Comparison

Learn Tagalog vs Filipino Languages

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

Filipino Languages

Master eight Filipino languages with comprehensive lessons, thousands of words, and real-world conversations. Learn grammar, pronunciation, and interactive exercises designed for practical use. Offline audio ensures continuous learning without data charges.

Highlights
  • Learn 8 Filipino languages
  • 312 structured levels per language
  • 4,000+ words and phrases
  • Audio pronunciation for 7 languages
  • 200 real-world conversations
  • 6,700+ interactive exercises
  • Offline audio playback
Features
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Filipino Languages is the most complete way to learn the languages of the Philippines. Learn eight languages, all in one app: - Cebuano (Bisaya) - Tagalog (Filipino) - Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) - Ilocano - Kapampangan - Pangasinan - Bikol - Waray WHAT YOU GET - 312 structured levels: 39 per language, from greetings to grammar - 4,000+ words and phrases with example sentences and cultural context - Audio pronunciation for 7 languages, with natural-sounding AI voices for every word, example sentence and conversation line - 200 real-world conversations: restaurants, markets, family, travel, work, dating, emergencies - 6,700+ interactive exercises: fill-in-the-blank, sentence building, listening, matching - Built-in audio: no streaming, no waiting, no data charges CEBUANO (BISAYA) Spoken by over 20 million people across the Visayas and Mindanao. Cebuano is the second most spoken language in the Philippines. Learn the language of Cebu, Bohol, Davao and the Eastern Visayas. TAGALOG (FILIPINO) The national language of the Philippines, spoken and understood across the entire archipelago. Essential for anyone traveling to or living in the Philippines. HILIGAYNON (ILONGGO) The language of Western Visayas, spoken in Iloilo, Bacolod and the surrounding islands. Known for its soft, musical tone and distinct vocabulary. ILOCANO The main language of Northern Luzon, spoken by millions in the Ilocos region and by a large diaspora worldwide. KAPAMPANGAN The language of Pampanga and Tarlac in Central Luzon, known for its rich culinary culture and a grammar distinct from other Philippine languages. PANGASINAN Spoken in the province of Pangasinan in Central Luzon. One of the major languages of the Philippines, with its own grammar and vocabulary. BIKOL The language of the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon, spoken across six provinces including Albay, Camarines Sur and Sorsogon. WARAY Spoken in Eastern Visayas: Samar and Leyte. Waray speakers are known for their strong cultural identity and rich oral tradition. LEARN BY DOING Each lesson teaches the actual grammar of the language: focus systems, enclitics, politeness particles, pronoun distinctions, and the verb forms that textbooks usually skip. You hear every sentence and build real sentences from day one. DESIGNED FOR ADULTS - Every lesson and language is free to learn - 5 hearts that refill over time; watch a short ad to get one back - Dark and Light mode - Built for accessibility (WCAG) - Smooth on every screen PERFECT FOR - Travelers visiting the Philippines - Filipinos in the diaspora reconnecting with their heritage - Partners and families learning their loved one's mother tongue - Linguists and serious learners who want grammar, not gimmicks SUBSCRIPTIONS Filipino Languages Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly) that gives unlimited hearts and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Tagalog4 screens
Filipino Languages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learn Tagalog at ad-supported against Filipino Languages's free with in-app purchases. Learn Tagalog also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Filipino Languages 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Learn Tagalog against 3.0 for Filipino Languages. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Learn Tagalog ships an update every 2 weeks, Filipino Languages every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn Tagalog versus Filipino Languages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn TagalogFilipino Languages
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB480 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafrai LLCJeremy De Waal

Customer experience

Learn Tagalog

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

Filipino Languages

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Tagalog

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Filipino Languages

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn Tagalog free?
Learn Tagalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Filipino Languages free?
Filipino Languages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Learn Tagalog or Filipino Languages?
Learn Tagalog and Filipino Languages are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Learn Tagalog or Filipino Languages have ads?
Both Learn Tagalog and Filipino Languages show ads.
Which is updated more often, Learn Tagalog or Filipino Languages?
Learn Tagalog ships an update every 2 weeks, and Filipino Languages every 3 weeks. Most recently, Learn Tagalog was updated on October 30, 2026 and Filipino Languages on November 9, 2026.

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