Comparison

Learn Somali vs Amharic

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

Head to head
About

Learn Somali

Learn essential words and phrases for practical communication in a new language. This app uses fun, game-based learning with authentic native speaker content and intelligent software to tailor lessons to your level. Practice pronunciation and improve your accent with recording features.

Highlights
  • Essential vocabulary and phrases
  • Game-based learning
  • Authentic native speaker audio
  • Personalized learning software
  • Pronunciation practice with recording
  • Visual learning aids
  • Offline access
Features
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Start speaking a new language instantly. With uTalk Classic, learn the essential words and phrases you need to get talking, build confidence and make friends wherever you go. Over 30 million people worldwide have used uTalk's award-winning method - developed over 25 years - to learn a new language. It's simple, fun, with immediate results… and now it has a shiny new look and improved games to make your learning even more rewarding. uTalk Classic is: • Motivating - enjoying something is the best way to stick at it. uTalk Classic's games are designed to be fun and addictive, so you actually want to keep learning. • Authentic - we source native speakers and translators to bring you all the content in uTalk Classic, ensuring you're learning to speak just like a local. • Smart - intelligent software knows what you're good at (and where you need more help), uniquely tailoring the games to your individual level. • Perfect for pronunciation - record yourself as you practise speaking the language for yourself. You can do this as many times as you like to perfect your accent. • Visual - our beautiful pictures link words with images to accelerate how your brain learns, using visual recall to help you remember your new language. • Practical - uTalk Classic teaches you words and phrases you'll actually need with nine beginner topics: first words, food and drink, colours, numbers, parts of the body, telling the time, shopping, phrases and countries. • Portable - use uTalk Classic offline anywhere in the world, with no risk of racking up any nasty roaming charges when you're abroad.

About

Amharic

This app offers a fun and easy way to learn the Amharic language, covering its alphabet, numbers, vocabulary, and common phrases. It includes interactive games, audio pronunciations by native speakers, and visual aids to enhance the learning experience.

Highlights
  • Learn Amharic alphabet and sounds
  • Interactive letter puzzle game
  • Vocabulary builder with common phrases
  • Audio pronunciation by native speakers
  • Visual vocabulary with images
  • Flashcards for vocabulary practice
Features
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Amharic app makes learning the language so easy and fun. Long the sole official language of Ethiopia, the Amharic language has recently been joined by a handful others to be designated as one of the working languages of the country.  Amharic is spoken by a large part of the country population and its diaspora either as a first language or as a second. It is one of the most widely spoken Semitic languages in the world. Amharic app allows you to get familiar with the various parts of this intriguing language at your own pace. And if you are already fluent in Amharic, you will find this app to be an excellent reference. You can learn the basics starting with the letters of the Alphabet and then work your way through the numeric symbols and punctuation marks. You may then go on to build your Amharic word power one by one, by navigating through categories or by searching for their English equivalents in the vocabulary section. While you are in the Vocabulary section, you can learn how to communicate with common phrases such as ‘Thank You’, ‘Hello’, ‘Goodbye’ and much more. In the likely case that you are interested in the sounds of the words and characters of the Amharic language you can hear how they sound as recorded by a native speaker. Just tap on a letter. in the Alphabet section. Or a numeral in the Numbers section. Or on the audio button next to the pronunciation guide to a word or phrase in the Vocabulary section. Using the Amharic iOS app, you can - Learn the symbols and sounds of the letters in the Amharic alphabet - Play a fun game of Amharic Letter Puzzle. You drag to move the letters around to get them in syllable order and win the game. - Learn about the number symbols used in the Amharic language and how they sound. - Convert Arabic numbers to their Amharic equivalent (some features require subscription) - Get to know punctuation marks used in Amharic text - Browse through and amass a vocabulary of words and phrases in the Amharic language - Associate words with images (whenever available) in the visual vocabulary section. - Enhance your Amharic learning with Vocabulary Flash Cards. Test yourself by switching from English to Amharic and vice-versa. Tap on the Amharic letter to learn the pronunciation. - Get more tips and learning resources in the "For You" tab. Coming Soon: - Lots more words and phrases to enjoy in the vocabulary section. - Additional features and enhancements suggested by users.

Screenshots

Learn Somali4 screens
Amharic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amharic at 4.2 against Learn Somali's 1.0. Amharic also leads on price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 14 months). Learn Somali's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model 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

Learn Somali costs $7.99 and Amharic $4.99 up front. Amharic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Learn Somali asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amharic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amharic has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Learn Somali's written reviews are positive against 68% of Amharic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Somali ships an update every 14 months, Amharic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Somali versus Amharic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn SomaliAmharic
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEuroTalkDaniel Teklegiorgis

Customer experience

Learn Somali

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Amharic

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Learn Somali

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Amharic

One-time1
  • Arabic Number to Amharic$0.99

Questions

Is Learn Somali free?
Learn Somali costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amharic free?
Amharic costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Learn Somali or Amharic?
Amharic is rated higher. Learn Somali averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Amharic averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Learn Somali or Amharic have ads?
Neither Learn Somali nor Amharic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Somali or Amharic?
Learn Somali ships an update every 14 months, and Amharic every 6 months. Most recently, Learn Somali was updated on October 23, 2026 and Amharic on November 1, 2026.

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