Comparison

Tūrama vs Taki

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

Head to head
About

Tūrama

Features
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Nau mai, haere mai ki te TŪRAMA Welcome to TŪRAMA, a te reo and tikanga Māori app from Te Tari Taake (Inland Revenue). TŪRAMA refers to a glimmer of light, a faint understanding; or in this case, a glimpse into the Māori world. We’ve created TŪRAMA as a tool that will help you gain confidence and assist you to learn some fundamental aspects of te reo Māori (the Māori language), tikanga (customs), mātāpono me ngā kaingākau (principles and values), karakia (prayer/incantation, spiritual observation) and waiata (songs). TŪRAMA supports our Te Arapiki programme, a stepped approach to learning te reo and tikanga Māori, about the Treaty of Waitangi and world views. You can easily access TŪRAMA wherever you are to remind you of things like mihimihi, karakia, and waiata. TŪRAMA features - Synchronised narration in te reo Māori - Tap to hear pronunciation of te reo Māori words - Record your own narration - Create your own pepeha - Print your own pepeha page - Export pages, images and audio to colleagues and friends. We wish you all the best for your learning kia kaha koutou katoa! Whakatau mai rā ki te TŪRAMA! TŪRAMA was developed by Te Tari Taake (Inland Revenue), the public service department of New Zealand charged with revenue advice and collection. This initiative supports its vision to be a world-class revenue organisation recognised for service and excellence and making a positive difference for New Zealand. For more https://www.ird.govt.nz The app was produced by world-leading Cultural Creative Agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

About

Taki

Features
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Welcome to Taki, your go-to resource for Māori language and tikanga (customary practices). Taki has been designed to support your haerenga (journey) in learning about Māori culture and to build your confidence in engaging with Māori. Understanding te ao Māori is essential to valuing the essence of Māori. The Māori world view is anchored in holistic philosophy and beliefs, where everything and everyone is connected. These connections extend over generations from atua (ancestral guardians) through to the natural environment and people. Māori cultural values and perspectives are supported by a body of highly specialised knowledge and practice developed and transferred over many generations through kōrero (conversations), waiata (songs), karakia (ritual chants and blessings), tikanga (customary practice) and whakapapa (genealogy). Enjoy the haerenga of learning about the rich and unique Māori culture and value in understanding basic te reo Māori. Kia ako koutou i raro i te korowai o te maungārongo me te māramatanga. May you learn under the cloak of peace and understanding. 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. Date generator This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

Screenshots

Tūrama4 screens
Taki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Taki at 13.0 against Tūrama's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Tūrama versus Taki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTūramaTaki
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiwa Digital LimitedAuckland Council

In-app purchases

None

Tūrama

No in-app purchases

None

Taki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tūrama free?
Tūrama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Taki free?
Taki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tūrama or Taki have ads?
Neither Tūrama nor Taki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tūrama or Taki?
Tūrama ships an update every 2 weeks, and Taki every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tūrama was updated on October 15, 2026 and Taki on October 27, 2026.

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