Comparison

Olelo vs Hula Note

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

Head to head
About

Olelo

This app serves as a comprehensive Hawaiian dictionary with built-in audio pronunciation. It's designed for students, language learners, and anyone interested in exploring the Hawaiian language and culture, offering offline access and a daily word feature.

Highlights
  • Hawaiian-English dictionary
  • Audio pronunciation guide
  • Daily word of the day
  • Offline functionality
  • Home screen widget
  • IPA notation
Features
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Olelo is a pocket Hawaiian dictionary with an IPA pronunciation guide, built for daily vocabulary practice and cultural discovery. FEATURES: - Hawaiian-English Dictionary: Search instantly in both Hawaiian and English - Pronunciation Guide: Learn with IPA notation and offline audio for supported entries - Phrasebook: Browse and save useful expressions by situation - Talk Story Scenario Practice: Choose a reply across 12 short conversation scenes - Word of the Day: Learn a new Hawaiian word every day with our friendly rooster mascot - Favorites: Save words you want to remember - Home Widget: Daily Hawaiian word right on your home screen - 100% Offline: No internet required, works anywhere - IPA Notation: See the International Phonetic Alphabet for every word PERFECT FOR: - University of Hawaii students taking Hawaiian language courses - Duolingo Hawaiian learners who need a reference dictionary - Visitors to Hawaii wanting to learn local words - Anyone interested in Hawaiian culture and language Olelo's original Talk Story practice turns reference words into conversation. Respond to a greeting, find a place on campus, order food, stay safe at the beach, and more across 12 short scenes. The first 3 scenes are free; the remaining scenes unlock with Olelo Pro. Hawaiian (Olelo Hawaii) has only 13 letters and beautifully regular pronunciation. Olelo makes learning it accessible and fun! Olelo Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks all 12 scenarios, unlimited favorites, and all features. E hoomaka kakou! (Let's get started!) Purchase and Legal Information Pro features are unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase. This is not a subscription. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

About

Hula Note

Features
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言葉にマナを乗せて踊るのがHULA。 Hula Noteは、フラダンサーのための「メレ(歌)学習ノート」です。 ハワイの歌は言葉で紡いだレイ。歌詞を正しく聴き取り、言葉の意味を知り、それを自分の口で歌えるようになると、踊りに心が宿ります。 Hula Noteは、そんな毎日のフラ学習を助ける機能をひとまとめにしました。 ■ メレごとに、ぜんぶまとめて記録 ・My Mele Library:レパートリーのメレを自分で登録し、一覧で管理。検索・ABC順・並べ替えに対応 ・Mele Note:歌の背景や物語、先生から教わったことを自由にメモ(自動保存) ・Mele Play:YouTubeやSpotifyの再生リンク、音源ファイルを登録していつでも再生 ・Mele Lyrics:歌詞を登録。口トレ画面にも表示されます ・Mele Reference:手書き振り付けメモを撮影・保存。参考資料写真・バースごとの振り付け動画などを保存。スロー再生(0.5倍/0.75倍)やリピート再生に対応 ・Mele Vocabulary:メレに出てくるハワイ語の単語を登録して自分だけの単語帳を作る機能。オキナやカハコーを正しく扱うハワイ語式のABC順に対応 ■ 3つのトレーニングでハワイ語力を育てる ・耳トレ(Listening Training):音源を精聴して、聞き取れた言葉を書き取る ・口トレ(Pronunciation Training):音源に合わせて歌詞を見ながら発声する ・脳トレ(Vocabulary Training):単語帳からランダム出題。「覚えた」「もう一度」の自己採点で、間違えた単語だけ再テストも ■ 安心して使える設計 ・アカウント登録は不要。開くだけですぐ使えます ・データはすべてお使いの端末の中に保存。開発者を含む外部にデータが送信されることはありません ・広告なし・追加課金なし・利用解析なし ・iCloud同期対応:同じApple IDのiPhoneとiPadで、すべてのデータが自動で同期されます ・バックアップ機能:全データを1つのファイルに書き出して保管・復元可能。機種変更に対応。 ■ こんな方に ・手書きのノートをデジタルでも見れるようにしたい方 ・フラ教室に通っていて、レッスンの記録をまとめたい方 ・歌詞の意味を理解して、表現力を深めたい方 ・ハワイ語の単語を覚えたい方 ・発表会前に振り付け動画で復習したい方 制作: 踊らないフラ教室 ハワイの歌は言葉で紡いだレイ。あなたのフラが、もっと深くなりますように。

Screenshots

Olelo4 screens
Hula Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Olelo at Free against Hula Note's $3.99. Hula Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence 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

Olelo is free to download; Hula Note costs $3.99 up front. Olelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hula Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Olelo versus Hula Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOleloHula Note
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarcrown IncDaisuke Yoshimi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Olelo

One-time1
  • Olelo Pro$1.99
None

Hula Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Olelo free?
Olelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hula Note free?
Hula Note costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Olelo or Hula Note have ads?
Neither Olelo nor Hula Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Olelo or Hula Note?
Olelo ships an update every 2 days, and Hula Note every 2 days. Most recently, Olelo was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hula Note on October 10, 2026.

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