Comparison

Ihi vs Talanoa

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

Head to head
About

Ihi

This educational app helps users improve their understanding and confidence in Te Ao Māori concepts. It offers interactive features like synchronized narration, personalized pepeha creation, and knowledge-testing quizzes.

Highlights
  • Synchronized narration in te reo Māori and English
  • Swipe to read or touch to hear
  • Record your own narration
  • Create your own pepeha
  • Export pages, images, and audio
  • Knowledge testing quiz
Features
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ihi is an educational resource produced by ProCare to improve cultural confidence about Te Ao Māori concepts. ProCare is New Zealand's largest cooperative of family doctors (GPs), nurses and general practice teams. We provide community-based healthcare to more than 800,000 people across the Auckland region well as the largest Māori population in Tāmaki Makaurau. 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. Quiz to test your knowledge! This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital in collaboration with ProCare. For more www.kiwadigital.com or www.ProCare.co.nz NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

About

Talanoa

Features
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Talanoa helps Aotearoa learners build confidence in Pasifika languages through short daily lessons, real-world scenarios, and culturally grounded learning. Built for New Zealand communities, Talanoa focuses on language as connection: speaking with family, using greetings in church and community settings, and reconnecting with identity through real phrases that matter. What you can do in Talanoa: - Choose from Gagana Samoa, Lea Faka-Tonga, Vagahau Niue, Te Reo Kuki Airani, and Vosa vakaViti - Start with short lessons, quick quizzes, and saved-phrase review - Explore 42 topic libraries and 30 real-world conversation scenarios - Learn practical greetings, introductions, family phrases, respectful expressions, and daily community language - Use source-backed pronunciation guidance with syllable and sound notes - Receive one daily culture moment for your selected language, with no guilt or streak pressure - Track your streak, XP, lesson progress, and phrase practice - Reflect through short guided practice prompts and journaling Talanoa is designed to feel warm, approachable, and useful from the very first session. Whether you are beginning your own language journey, supporting tamariki and rangatahi, or reconnecting with family heritage, Talanoa gives you a place to start and keep going. Talanoa is for: - NZ-born Pasifika learners wanting to reconnect with language - Families building daily language habits together - Community learners who want culturally relevant practice - Anyone looking for a respectful, beginner-friendly entry point Our goal is simple: help more people speak with confidence, belonging, and connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://connectclinic.co.nz/privacy.html

Screenshots

Ihi4 screens
Talanoa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ihi at none against Talanoa's 2. Ihi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Talanoa's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Talanoa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ihi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ihi ships an update every 3 weeks, Talanoa every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Ihi versus Talanoa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIhiTalanoa
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROCARE NETWORK LIMITEDFrancis Katoa

In-app purchases

None

Ihi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Talanoa

Subscriptions2
  • Talanoa+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Talanoa+ Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Ihi free?
Ihi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talanoa free?
Talanoa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ihi or Talanoa have ads?
Neither Ihi nor Talanoa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ihi or Talanoa?
Ihi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Talanoa every 9 days. Most recently, Ihi was updated on June 5, 2026 and Talanoa on September 16, 2026.

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