# Tamil by Nemo vs Arignar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arignar at none against Tamil by Nemo's 1. Arignar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Tamil by Nemo's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tamil by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Arignar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arignar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tamil by Nemo has 535 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Tamil by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arignar's.

Tamil by Nemo ships an update every 6 weeks, Arignar every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tamil by Nemo | Arignar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamil-by-nemo/id635605226/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arignar-tamil-learning/id6468196434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **535** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324) | [Arignar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709605999) |

## What reviewers say

### Tamil by Nemo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tamil-by-nemo/id635605226)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Tamil Foundation pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for conversational Tamil
- 👍 Easy to understand format
- 👍 Useful for practice on the go
- 👍 Best app ever (for Tamil)
- 👍 User-friendly and easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Download fails for purchased content
- 🐛 Lack of developer support
- 🐛 App is boring
- 🐛 Repetitive learning style
- 🐛 Not for serious learners

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Arignar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arignar-tamil-learning/id6468196434)

This app makes learning the Tamil language fun and interactive through gamified lessons. It helps students develop reading, listening, and writing skills while encouraging self-directed learning. Teachers can also use it to create virtual classrooms and monitor student progress.

**Highlights:** Gamified learning with interactive games, Develops reading, listening, and writing skills, Assesses essential language skills, Encourages self-learning and autonomy, Tools for teachers to create virtual classrooms, Monitors student progress and provides feedback

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tamil by Nemo free?

Tamil by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Arignar free?

Arignar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tamil by Nemo or Arignar?

Arignar is rated higher. Tamil by Nemo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while Arignar averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Tamil by Nemo or Arignar have ads?

Neither Tamil by Nemo nor Arignar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tamil by Nemo or Arignar?

Tamil by Nemo ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arignar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tamil by Nemo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arignar on October 24, 2026.

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