Comparison

African Anthems vs Chihu

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

Head to head
About

African Anthems

Features
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Discover and listen to the national anthems of Africa. Browse countries by flag, read full lyrics, and play high‑quality audio — even offline. A simple, respectful way to learn and explore the continent’s music and heritage. Features: - Browse countries with recognizable flags and names - Fast search to find any country quickly - Read full anthem lyrics with selectable text for easy reference - Play/pause controls with adjustable volume - Remembers your last volume setting - Works fully offline; all audio is included in the app - Designed with accessibility in mind Great for students, travelers, educators, music lovers, and anyone curious about national symbols. No account required.

About

Chihu

This app helps you discover, track, and share your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, and games. Organize your collections, write reviews, and connect with friends in a social space powered by NeoDB.

Highlights
  • Organize collections
  • Review and rate items
  • Social sharing
  • Custom list creation
  • Discover new content
Features
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Discover, Track & Share What You Love — Powered by NeoDB Dive into the world of culture with Chihu, the ultimate companion for exploring and managing your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, games, and more. Seamlessly powered by the NeoDB platform. Key Features: • Organize Your Collections – Keep track of everything you’ve read, watched, listened to, or played. Create custom lists and easily manage your cultural library. • Review & Rate – Share your thoughts and opinions. Write reviews, leave ratings, and build your personal archive of experiences. • Join the Conversation – See what your friends are reading, watching, listening or playing across a vibrant social space connected to the Fediverse. Whether you're a cinephile, bookworm, audiophile, or just someone who loves to document your cultural journey, Chihu is your new favorite place to be.

Screenshots

African Anthems4 screens
Chihu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: African Anthems at none against Chihu's 4. Chihu's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 19 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Chihu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. African Anthems asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

African Anthems ships an update every 19 months, Chihu every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
African Anthems versus Chihu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfrican AnthemsChihu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarius FanuDennis da Silva Nunes

In-app purchases

None

African Anthems

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chihu

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Bountiful Tip$2.99
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  • Supporter Tip$9.99

Questions

Is African Anthems free?
African Anthems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chihu free?
Chihu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do African Anthems or Chihu have ads?
Neither African Anthems nor Chihu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, African Anthems or Chihu?
African Anthems ships an update every 19 months, and Chihu every 10 days. Most recently, African Anthems was updated on October 18, 2026 and Chihu on October 9, 2026.

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