Comparison

Tap Irish vs NextStepUni

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

Head to head
About

Tap Irish

Features
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Our app, "Tap Irish", is designed to help users learn Irish in just 5 minutes every day. It offers a convenient and efficient way to fit language learning into a busy schedule. The app provides 3 sections, verbs, words and phrases which will provide access to short dosis of Irish learning. By tapping the screen you will be able to see random and quick grammar tips or learn new words in the language in a simple way without any distractions

About

NextStepUni

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NextStepUni is the Leaving Cert study partner that teaches you how to learn - not just what to learn. Built around the science of how memory and motivation actually work, NextStepUni turns revision into a clear, personalised plan for your subjects, your goals, and your exam date. LEARN THE STRATEGIES TOP STUDENTS USE 80+ interactive modules break down evidence-based techniques β€” spaced practice, retrieval, interleaving, beating exam stress β€” into short, hands-on lessons you can use the same day. GROUNDED IN REAL EXAMINER INSIGHT Our exam content is built from State Examinations Commission marking schemes and Chief Examiner reports β€” so you practise the way your paper is actually graded, and learn exactly where marks are won and lost. PERSONALISED TO YOU Tell us your subjects, levels, target grades and exam start date, and NextStepUni tailors your modules and study plan around them. Set a "North Star" goal for life after school and keep it in view. TRACK REAL PROGRESS Activity rings, streaks, points and topic-mastery tracking show how far you've come and what to revisit next β€” without the overwhelm. DESIGNED WITH YOUR SCHOOL NextStepUni is delivered through participating schools. Your guidance counsellor can support your progress, and you can encourage classmates. YOUR PRIVACY COMES FIRST No ads. No tracking. No advertising identifiers. We never sell your information. Start studying smarter today.

Screenshots

Tap Irish3 screens
NextStepUni4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NextStepUni at none against Tap Irish's shown. NextStepUni also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Irish ships an update every 23 months, NextStepUni every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Tap Irish versus NextStepUni: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap IrishNextStepUni
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.515.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Martinez FloriaNextStepUni Limited

In-app purchases

None

Tap Irish

No in-app purchases

None

NextStepUni

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Irish free?
Tap Irish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextStepUni free?
NextStepUni is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Irish or NextStepUni have ads?
Tap Irish shows ads; NextStepUni does not.
Which is updated more often, Tap Irish or NextStepUni?
Tap Irish ships an update every 23 months, and NextStepUni every 9 days. Most recently, Tap Irish was updated on October 3, 2026 and NextStepUni on October 10, 2026.

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