Let's Ako vs Ao Maarama
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Let's Ako
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BNZ is committed to embedding te ao Māori into our organisation. A key part of our sustainability strategy is to integrate tikanga Māori and te reo Māori into your business practices, policies, products, and services. It's all part of achieving our vision to build a resilient, regenerative, and inclusive Aotearoa, for the long term. As a result, we have produced this app for you to confidently integrate te reo Māori into your daily life and learn more about Māori customs. Have a play around – read about the different iwi, create your pepeha, listen to a karakia, and learn some banking terms to drop into your conversations. 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. Immersive maps, songs, and prayers 7. Personal development plan 8. Workplace kupu This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
Ao Maarama
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Ao Maarama weaves Maatauranga Maaori through Maramataka (Maaori lunar calendar) and Maaori health frameworks including Te Whare Tapa Whaa and the Mauri Ora Tai Pari to guide us in tuning into the tohu (signs and messages) and natural rhythms within us and te taiao. With this understanding and connection, we can be better prepared to pursue pathways to wellbeing. Why download Ao Maarama? • Learn and Reflect: Explore the Maramataka and Maaori health frameworks to guide your wellbeing. • Holistic Hauora: Nurture your hinengaro (mind), tinana (body), and wairua (spirit). • Track Your Mauri: Log your mauri and other wellbeing measures and see progress over time. • Daily Guidance: Receive insights, activities, and prompts inspired by Maaori knowledge. Ao Maarama empowers you to align with natural rhythms and mātauranga Maaori for a more balanced and meaningful life. Start your journey today – mauri ora! This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ao Maarama at monthly against Let's Ako's every 7 months. Ao Maarama also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Let's Ako ships an update every 7 months, Ao Maarama monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Let's Ako | Ao Maarama |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bank of New Zealand | Te Rau Ora Limited |
In-app purchases
Let's Ako
No in-app purchases
Ao Maarama
No in-app purchases
