Comparison

Learn Tagalog vs Tarsier

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

Tarsier

Learn Tagalog through grammar-focused lessons and conversational practice. This app teaches root words, affixes, and case markers, ideal for heritage speakers or beginners. It offers spaced repetition, speaking practice, and a built-in dictionary.

Highlights
  • Grammar-first approach
  • Conversational application
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Speaking practice cards
  • Built-in Tagalog dictionary
  • Progress tracking and insights
Features
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Tarsier is a Tagalog app built only for Tagalog. Every lesson starts from how the language works: root words, affixes, verb focus, the ang/ng/sa markers, and the Taglish you'll hear in real conversation. Whether you grew up hearing Tagalog at home but never learned to speak it, or you're picking it up for the first time, Tarsier teaches a few words at a time and then puts them to use in a conversation. NEW IN 2.1 - Now on iPad, full screen in portrait - Badges for your streak, XP, words, lessons and weekly rank - Spaced repetition: every word comes back on its own schedule - Speaking cards: say the line and see which words came through (Super) - A Ranks tab: tap anyone on the leaderboard to see their ID card - Share cards for Instagram, Facebook or any messaging chat FEATURES - One path through 18 units, so you always know what comes next - Short lessons that teach two to four related words each, with grammar sheets that show how a word works in a sentence - Apply lessons: every unit ends in a short conversation that uses the words you just learned - Grammar: mag-/nag- conjugations, case markers, verb aspect, and roots taught before their affixes - Built for heritage learners who understand more Tagalog than they can say - Everyday Tagalog and Taglish, the way it's spoken at home and with friends - A Tagalog dictionary built in: definitions, example sentences, and loanword origins on every word page - Exercises: image matching, matching by ear, sentence building, chat replies, fill-in-the-blank - Audio on every word, phrase, and example sentence - Insights: streak calendar, accuracy, pace and time, with graphs from a week to a year - Daily ube energy that refills overnight, plus streaks and XP - Optional account: claim your @handle, take your place on the leaderboard, and back your progress up to iCloud free on every plan WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Greetings, introductions, and polite expressions (po/opo) - Family terms, daily-life vocabulary, food, places, time, emotions, and animals - How Tagalog verb conjugation works (kain → kumain, luto → magluto) - Sentence structure, word order, and the ang/ng/sa case markers - Cultural context in each lesson SUPER TARSIER - Unlimited ube: practice as much as you want, without waiting for your energy to refill - No ads - Speaking cards: say the line and see which words came through - Dark mode - Detailed insights: your pace, accuracy, streak history, and vocabulary recall - Unlimited review sessions, custom practice, and drills for your weak words and grammar - Monthly streak freezes, so one missed day doesn't reset you - Your subscription follows you across devices when you sign in Monthly and annual plans, with a free trial on annual. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://tarsierlearn.com/terms Privacy: https://tarsierlearn.com/privacy Support: support@tarsierlearn.com

Screenshots

Learn Tagalog4 screens
Tarsier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tarsier at 100% against Learn Tagalog's 50%. Tarsier also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). Learn Tagalog's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Tarsier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tarsier holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tarsier has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Learn Tagalog's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tarsier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Tagalog ships an update every 2 weeks, Tarsier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Learn Tagalog versus Tarsier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn TagalogTarsier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB420 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafrai LLCGathrean Dela Cruz

Customer experience

Learn Tagalog

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

Tarsier

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Tagalog

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Tarsier

Subscriptions2
  • Super Tarsier$4.991 Month
  • Super Tarsier7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Tagalog free?
Learn Tagalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tarsier free?
Tarsier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Tagalog or Tarsier?
Tarsier is rated higher. Learn Tagalog averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tarsier averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Learn Tagalog or Tarsier have ads?
Both Learn Tagalog and Tarsier show ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Tagalog or Tarsier?
Learn Tagalog ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tarsier weekly. Most recently, Learn Tagalog was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tarsier on November 9, 2026.

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