Comparison

Learn Baybayin vs Learn Bicol

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

Head to head
About

Learn Baybayin

Master the ancient Filipino script with this app and custom keyboard. Learn individual characters, practice reading and typing through interactive lessons, and even compose sentences and paragraphs. Unlock additional content and exercises through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Custom Baybayin keyboard
  • Interactive lessons
  • Character and modifier learning
  • Reading and typing practice
  • Sentence and paragraph composition
  • In-app purchases for additional content
Features
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Learn Baybayin is an app and custom keyboard that will let you learn how to type and read in Baybayin characters. Use the Baybayin keyboard to type your messages, notes, even documents in Baybayin. Go through the included lessons to learn Baybayin basics: - learn about the individual characters and modifiers. Track your lesson progress - practice your reading and typing through exercises in each lesson - learn how to write sentences and paragraphs with the proper punctuation - daily challenges! Keep your streak and share with your friends The keyboard is free to use! There are also additional lessons and exercise modes that you can purchase to unlock in-app! Enjoy!

About

Learn Bicol

Master the Bicol language with interactive lessons, quizzes, and daily learning tools. Explore cultural insights and practical phrases to connect with heritage and traditions. Ideal for beginners, heritage learners, and travelers.

Highlights
  • Interactive lessons
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Word of the Day
  • Flashcards
  • Progress tracking
  • Cultural insights
  • Real-world conversation examples
Features
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Learn Bicol (Bikol), the language of the Bicol Region, one word at a time. Look up Bicol words in English, practise with flashcards and quizzes, and keep a daily streak going with Today's Word Challenge. BICOL–ENGLISH DICTIONARY • Search over 900 Bikol words in Bicol or in English • Browse words by letter • See each word's meaning, part of speech, dialect and an example sentence • Hear how common words are pronounced, and share any word with friends TODAY'S WORD CHALLENGE • A new Bicol word every day: pick its meaning from four choices • Build your learning streak one day at a time FLASHCARDS • Swipe through Bikol words by topic: home and family, food and dining, travel, work and school, numbers and money, days and time, weather, health, emotions, animals and nature • Tap a card to flip it and see the English meaning QUIZZES • Four quiz types: Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank, Picture Word Match and True or False • Ten sets for each type; score 80% to unlock the next set COMMON PHRASES • Greetings, directions, food and dining, shopping and numbers, health and everyday expressions • Save your favourite phrases MORE • Bicol culture cards on festivals, food, places and legends • My Progress: your streak, best scores and quiz stats • Daily reminders and dark mode • Free to use. Sign in with Apple, Google or email to take the quizzes and save your progress and favourites A TASTE OF BIKOL • Marhay na aga! – Good morning! • Dios mabalos! – Thank you! • Iyo / Dai – Yes / No • Hain? – Where? WHO IS IT FOR? Moving to Naga, Legazpi or anywhere in Bicol for school or work, visiting family in the province, getting to know a Bicolano partner, or keeping Bikol alive while living abroad: Learn Bicol helps you understand the everyday words you hear and start using them. Dios mabalos!

Screenshots

Learn Baybayin4 screens
Learn Bicol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learn Bicol at none against Learn Baybayin's 3. Learn Bicol also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Learn Baybayin's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Learn Baybayin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learn Bicol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Bicol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Baybayin has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Baybayin ships an update every 3 months, Learn Bicol every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Baybayin versus Learn Bicol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn BaybayinLearn Bicol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRowena RicaldeJeff Bercasio

Customer experience

Learn Baybayin

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Learn Bicol

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn Baybayin

One-time3
  • Have a cup of coffee!$0.99
  • Unlock exercises$0.99
  • Unlock all lessons$1.99
None

Learn Bicol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Baybayin free?
Learn Baybayin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Bicol free?
Learn Bicol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Learn Baybayin or Learn Bicol?
Learn Bicol is rated higher. Learn Baybayin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Learn Bicol averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Learn Baybayin or Learn Bicol have ads?
Neither Learn Baybayin nor Learn Bicol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Baybayin or Learn Bicol?
Learn Baybayin ships an update every 3 months, and Learn Bicol every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Baybayin was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn Bicol on October 10, 2026.

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