-English dictionary designed for learners. It features an advanced affix analysis engine, thousands of example audio clips, and detailed verb information to aid in language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Advanced affix analysis engine
  • Tens of thousands of native speaker audio clips
  • Thousands of example sentences
  • Detailed Tagalog verb information
  • Word frequency indicators
  • Searchable corpus of Tagalog texts
Features
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The TDC Tagalog Dictionary by Tagalog.com This Tagalog-English dictionary is custom-built with the Tagalog / Filipino language in mind, including an advanced affix analysis engine to give better search results than other Tagalog dictionaries available online. We've included tens of thousands of example audio clips by native speakers, thousands of example sentences, and pronunciation accent marks to help you learn how to speak and use the language properly. For verbs, the TDC dictionary offers detailed Tagalog verb information, including the verb focus, conjugation type, and root. This, along with the thousands of available verb example sentences, makes learning Tagalog verbs a whole lot easier. For Intermediate and Advanced learners, this app includes advanced features such as word frequency indicators, an affix analysis program to suggest which affixes may be in use with any word you encounter, and a large searchable corpus of Tagalog texts showing real-world word use.

About

Learn Baybayin

Master the ancient Filipino script with this app and custom keyboard. Learn individual characters, practice reading and typing through interactive lessons, and even compose sentences and paragraphs. Unlock additional content and exercises through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Custom Baybayin keyboard
  • Interactive lessons
  • Character and modifier learning
  • Reading and typing practice
  • Sentence and paragraph composition
  • In-app purchases for additional content
Features
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Learn Baybayin is an app and custom keyboard that will let you learn how to type and read in Baybayin characters. Use the Baybayin keyboard to type your messages, notes, even documents in Baybayin. Go through the included lessons to learn Baybayin basics: - learn about the individual characters and modifiers. Track your lesson progress - practice your reading and typing through exercises in each lesson - learn how to write sentences and paragraphs with the proper punctuation - daily challenges! Keep your streak and share with your friends The keyboard is free to use! There are also additional lessons and exercise modes that you can purchase to unlock in-app! Enjoy!

Screenshots

TDC Tagalog Dictionary4 screens
Learn Baybayin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Baybayin at Free against TDC Tagalog Dictionary's $2.99. TDC Tagalog Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

Learn Baybayin is free to download; TDC Tagalog Dictionary costs $2.99 up front. Learn Baybayin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TDC Tagalog Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TDC Tagalog Dictionary against 4.7 for Learn Baybayin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of TDC Tagalog Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 86% of Learn Baybayin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TDC Tagalog Dictionary ships an update monthly, Learn Baybayin every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TDC Tagalog Dictionary versus Learn Baybayin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTDC Tagalog DictionaryLearn Baybayin
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (75 ratings) — better4.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better18
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeith KosminRowena Ricalde

Customer experience

TDC Tagalog Dictionary

All ratings75 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%

Learn Baybayin

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TDC Tagalog Dictionary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Baybayin

One-time3
  • Have a cup of coffee!$0.99
  • Unlock exercises$0.99
  • Unlock all lessons$1.99

Questions

Is TDC Tagalog Dictionary free?
TDC Tagalog Dictionary costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Baybayin free?
Learn Baybayin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TDC Tagalog Dictionary or Learn Baybayin?
TDC Tagalog Dictionary is rated higher. TDC Tagalog Dictionary averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Learn Baybayin averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do TDC Tagalog Dictionary or Learn Baybayin have ads?
Neither TDC Tagalog Dictionary nor Learn Baybayin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TDC Tagalog Dictionary or Learn Baybayin?
TDC Tagalog Dictionary ships an update monthly, and Learn Baybayin every 3 months. Most recently, TDC Tagalog Dictionary was updated on November 3, 2026 and Learn Baybayin on November 3, 2026.

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