Comparison

Learn Tagalog vs Tagalog Lite

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

Head to head
About

Learn Tagalog

Master Tagalog with a charming pineapple companion through fun and efficient lessons. Features a comprehensive dictionary, daily vocabulary quizzes, and personalized learning tools to prepare you for real-world conversations.

Highlights
  • Tagalog dictionary with audio
  • Daily vocabulary quizzes
  • Personal wordbook
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily streak and trivia
  • Customizable learning experience
Features
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Learn Tagalog (Filipino) - Pinya Master Tagalog with Pinya-chan, your adorable pineapple learning companion! From travel greetings to everyday conversation - fun, efficient, and designed for real-world use. ◇ Key Features Tagalog Dictionary ・Search in Tagalog, Japanese, or English ・Audio pronunciation and example sentences included ・Greetings, food, family, numbers and time, places, and more ・New words added regularly Daily Vocabulary Quiz ・Multiple choice, listening, image, and fill-in-the-blank ・Continuous Quiz mode to practice multiple words in a row ・Track your score and retry to improve ・View your quiz history to follow your progress Personal Wordbook ・Bookmark words with one tap ・Memorization mode and shuffle for effective review Personalized Home Screen ・Daily streak, Word of the Day, and Philippine trivia Notifications & Reminders ・Daily wordbook reminders at your preferred study time ・Push notifications for announcements and new features Customization ・Font selection, language toggle (JA/EN), profile editing Remove Ads (Optional) ・A one-time purchase hides all ads in the app ◇ Who's This For? ・Travelers heading to the Philippines who want to learn greetings and everyday phrases ・Anyone wanting to connect with Filipino friends, partners, or colleagues ・People moving to Manila or Cebu for work or study ・Learners frustrated by how few Tagalog (Filipino) study materials there are ◇ Why Pinya? "Pinya" means "pineapple" in Tagalog. Pinya-chan grows alongside you as your dedicated learning partner. Ready to start? Download now! ※ The dictionary and a 5-question trial quiz are available without an account. A free account is required for the wordbook and the full quiz ※ On the free plan, daily quiz attempts and wordbook capacity are limited ※ Internet connection required ※ Pinya is free to use with ads. Ads can be removed with a one-time purchase

About

Tagalog Lite

A grammar-focused language learning app designed for English speakers to understand and use Tagalog. It offers structured lessons, clear explanations, and spaced repetition for effective vocabulary review. All content is vetted by native speakers.

Highlights
  • Structured grammar lessons
  • Clear explanations
  • Minimal vocabulary focus
  • Spaced repetition review
  • Native speaker vetted content
  • Audio for vocabulary and sentences
Features
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Tired of AI language learning apps that progress slowly and charge you a monthly subscription fee? Tagalog Lite is a concise, grammar‑first course designed for English speakers who want to understand how Tagalog works and actually use it. Lessons build step‑by‑step, keeping vocabulary minimal and explanations clear, so you can focus on structure and real usage. All lessons have been written carefully and vetted by multiple native speakers. Once you learn the grammar points, all you need is vocab and practice to master the language! What you get: - Structured grammar lessons with plenty of examples - Audio for all vocabulary and sample sentences - Built‑in spaced repetition to review what you’ve learned - Appendices and reference material How it works: 1) Read a lesson in the Learn tab 2) Mark it complete 3) Practice the flashcards with spaced repetition About the content: Tagalog Lite is an original web app by LanguageCrush. This iOS app is an independent adaptation created with permission. All lesson content and audio are © LanguageCrush and used by consent.

Screenshots

Learn Tagalog4 screens
Tagalog Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tagalog Lite at 100% against Learn Tagalog's 50%. Tagalog Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Learn Tagalog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Learn Tagalog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tagalog Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tagalog Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Learn Tagalog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tagalog Lite's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Learn Tagalog versus Tagalog Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn TagalogTagalog Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafrai LLCJustin Chang

Customer experience

Learn Tagalog

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Tagalog Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Tagalog

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Tagalog Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Learn Tagalog free?
Learn Tagalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tagalog Lite free?
Tagalog Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Learn Tagalog or Tagalog Lite?
Tagalog Lite is rated higher. Learn Tagalog averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tagalog Lite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Learn Tagalog or Tagalog Lite have ads?
Learn Tagalog shows ads; Tagalog Lite does not.

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