Comparison

Tarsier vs Mongolish

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

Head to head
About

Tarsier

This app teaches Tagalog grammar and conversational phrases through interactive lessons. It focuses on how the language is actually spoken, including common expressions and Taglish. Personalized learning paths and detailed progress tracking help users master the language.

Highlights
  • Real grammar explained clearly
  • Everyday Tagalog and Taglish
  • Native speaker audio
  • Personalized learning path
  • Varied exercise types
  • Progress tracking 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

About

Mongolish

Features
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Mongolish helps Mongolian and English learners build practical language skills through guided lessons, clear progression, and beginner-friendly practice. Choose the path that fits you: learn English from Mongolian, or learn Mongolian from English. Mongolian learners can use Cyrillic and romanized support so beginners can recognize pronunciation while building reading confidence. Features: - Two learning directions: Mongolian to English and English to Mongolian - Guided beginner lessons with clear objectives - Visual learning path and progress tracking - Daily goals, streaks, and optional reminders - Guest mode, with optional account sign-in for sync - Optional speaking practice using the microphone - Account & Privacy controls, including account deletion and guest data deletion Mongolish is designed for practical everyday learning, from first words and basic phrases to stronger conversation skills over time.

Screenshots

Tarsier4 screens
Mongolish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mongolish at none against Tarsier's 3. Mongolish also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Tarsier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mongolish asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tarsier versus Mongolish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarsierMongolish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGathrean Dela CruzNEXLUSENSE LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tarsier

Subscriptions2
  • Super Tarsier2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Super Tarsier7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Mongolish

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tarsier free?
Tarsier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mongolish free?
Mongolish is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tarsier or Mongolish have ads?
Tarsier shows ads; Mongolish does not.

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