Comparison

Ilocano Basic Phrase vs Filipino Languages

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

Filipino Languages

Master eight Filipino languages with over 200 structured lessons, thousands of words, and native speaker audio. This app offers real-world conversations and interactive exercises for practical language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Learn 8 Filipino languages
  • 200 structured lessons per language
  • 2,400+ words and phrases
  • 8,400+ native voice recordings
  • 200 real-world conversations
  • 1,180+ interactive exercises
  • Built-in offline audio
Features
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Filipino Languages is the most complete way to learn the languages of the Philippines. Master eight languages, all in one app: - Cebuano (Bisaya) - Tagalog (Filipino) - Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) - Ilocano - Kapampangan - Pangasinan - Bikol - Waray WHAT YOU GET - 200 structured lessons across 8 languages — 25 levels per language, from greetings to grammar mastery - 2,400+ words and phrases with example sentences, pronunciation guides and cultural context - 8,400+ native voice recordings — every word, every example sentence, every conversation line is voiced by a natural-sounding native speaker - 200 real-world conversations — restaurants, markets, family, travel, work, dating, emergencies - 1,180+ interactive exercises — fill-in-the-blank, sentence building, listening, matching - Built-in audio: no streaming, no waiting, no data charges CEBUANO (BISAYA) Spoken by over 20 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao. Cebuano is the second most spoken language in the Philippines. Learn the language of Cebu, Bohol, Davao and the Eastern Visayas. TAGALOG (FILIPINO) The national language of the Philippines, spoken and understood across the entire archipelago. Essential for anyone traveling to or living in the Philippines. HILIGAYNON (ILONGGO) The language of Western Visayas — spoken in Iloilo, Bacolod, and the surrounding islands. Known for its soft, musical tone and distinct vocabulary. ILOCANO The dominant language of Northern Luzon, spoken by millions in the Ilocos region and by a large diaspora worldwide. One of the most widely spoken Philippine languages. KAPAMPANGAN The language of Pampanga and Tarlac in Central Luzon. Kapampangan is known for its rich culinary culture and unique grammatical structure distinct from other Philippine languages. PANGASINAN Spoken in the province of Pangasinan in Central Luzon. One of the major languages of the Philippines with a distinct grammar system and vocabulary. BIKOL The language of the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon. Spoken across six provinces including Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. WARAY Spoken in Eastern Visayas — Samar and Leyte. Waray speakers are known for their strong cultural identity and rich oral tradition. LEARN BY DOING Each lesson teaches the actual grammar of the language: focus systems, enclitics, politeness particles, pronoun distinctions, and the verb morphology that textbooks usually skip. You hear a real voice and build real sentences from day one. DESIGNED FOR ADULTS - No hearts, no lives, no streak punishment - Dark and Light mode - Built for accessibility (WCAG) - 60fps smooth on every screen PERFECT FOR - Travelers visiting the Philippines - Filipinos in the diaspora reconnecting with their heritage - Partners and families learning their loved one's mother tongue - Linguists and serious learners who want grammar, not gimmicks SUBSCRIPTIONS Filipino Languages Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) that gives unlimited hearts and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ilocano Basic Phrase4 screens
Filipino Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ilocano Basic Phrase at 3.8 against Filipino Languages's 3.0. Ilocano Basic Phrase also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). Filipino Languages's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ilocano Basic Phrase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Filipino Languages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ilocano Basic Phrase holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ilocano Basic Phrase has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ilocano Basic Phrase ships an update every 6 months, Filipino Languages monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ilocano Basic Phrase versus Filipino Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIlocano Basic PhraseFilipino Languages
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB464 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKantaben GorasiyaJeremy De Waal

Customer experience

Ilocano Basic Phrase

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

Filipino Languages

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ilocano Basic Phrase

One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99
2 purchases

Filipino Languages

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Ilocano Basic Phrase free?
Ilocano Basic Phrase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filipino Languages free?
Filipino Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ilocano Basic Phrase or Filipino Languages?
Ilocano Basic Phrase is rated higher. Ilocano Basic Phrase averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Filipino Languages averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ilocano Basic Phrase or Filipino Languages have ads?
Filipino Languages shows ads; Ilocano Basic Phrase does not.
Which is updated more often, Ilocano Basic Phrase or Filipino Languages?
Ilocano Basic Phrase ships an update every 6 months, and Filipino Languages monthly. Most recently, Ilocano Basic Phrase was updated on November 3, 2026 and Filipino Languages on October 31, 2026.

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