Comparison

Tamil by Nemo vs Learn Tamil Flashcards

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

Head to head
About

Tamil by Nemo

Learn Tamil with native speaker audio and personalized practice. Master pronunciation with the Speech Studio and build confidence for everyday conversations. Access all content offline, perfect for learning on the go.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio
  • Speech Studio for pronunciation practice
  • Offline access to all content
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Customizable learning path
  • Focus on high-frequency words
  • Review mode for memory retention
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Tamil. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Tamil empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Tamil required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Tamil the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Tamil so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Tamil. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now!

About

Learn Tamil Flashcards

Learn Tamil through interactive flashcards and engaging games. Features native speaker audio and vibrant illustrations to make vocabulary acquisition fun for all ages. Offers a free starting point with an option to unlock all content.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio pronunciation
  • Colorful flashcards with illustrations
  • 6 interactive learning games
  • 22 vocabulary categories
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline access
Features
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Learn Tamil the fun way — with native-speaker audio, colorful flashcards, and 6 interactive games designed for kids and adults learning Tamil as a first, second, or heritage language. Whether you're raising bilingual kids, reconnecting with your Tamil roots, or just starting your Tamil journey, this app turns everyday vocabulary into a game you'll actually want to play. NATIVE AUDIO FLASHCARDS • Tap any card to hear authentic Tamil pronunciation from a native speaker • English translation shown alongside every word — no guessing • 22 categories: Fruits, Vegetables, Animals, Birds, Colors, Flowers, Shapes, Numbers, Body Parts, Family, Tamil Foods, Daily Sentences, and more • Bright, clear illustrations that help meaning stick instantly 6 WAYS TO LEARN AND PLAY • Listen & Find — hear the word, tap the matching picture • Memory Match — flip cards to find pairs and build recall • Speed Flash — test how fast you can recognize words • Quiz Mode — see the picture, choose the right word • Odd One Out — spot which word doesn't belong • Boss Level — race the clock in a fun final challenge BUILT FOR • Kids and beginners starting their Tamil journey • Tamil-speaking families raising bilingual children • Heritage learners reconnecting with the language • Schools and homeschool families teaching Indian languages • Tamil communities in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia FREE TO START 6 categories and 2 games are free forever — no sign-up, no account needed. Unlock All ($4.99, one-time) for all 22 categories, all 6 games, and every new pack we add — forever, no subscriptions. Download free and start learning Tamil today!

Screenshots

Tamil by Nemo4 screens
Learn Tamil Flashcards4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tamil by Nemo and Learn Tamil Flashcards both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Learn Tamil Flashcards's written reviews are positive against 79% of Tamil by Nemo's. Tamil by Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 37) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, 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. Tamil by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Learn Tamil Flashcards sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tamil by Nemo against 4.6 for Learn Tamil Flashcards. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tamil by Nemo has 535 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Tamil by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn Tamil Flashcards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tamil by Nemo ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn Tamil Flashcards every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tamil by Nemo versus Learn Tamil Flashcards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTamil by NemoLearn Tamil Flashcards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (535 ratings)4.6 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings535 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCSWAPNA MUPPAGOUNI ASHOK KUMAR

Customer experience

Tamil by Nemo

All ratings530 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative13.2%

Learn Tamil Flashcards

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tamil by Nemo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to download purchased content on iOS
  • No response from developer after a week
  • First word taught is incorrect
  • Incorrect translation for 'hello'
  • Some words click to different words

Requested features

5 requests
  • More like Duolingo (gamification, awards)
  • Quiz mode for memorization
  • More everyday Tamil phrases
  • Better organization in phrasebook
  • List of number names

Learn Tamil Flashcards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tamil by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo Tamil Foundation pack$11.99
1 purchases

Learn Tamil Flashcards

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Tamil by Nemo free?
Tamil by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Tamil Flashcards free?
Learn Tamil Flashcards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tamil by Nemo or Learn Tamil Flashcards?
Learn Tamil Flashcards is rated higher. Tamil by Nemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Learn Tamil Flashcards averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.
Do Tamil by Nemo or Learn Tamil Flashcards have ads?
Neither Tamil by Nemo nor Learn Tamil Flashcards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tamil by Nemo or Learn Tamil Flashcards?
Tamil by Nemo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn Tamil Flashcards every 4 months. Most recently, Tamil by Nemo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Learn Tamil Flashcards on November 7, 2026.

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