Pu'era vs Talanoa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pu'era
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Puβeraβs aim is to educate and revitalise an endangered language and culture by providing Cook Island Maori lessons taught day to day at Te Punanga O Te Reo Kuki Airani for over 40 years in the palm of your hand. Learning Te Reo MΔori Kuki Airani is now available and accessible to anyone, therefore let us all work together to preserve and protect our Kuki Airani language and culture. FEATURES 1. Synchronised narration in Cook Island MΔori and English 2. Record your own narration 3. Export pages, images and audio to colleagues, friends or social media 4. Fun interactive games! This app was produced by world leading Cultural Services agency Kiwa Digital. For more www.kiwadigital.com NEED HELP? Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com
Talanoa
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Talanoa helps Aotearoa learners build confidence in Pasifika languages through short daily lessons, real-world scenarios, and culturally grounded learning. Built for New Zealand communities, Talanoa focuses on language as connection: speaking with family, using greetings in church and community settings, and reconnecting with identity through real phrases that matter. What you can do in Talanoa: - Choose from Gagana Samoa, Lea Faka-Tonga, Vagahau Niue, Te Reo Kuki Airani, and Vosa vakaViti - Start with short lessons, quick quizzes, and saved-phrase review - Explore 42 topic libraries and 30 real-world conversation scenarios - Learn practical greetings, introductions, family phrases, respectful expressions, and daily community language - Use source-backed pronunciation guidance with syllable and sound notes - Receive one daily culture moment for your selected language, with no guilt or streak pressure - Track your streak, XP, lesson progress, and phrase practice - Reflect through short guided practice prompts and journaling Talanoa is designed to feel warm, approachable, and useful from the very first session. Whether you are beginning your own language journey, supporting tamariki and rangatahi, or reconnecting with family heritage, Talanoa gives you a place to start and keep going. Talanoa is for: - NZ-born Pasifika learners wanting to reconnect with language - Families building daily language habits together - Community learners who want culturally relevant practice - Anyone looking for a respectful, beginner-friendly entry point Our goal is simple: help more people speak with confidence, belonging, and connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://connectclinic.co.nz/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pu'era at none against Talanoa's 2. Pu'era also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Talanoa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pu'era asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pu'era ships an update every 3 days, Talanoa every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pu'era | Talanoa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiwa Digital Limited | Francis Katoa |
In-app purchases
Pu'era
No in-app purchases
Talanoa
- Talanoa+ Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Talanoa+ Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year









