TDC Tagalog Dictionary vs Learn Baybayin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Custom Baybayin keyboard
- Interactive lessons
- Character and modifier learning
- Reading and typing practice
- Sentence and paragraph composition
- In-app purchases for additional content
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
TDC Tagalog Dictionary ships an update monthly, Learn Baybayin every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | TDC Tagalog Dictionary | Learn Baybayin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (75 ratings) — better | 4.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 75 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keith Kosmin | Rowena Ricalde |
Customer experience
TDC Tagalog Dictionary
Learn Baybayin
In-app purchases
TDC Tagalog Dictionary
No in-app purchases
Learn Baybayin
- Have a cup of coffee!$0.99
- Unlock exercises$0.99
- Unlock all lessons$1.99
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