Basic Cantonese Phrases vs Tabarnak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Cantonese Phrases
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Military-related Cantonese phrases for language learners. With Cantonese text and audio. Using this app, you can select an English phrase and view its translation and how to pronounce it in Cantonese. This app is based on the modules publicly available online from the U.S. Defense Language Institute. While this app's subject matter relates mainly to military topics, the app is broadly useful with content relating to a range of topics. • Easy to use • Contains over 600 phrases with native speaker audio recordings • Dictionary lookup: Type or say what you want to search • Pronunciation help: See the transliterated/Romanized text • Good for language learning, or as a reference
Tabarnak
This app provides an extensive offline French-English dictionary and verb conjugator, specializing in Canadian French dialects. It offers dual-direction search, detailed verb conjugations, and example sentences for comprehensive language learning without internet access.
- Offline French-English dictionary
- Canadian French dialect focus
- Extensive word database (450,000+)
- 366,000+ example sentences
- 3,400+ verb conjugations
- Dual-direction search
- Works offline
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Speak French and understand all regional dialects seamlessly with Tabarnak. --- Learn French with Ease Whether you're a traveler in Quebec, a business professional connecting with partners in Montreal, or a student tackling tricky French vocabulary, Tabarnak is designed for you. Specialized for Canadian French This app focuses on French vocabulary and phrases as spoken in Canada, ensuring you sound like a local. With contributions from France, Belgium, Switzerland, and French-speaking Africa, Tabarnak delivers the right word for the right region. Dictionary - 450,000+ words: Discover words specific to Canadian French and compare them with other dialects. - 366,000+ example sentences: See words in context for better understanding. - Conjugations for 3,400+ verbs: Master every verb form effortlessly. Dual-Direction Search Quickly translate between English and French. Start typing in either language, and Tabarnak does the rest. Pronunciation Tap the speaker icon on any word to hear it spoken aloud, so you know how it actually sounds. Detailed Verb Conjugations From basic forms to advanced tenses, Tabarnak makes mastering French verbs simple, helping you speak and write fluently. Saved Words Bookmark words as you look them up, and build your own list to review later. Offline Functionality No internet? No problem. Tabarnak works entirely offline, so you can translate anytime, anywhere, without worrying about connectivity. Free to Use No ads and no in-app purchases. Privacy First Your data stays yours. Tabarnak doesn't require special permissions or collect any information, offering a private and secure experience. --- Tabarnak is a free, offline dictionary and conjugator for French.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tabarnak at Free against Basic Cantonese Phrases's $2.99. Tabarnak also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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
Tabarnak is free to download; Basic Cantonese Phrases costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Basic Cantonese Phrases ships an update every 2 months, Tabarnak every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Cantonese Phrases | Tabarnak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Qvyshift LLC | Jackson Rigg |
In-app purchases
Basic Cantonese Phrases
No in-app purchases
Tabarnak
No in-app purchases
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