Te Mātāpuna vs Tuku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Te Mātāpuna
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Te Mātāpuna is an educational resource for Fonterra staff to learn about basic Tikanga and te reo Māori to support their day to day mahi (work). Interactive features within the app include pronunciation of Māori words, maps with Māori names and iwi groups, values (Ngā Mātāpono), and principles, mihimihi/pepeha (introductions), ngā mihi (greetings), poroporoaki (farewells), whakataukī (proverbs), and waiata (songs). One of the app’s key features is that it allows staff to input their own personal information to create a customised pepeha. Fonterra staff will find this resource particularly helpful when leading, or being part of discussions that involve Māori communities. FEATURES * Swipe-to-Read™ * All word in te reo Māori are Touch-to-Hear™ * Read-to-me and read-it-myself options Customise the app: * record your narration This app contains narration in English. NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
Tuku
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Tuku is a Māori cultural capability app developed for Rangiata Sky, designed to empower individuals and organisations to embrace and enrich their understanding of Māori culture, language, and practices. At Rangiata Sky, we are committed to normalising Māori language, practices and leadership by providing innovative solutions that bridge the gap between tradition and modernity. With Tuku, users gain access to a wealth of interactive and engaging resources that showcase the richness of Māori heritage and language, all tailored to enhance cultural competence in personal and professional environments. Explore our extensive library of te reo Māori language resources, captivating stories, and traditional customs, all thoughtfully designed to support learning and appreciation. For any technical support, our dedicated team, is readily available to assist you, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience as you embark on this cultural journey with Tuku. Experience the joy of learning and sharing as we navigate the vibrant tapestry of Māori identity together. FEATURES 1. Synchronised audio (blend of each Pacific language and English in Male and Female voices) 2. Swipe to read. 3. Record yourself. 4. A self-populating function 5. Map 6. Useful words and phrases 7. Pasifika concepts and worldviews 8. Push notifications capability 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: Tuku at every 5 weeks against Te Mātāpuna's every 23 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.
Te Mātāpuna ships an update every 23 months, Tuku every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Te Mātāpuna | Tuku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fonterra Co-Operative Group | Kiwa Digital Limited |
In-app purchases
Te Mātāpuna
No in-app purchases
Tuku
No in-app purchases
