Comparison

Tikiri vs LinguaLoop

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

Head to head
About

Tikiri

This app introduces young learners to the Sinhala language through interactive flashcards, alphabet lessons, and simple phrases. It features native speaker audio, colorful illustrations, and fun facts about Sri Lanka, with adjustable modes for different age groups.

Highlights
  • Sinhala flashcards with native audio
  • Alphabet learning module
  • Everyday phrase pronunciation
  • Interactive picture quiz
  • Multilingual translations
  • Two age-appropriate modes
  • Offline access
Features
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Tikiri is a warm, playful companion for little ones exploring their first Sinhala words, for the families passing the language on and the curious travellers meeting it for the first time. Tikiri isn't a course and it won't promise fluency. Think of it as a friendly sidekick to keep Sinhala close and fun, something to enjoy alongside everything else that helps a little one meet the language. The words, letters, and phrases are spoken aloud by a native speaker, so little ones hear them the way they're really said. Start with the Flashcards: 238 words across 19 topics, from Animals and Food to Feelings, School and Space. Soft watercolor artwork on every card, and a slowed syllable-by-syllable version so little mouths can follow along. Fun facts about Sri Lanka tucked inside. Just tap the picture to hear it. Meet the Alphabet, the Sinhala hodiya letter by letter. Tap to hear each letter's sound, then its example word, with a picture to remember it by. Then try Sound Maker. A wheel of twelve vowel marks sits around a Sinhala letter, each mark in the place it really appears. Tap one and hear the letter change, with the pieces and the result shown side by side. Try the Quiz, a gentle "see and pick" picture game with stars to collect. And say the Phrases, everyday things like hellos, thank-yous, and "I love you," each one spoken aloud with a slower take on the next tap. On every card, you can show the meaning in a language you already know: English plus Tamil, Hindi, Russian, German, French, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. The Sinhala stays the same, so anyone in the family can share it. Two age modes so it grows with your child. Little kid keeps things gentle. Big kid mode opens the full decks, the Quiz, the Phrases and Sound Maker, plus Big Numbers up to 1000 and the Geography sub-decks of Cities, Provinces, and Landmarks. No account. No internet needed. Free to download, with an optional tip that unlocks nothing and is never required. Made by a Sri Lankan dad, for every Sri Lankan child.

About

LinguaLoop

Features
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Learn a new language in just a few minutes a day — and actually stick with it. LinguaLoop turns language learning into a fun daily habit: bite-size lessons, real pronunciation, and a friendly AI tutor you can actually talk to. Start speaking from day one. • 10 languages, one app Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and Russian — and if you speak one of them, you can learn English too. The entire app appears in YOUR language, including full right-to-left support for Arabic. • Lessons that make it stick Nine exercise types keep every session fresh: multiple choice, listening, speaking, matching, spelling, fill-in-the-blank, sentence building, and more. Short, focused, and genuinely fun. • Chat with your AI tutor Practice real conversations with Pip, your AI language tutor. Get gentle corrections, natural replies, and the confidence to speak — right inside the app. • Hear every word Tap any word to hear native pronunciation at normal or slow speed, with a clear phonetic guide. • Remember more with smart review Spaced repetition resurfaces your weak words at the right moment. Practice sessions are always free and never cost hearts. • Stay motivated Build a daily streak, earn XP, unlock achievements, and climb the weekly leaderboard. Set a daily goal that fits your life. • Private by design No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Just learning. Start free — your first language is on us. Upgrade to LinguaLoop Plus anytime to unlock all languages, unlimited hearts, and the AI conversation tutor. Download LinguaLoop and start speaking today. LinguaLoop Plus subscription • Monthly or annual, with a free trial on the annual plan • Unlocks all languages, unlimited hearts, the AI tutor, and monthly streak repair • Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms:with Eula https://puzzelo.app/terms.html Privacy: https://puzzelo.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Tikiri4 screens
LinguaLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tikiri and LinguaLoop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tikiri sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LinguaLoop sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tikiri versus LinguaLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTikiriLinguaLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakitha PereraTarik Benali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tikiri

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
1 purchases

LinguaLoop

Subscriptions1
  • Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Tikiri free?
Tikiri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinguaLoop free?
LinguaLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tikiri or LinguaLoop have ads?
Neither Tikiri nor LinguaLoop shows ads.

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