Comparison

eWai vs Manapou

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

Head to head
About

eWai

Explore traditional Māori songs (waiata) with interactive learning tools. This app supports visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic learning styles to deepen understanding of oral literature. Features include read-along options, recording capabilities, and coloring activities.

Highlights
  • Swipe-to-Read™
  • Read-to-me and read-it-yourself options
  • Record & Play narration
  • Color Paint mode
  • English translations and history
  • Supports multiple learning styles
Features
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The waiata tawhito chosen for this application, are a recognised part of the repertoire of ART mōteatea commonly heard on marae throughout our tribal area, and indeed across the country. As part of two key components of all TWoR qualifications; Hapū and Iwi Studies, and Te Reo Māori Studies, these waiata are researched and learnt by the student. The general aim is to advance the students understanding of oral literature through analysing, explaining and performing their chosen waiata. Continuing the innovation well into the new millennium, this application was developed to assist the learning of mōteatea. It encompasses all modes of learning styles; visual (associates information with images), aural (in which the person learns through hearing/listening), tactile (through touch) and kinaesthetic (the person actually carries out the activity). This allows learners/users of all ages, all styles, and ability to optimise interaction with content in a way not yet experienced by most. NB: The user interface is in English and all Waiata (Songs) are in te reo Māori accompanied by English translation and associated history. More information can be found at www.wananga.com FEATURES - Swipe-to-Read™ - Read-to-me and read-it-myself options - Record & Play your narration - Colour Paint mode with paint and brush palettes NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen your child’s engagement and understanding. Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

About

Manapou

Features
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Kei hea taku manatawa, taku manapou? Tēnā koe! Nau mai, haere mai, tāuti mai We have developed Manapou as a rich resource to help grow our collective knowledge and confidence to work effectively with Māori as well as the wider Manapou ki te Ao community. Manapou is a key ‘pou’ (pillar) that will help you understand our Rautaki Māori (Māori Strategy). It will help set our work in a bicultural context, help you understand why and how we partner with iwi/hapū and Māori organisations to develop indigenous international education and ultimately fulfil our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 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. Enhance your cultural competency with innovative narration and phonetic features 7. Learn waiata and karakia 8. Discover Tauranga Moana's heritage through interactive maps 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

eWai4 screens
Manapou4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eWai at 11.0 against Manapou'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

eWai ships an update every 20 months, Manapou every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
eWai versus Manapou: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereWaiManapou
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 14 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiwa Digital LimitedEducation New Zealand

In-app purchases

None

eWai

No in-app purchases

None

Manapou

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eWai free?
eWai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manapou free?
Manapou is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eWai or Manapou have ads?
Neither eWai nor Manapou shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eWai or Manapou?
eWai ships an update every 20 months, and Manapou every 14 months. Most recently, eWai was updated on October 23, 2026 and Manapou on October 7, 2026.

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