Comparison

The Desi Dictionary vs Learn Gujarati

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

Head to head
About

The Desi Dictionary

Features
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Connect with your nani, aaji, dadi, or baa โ€” without the auntie commentary about your accent. You understand every word at the dinner table. You just freeze when it's your turn to talk. Sound familiar? We built the tool we wished existed โ€” by the diaspora, for the diaspora. Whatever your reason for being here โ€” reconnecting with your culture, learning from scratch, or learning because you're marrying into the family โ€” Desi Dictionary is built for you. Traditional language apps assume you want to learn a whole new script from page one. But sometimes you just want to speak โ€” to that auntie, that uncle, your grandparents โ€” not read a textbook. So we built lessons around real life, not rigid curriculums. CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY - No script, no problem โ€” go speaking-only and start talking in English transliteration from day one - Or dive in and do it all โ€” speaking, reading & writing together, with native script from the start LEARN WHAT SUITS YOU, WHEN YOU NEED IT Every lesson is unlocked with your subscription โ€” no locked levels, no waiting your turn. Off to a wedding? Jump to festivities. Heading home to visit family? Practice directions and everyday conversation. Learn what you actually need, in the order that makes sense for your life. WHAT'S INSIDE - Lessons & quizzes โ€” bite-sized lessons paired with quizzes that actually test what you've learned - Speak, Read & Write โ€” real audio and pronunciation practice, native script reading, and Trace to build real handwriting stroke by stroke - Transliteration-first lessons โ€” English script first, native script whenever you're ready - My Dictionary โ€” every word you learn, from lessons, from Morni, or added yourself, saved in one personal dictionary you can practice, revise, and listen to anytime - Morni, your AI language buddy โ€” real conversations and instant, judgment-free feedback whenever you want to practice, no auntie standing over your shoulder - Daily Pick โ€” a new word or phrase every day. Don't break the streak - Journey Pass โ€” track your progress and watch your fluency climb, lesson by lesson - Friends โ€” connect with friends, compete a little, and turn a language that maybe carried some shame growing up into something you're proud of, together MORE LANGUAGES COMING This is just version one. We're starting with Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi, and we're building toward covering as many South Asian languages as we can. Don't see yours yet? Download and join the waitlist for your language โ€” that's exactly how we decide what we build next. This isn't a kids' picture book โ€” it's real conversational fluency, built for how grown-ups actually learn, on your terms. Download, share with your cousins, and let's reclaim our languages before they show up next to Scandinavian scarves and chai tea lattes. Download free and subscribe to unlock every language and every lesson. Hindi. Gujarati. Marathi. Punjabi. Choose your pathway. Learn the words that connect you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.thedesidictionary.com/pages/app-privacy-policy

About

Learn Gujarati

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FluentPath is built on one conviction: learners don't quit because they lack motivation โ€” they quit because they can't see how far they've come. FluentPath turns learning Gujarati into a visible journey. Every video watched, every dialog practiced, every word mastered moves you one step further down the road to fluency. * ONE CLEAR NEXT STEP * - A vertical feed of real content in Gujarati: videos, dialogs, news, stories and short talks - Import YouTube videos you love and study them as lessons - Formats rotate so no two sessions feel the same - Always know exactly what to do next โ€” no decision fatigue * CHECKPOINTS, NOT GUESSWORK * - Every lesson ends with comprehension and true/false quizzes - Tap any word in the synced transcript for an instant definition - Dictation, role play and grammar notes turn input into skill - Daily XP goals and streaks mark the miles behind you * SPEAK AT EVERY MILESTONE * - AI shadowing with a pronunciation score from 0 to 100 - Scored on accuracy, fluency and completeness - Runs on-device, so you can practice offline, anywhere on your route * WORDS THAT TRAVEL WITH YOU * - Spaced repetition keeps vocabulary from fading between sessions - Four review modes: flashcards, multiple-choice games, typing and pronunciation drills * FELLOW TRAVELERS * - Talk Now: anonymous live voice calls with learners worldwide - An AI conversation partner for any topic and difficulty - Word duels, a leaderboard and a community feed to share the journey * FLUENTPATH PREMIUM * - Remove ads and unlock unlimited daily learning Whether you're preparing for a move, a career step or a long-awaited trip, FluentPath gives your journey to fluency in Gujarati what most apps don't: a sense of direction. Download FluentPath and take the first step today. Terms of Use: https://lingfast-server.tnpixel.com/legal/fluentpath/terms-of-service

Screenshots

The Desi Dictionary4 screens
Learn Gujarati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Desi Dictionary and Learn Gujarati are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Desi Dictionary sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and Learn Gujarati sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Desi Dictionary versus Learn Gujarati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Desi DictionaryLearn Gujarati
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB104 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Desi DictionaryDinh Thang Tran

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Desi Dictionary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$10.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Gift 1 month of Pro$10.99
  • Gift 12 months of Pro$63.99
6 purchases

Learn Gujarati

Subscriptions5
  • FluentPath Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • FluentPath Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • FluentPath Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
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  • FluentPath Premium 6 Months$32.996 Months
  • FluentPath Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • FluentPath Premium Lifetime$249.99

Questions

Is The Desi Dictionary free?
The Desi Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Gujarati free?
Learn Gujarati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Desi Dictionary or Learn Gujarati have ads?
Neither The Desi Dictionary nor Learn Gujarati shows ads.

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