Comparison

TDC Tagalog Dictionary vs Learn Tagalog Speak

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

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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.

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Learn Tagalog Speak

Features
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Learn Tagalog the straightforward way, one day at a time. Whether you're a complete beginner or just getting back into it, this app gives you a clear daily routine so you always know what to study next. No guessing, no overwhelm, just a simple plan that keeps you moving forward. The heart of the app is the Daily Word Learning Plan. Each day you get a small set of Tagalog words to work through in short, focused sessions. You study them step by step, practice with related phrases, and complete the plan to keep your streak alive. It's the kind of structure that actually makes a habit stick. What's inside: Home Dashboard - See your daily plan, check your streak, and review your weekly activity at a glance. Words Module - Study Tagalog words through flashcards, image-to-word matching, quizzes, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and real example sentences. Then put them to work with typing, dictation, listening-based quizzes, and production exercises. Phrasebook - Browse phrases organized by category, listen to how they sound, and practice with listening quizzes and phrase dictation. You'll cover 30 different everyday categories. Recall Module - A spaced repetition system (SRS) surfaces words right before you'd forget them, so your Tagalog vocabulary actually sticks long term. Statistics - Track your study sessions and see how your progress adds up over time. Offline Support - Core content is available offline so you can keep learning even without a connection. If you want to learn to speak Tagalog, the Phrasebook and listening exercises are a great place to start. You'll hear real Tagalog phrases, practice recognizing them by ear, and build the kind of listening confidence that carries over into real conversations. The dictation and production exercises push you to recall and use Tagalog words actively, not just recognize them passively. The spaced repetition review makes sure the Tagalog words you've already learned don't slip away. It's one of the most effective ways to build lasting vocabulary, and it's built right into the daily flow. Building a Tagalog vocabulary takes consistency more than anything else. That's why the streak system and weekly activity view are there, to give you a small daily reason to show up. Even a short session counts. Free vs. Premium: The free plan covers the full basic learning journey. You can follow the Home and Daily Vocabulary Learning modules, study with the core Words modules, complete standard Words exercises, access 5 sentences in each of the 30 Phrasebook categories, review with SRS, and track your progress in the Stats section. Premium unlocks everything in the free plan plus advanced Words tools including Weak Spot, Speed Test, and Matching. You also get 100 sentences per category in the Phrasebook, and access to Sentence Search, Sentence Review, and Listening Lab for deeper, faster practice. If you're ready to learn Tagalog words, build real listening skills, and finally make progress that lasts, this app gives you the structure to do it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/language/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TDC Tagalog Dictionary4 screens
Learn Tagalog Speak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn Tagalog Speak at Free against TDC Tagalog Dictionary's $2.99. TDC Tagalog Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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 Tagalog Speak is free to download; TDC Tagalog Dictionary costs $2.99 up front. Learn Tagalog Speak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TDC Tagalog Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TDC Tagalog Dictionary versus Learn Tagalog Speak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTDC Tagalog DictionaryLearn Tagalog Speak
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeith KosminAHMET DOGAN

In-app purchases

None

TDC Tagalog Dictionary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Tagalog Speak

Subscriptions2
  • Learn Tagalog Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Tagalog Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Tagalog Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TDC Tagalog Dictionary free?
TDC Tagalog Dictionary costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Tagalog Speak free?
Learn Tagalog Speak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TDC Tagalog Dictionary or Learn Tagalog Speak have ads?
Neither TDC Tagalog Dictionary nor Learn Tagalog Speak shows ads.

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