Comparison

Ello 2.0 vs Pinu

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

Head to head
About

Ello 2.0

This app offers personalized reading and math instruction for children aged 5-9. Utilizing AI, it listens to children read aloud, identifies errors, and adapts lessons to their individual learning pace. It features a vast library of decodable books and covers foundational math concepts.

Highlights
  • AI reading tutor
  • Adaptive learning
  • 1,200+ decodable books
  • Math games
  • Daily personalized quests
  • Phonics instruction
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Your child is unique. Their learning should be too. More than games. Real teaching. Ages 5–9. Ello listens to your child, catches mistakes, and adjusts to their level — built by literacy researchers and speech scientists. Most kids' apps are tappable games with a quiz bolted on. Ello actually teaches. It listens to your child read out loud, catches mistakes, and adjusts the next session based on what they got wrong. Featured by Good Morning America, Time Magazine, and Common Sense Media. Free to start. No ads. Ever. Download and explore Ello's reading games, math games, and Daily Quests completely free. How Ello actually teaches: Ello's AI listens to your child read out loud, catches mistakes, and adjusts the next session to match. No other reading app does real-time listening, a full book library, and early math in a single daily session. - Daily Quests — a personalized mix of reading and math, up to 15 min per day - 1,200+ decodable books built on the Science of Reading - Math for kids — counting, numbers, and addition - AI reading tutor — listens, corrects, and guides in real time - Adaptive learning — meets your child exactly where they are - Kid-safe — no ads, no in-app purchases Reading, math, and a reason to keep coming back. Ello covers phonics, early reading, and math for kids from Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Whether your child is a kindergartener building phonics skills or a 2nd grader who needs a math tutor — Ello adapts to them. "She struggled with reading, but Ello makes it fun. Now she asks to read every day." — Jamie M. "My son's reading level jumped two grades in three months." — Lola P. Reading tutor. Math tutor. One app. Download free — your child's first Daily Quest is waiting.

About

Pinu

This app transforms language learning into a fun, game-like experience. It uses interactive lessons and a supportive companion to help users build speaking confidence through real-world practice and instant feedback.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning journey
  • Interactive map-based lessons
  • Virtual language buddy
  • Real-world speaking practice
  • Instant feedback on exercises
  • Progressive language expansion
Features
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Meet Pinu — your language buddy. Pinu turns language learning into an engaging, game-inspired journey. Instead of tedious memorization and endless vocabulary lists, you learn by playing, practicing, and building confidence step by step. Whether you’re preparing for a trip, settling into a new place, or simply challenging yourself, Pinu makes learning a new language feel approachable and rewarding. Why Pinu? - Gamified Learning Explore interactive lessons through a map-based journey. Each lesson feels like a small quest, keeping you motivated as you progress. - Your Language Buddy Pinu isn’t just a mascot — he’s there to celebrate your wins and support you along the way. - Real-World Speaking Practice Practice everyday scenarios and build the confidence to speak naturally from day one. - Instant Feedback Get immediate guidance and positive reinforcement after every exercise. - More Languages Ahead Pinu is built to grow with new languages and learning experiences continuously on the way. Start your language journey with Pinu today!

Screenshots

Ello 2.04 screens
Pinu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ello 2.0 at 4.6 against Pinu's 4.1. Ello 2.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (83% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinu sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ello 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ello 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Ello 2.0's written reviews are positive against 52% of Pinu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ello 2.0 ships an update every 2 days, Pinu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ello 2.0 versus Pinu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEllo 2.0Pinu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (124 ratings) — better4.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better52.2% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better#79
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEllo Technology, Inc.LEAF BOAT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Ello 2.0

All ratings124 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%

Pinu

All ratings56 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

None

Ello 2.0

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pinu

Subscriptions5
  • Pinu - Languages Learning$4.997 Days
  • Pinu3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pinu$15.991 Month
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  • Pinu3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pinu$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Avatar Outfit Set$1.99

Questions

Is Ello 2.0 free?
Ello 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinu free?
Pinu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ello 2.0 or Pinu?
Ello 2.0 is rated higher. Ello 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Pinu averages 4.1 from 56 ratings.
Do Ello 2.0 or Pinu have ads?
Neither Ello 2.0 nor Pinu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ello 2.0 or Pinu?
Ello 2.0 ships an update every 2 days, and Pinu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ello 2.0 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pinu on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ello 2.0 or Pinu?
Ello 2.0 currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and Pinu at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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