# Airlearn vs Tahanan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Airlearn at 48K against Tahanan's 344. Airlearn also leads on chart position (#132 vs unranked). Tahanan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airlearn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tahanan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Airlearn against 4.8 for Tahanan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airlearn has 48K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 83% positive.

Airlearn ships an update every 5 days, Tahanan every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airlearn | Tahanan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235/reviews)** | [4.8 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tahanan-learn-tagalog/id6757313850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 344 |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 612 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNACADEMY INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736703854) | [Luke Patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025334083) |

## What reviewers say

### Airlearn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airlearn-language-learning/id6479639235)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Education, #144 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Master new languages with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and practical dialogues. Track your progress, compete in weekly leagues, and learn at your own pace with over 65 courses available in your native tongue.

**Highlights:** 65+ language courses, Learn in your native language, Grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights, Practical dialogues and real-life situations, Spaced repetition for memory retention, Weekly leagues and XP for motivation, Progress tracking with daily goals and streaks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pay monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay monthly (7 days free) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Pay 6 months (14 days free) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Pay for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $39.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (14 days free) | $47.99 | per year |
| Airlearn Pro - Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Pay yearly (7 days free) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and learn
- 🚀 Effective language learning
- 💡 Explains grammar and culture
- 🎨 Beautiful art and visuals
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free lessons per day
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📚 Lacks more language options
- 🔍 Needs better review/progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Lessons getting stuck on certain questions
- Words/sentences not registering correctly
- App freezing or crashing after completing lessons

**Requested features**

- Add more languages like Korean, Portuguese, Italian
- Implement spaced repetition for better vocabulary retention
- Allow users to toggle romaji/kana display for Japanese
- Add placement tests to determine starting level


### Tahanan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tahanan-learn-tagalog/id6757313850)

This app helps you learn Tagalog through conversation-focused lessons, AI practice, and human coaching. It's designed for heritage learners to connect with Filipino culture and family.

**Highlights:** Conversation-first learning with AI, 1-on-1 human coaching, Spaced repetition flashcards, Cultural context integration, Structured lessons with native audio, Pronunciation feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tahanan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tahanan Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Tahanan Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Tahanan Core - Lifetime | $114.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airlearn free?

Airlearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tahanan free?

Tahanan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Airlearn or Tahanan?

Airlearn is rated higher. Airlearn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Tahanan averages 4.8 from 344 ratings.

### Do Airlearn or Tahanan have ads?

Neither Airlearn nor Tahanan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airlearn or Tahanan?

Airlearn ships an update every 5 days, and Tahanan every 8 days. Most recently, Airlearn was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tahanan on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*