Comparison

First Mandarin vs SayDarija

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

Head to head
About

First Mandarin

Features
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This language learning application is to complement our Chinese learning program and enable the children to practice speaking Mandarin as they follow the lessons in the application.

About

SayDarija

Features
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Speak with family. Feel more prepared for your next trip. Reconnect with your roots. Learn Moroccan Darija, Algerian Darija and Amazigh with SayDarija. Build useful vocabulary, practise everyday conversations and take your next step with an AI tutor. CHOOSE YOUR LEARNING LANGUAGE β€’ Moroccan Darija β€’ Algerian Darija β€’ Kabyle β€” Taqbaylit β€’ Central Atlas Tamazight β€’ Tachelhit β€œHOW CAN I SPEAK WITH MY FAMILY?” Start with greetings, introductions and useful expressions for everyday moments. Practise conversations that help you connect with relatives, your partner and the people around you. β€œHOW DO I PREPARE FOR A TRIP?” Learn phrases for ordering food, asking questions, shopping and getting around. Explore practical situations for visits to Morocco or Algeria. β€œI UNDERSTAND SOME WORDS, BUT HOW DO I START SPEAKING?” Work through short lessons, practise with your AI tutor and record yourself to listen back. Build confidence one phrase at a time, at your own pace. β€œWHAT DOES THIS PHRASE MEAN?” Explore translations and explanations in your selected learning language. Save useful words and phrases so you can return to them later. β€œHOW CAN I REMEMBER WHAT I LEARN?” Revisit saved vocabulary, complete review sessions and follow your learning progress. Optional reminders help you make practice part of your routine. MADE FOR YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION β€’ Short lessons and everyday vocabulary β€’ Guided AI practice around useful topics β€’ Translation and phrase explanations β€’ Recording and playback for speaking practice β€’ Saved vocabulary and review activities β€’ Progress tracking and optional reminders β€’ Interface and explanations available in 12 languages Whether you are starting from zero or returning to a language you grew up hearing, start with something you can use today. Download SayDarija and begin your next conversation. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Some features require a SayDarija Plus subscription. Prices and available plans are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through your App Store account settings. Features and audio availability vary by learning language. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-saydarija/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

First Mandarin1 screens
SayDarija4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Mandarin at none against SayDarija's 5. First Mandarin also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). SayDarija's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SayDarija sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. First Mandarin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, SayDarija every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
First Mandarin versus SayDarija: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst MandarinSayDarija
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size143 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDNOVATION (SEA) PTE. LTD.Elhassnaoui Yassine

In-app purchases

None

First Mandarin

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SayDarija

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription Offre7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime plan$39.99

Questions

Is First Mandarin free?
First Mandarin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SayDarija free?
SayDarija is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Mandarin or SayDarija have ads?
Neither First Mandarin nor SayDarija shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Mandarin or SayDarija?
First Mandarin ships an update every 7 months, and SayDarija every 10 days. Most recently, First Mandarin was updated on November 1, 2026 and SayDarija on October 31, 2026.

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