SharingStories Languages vs Yalbilinya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SharingStories Languages
This application serves as a community-driven audio-visual repository for documenting and preserving languages. It allows communities to record, store, and share their languages with interactive cultural materials. Designed for scalability, it can be adapted by various communities to manage their linguistic heritage.
- Audio-visual language repository
- Community-owned and controlled
- Modular-based system
- Interactive cultural material links
- Scalable for adaptation
- Language recording and documentation
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The SharingStories Language Lightbox iOS Application is a community owned and controlled, login, modular based, audio-visual language repository developed and implemented with the Paakantji community of NSW but designed for scalability and adaptation by other communities. The Language Lightbox is available to communities for use in recording, documenting and holding their own languages. The tool also includes functionality which allows for links to relevant interactive cultural material relating to language words and can be shared and populated across satellite communities connected to the Language and Culture hubs. To implement the Language Lightbox in your community, please contact SharingStories Foundation info@sharingstories.com.au The Language Lightbox build was funded by the Ministry of the Arts’ Indigenous Language Support (ILS). This tool has been developed for SharingStories by The Project Factory, an award winning digital production company.
Yalbilinya
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An interactive way to learn the parts of your face in multiple Indigenous Languages. Tap parts of your face on the screen to hear their name in language. Yalbilinya is a Wiradjuri word meaning learn, speak when biden; and is the world's first language app of its kind. FEATURES - Learn and hear language for each part of your face. - Hair, eyes, eyebrow, ears, mouth and chin. - Right and left side. - Easily switch between languages. - Game mode, lets you test your knowledge. - Increase game mode difficulty by including right and left side challenges. - Use both the front and back camera to play with a friend. - Ideal for all ages. - Using correct pronunciations and clear concise recordings. - No face tracking images or data is stored from this app usage. - More languages and content coming soon. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK If you are having any issues or want to help improve the Dictionary App with your feedback, please visit wcclp.com.au or contact us directly at feedback@wcclp.com.au. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and solve any issue, so make sure you contact us before leaving your review! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR ALL UPDATES Language learning is not just about practice, make sure to follow us on social media and we’ll share any news, updates, live events or additional resources. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcclanguageprogram/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yalbilinya at daily against SharingStories Languages's every 9 months. SharingStories Languages's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SharingStories Languages ships an update every 9 months, Yalbilinya daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SharingStories Languages | Yalbilinya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Project Factory AU | Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation Limited |
In-app purchases
SharingStories Languages
No in-app purchases
Yalbilinya
No in-app purchases
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