Comparison

Ilocano Basic Phrase vs Learn Baybayin

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

Head to head
About

Ilocano Basic Phrase

Learn essential Ilocano phrases for everyday situations with this practical language app. Features categorized phrases, native speaker audio, and pronunciation practice. Ideal for travelers and those connecting with Ilocano communities.

Highlights
  • Categorized phrases
  • Native speaker audio
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Everyday conversation
  • Traveler-friendly
Features
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Ilocano Basic Phrases is a simple and practical language learning app designed to help you confidently speak essential Ilocano in everyday situations. Ideal for travelers, tourists, students, and anyone connecting with Ilocano-speaking communities, this app makes communication easy and natural. Explore commonly used phrases neatly arranged into helpful categories such as greetings, food, directions, shopping, and daily conversations. Each phrase includes clear audio pronunciation by native speakers, allowing you to listen, repeat, and perfect your speaking skills with ease. Whether you're visiting the Philippines, building friendships, or learning a new language for personal growth, this app gives you the tools to express yourself smoothly and correctly. Start your Ilocano journey today and communicate with confidence anytime, anywhere!

About

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.

Highlights
  • Custom Baybayin keyboard
  • Interactive lessons
  • Character and modifier learning
  • Reading and typing practice
  • Sentence and paragraph composition
  • In-app purchases for additional content
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Ilocano Basic Phrase4 screens
Learn Baybayin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Baybayin at 86% against Ilocano Basic Phrase's 0%. Learn Baybayin also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Ilocano Basic Phrase's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Ilocano Basic Phrase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Baybayin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Baybayin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ilocano Basic Phrase's written reviews are positive against 86% of Learn Baybayin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ilocano Basic Phrase ships an update every 6 months, Learn Baybayin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ilocano Basic Phrase versus Learn Baybayin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIlocano Basic PhraseLearn Baybayin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKantaben GorasiyaRowena Ricalde

Customer experience

Ilocano Basic Phrase

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Learn Baybayin

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ilocano Basic Phrase

One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99
3 purchases

Learn Baybayin

One-time3
  • Have a cup of coffee!$0.99
  • Unlock exercises$0.99
  • Unlock all lessons$1.99

Questions

Is Ilocano Basic Phrase free?
Ilocano Basic Phrase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Baybayin free?
Learn Baybayin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ilocano Basic Phrase or Learn Baybayin?
Learn Baybayin is rated higher. Ilocano Basic Phrase averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Learn Baybayin averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Ilocano Basic Phrase or Learn Baybayin have ads?
Neither Ilocano Basic Phrase nor Learn Baybayin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ilocano Basic Phrase or Learn Baybayin?
Ilocano Basic Phrase ships an update every 6 months, and Learn Baybayin every 3 months. Most recently, Ilocano Basic Phrase was updated on August 24, 2026 and Learn Baybayin on August 12, 2026.

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