Shiyo Level 1 vs tsalagi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shiyo Level 1
Learn the basics of the Cherokee language with this introductory application. It offers a foundational vocabulary list to help beginners get started with the language.
- Basic Cherokee vocabulary
- Introductory language learning
- Created for educational purposes
- Focus on foundational words
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Shiyo Level 1 is the first level of the new series of language application powered by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and created for the Cherokee Central Schools. The first level provides a basic list of words to help you learn the Cherokee Language.
tsalagi
Practice the Cherokee syllabary and everyday vocabulary with interactive tools. Features flash cards, typing exercises, and an emoji-based vocabulary mode to build recognition and recall. Includes a comprehensive syllabary chart and customizable filters for focused learning.
- Cherokee syllabary practice
- Everyday vocabulary learning
- Flash cards for recognition
- Typing practice for recall
- Emoji-based vocabulary mode
- Zoomable syllabary chart
- Customizable learning filters
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Cherokee language learning resources designed to help you practice the Cherokee syllabary and everyday vocabulary at your own pace. Build recognition with flash cards, strengthen recall with typing practice, and learn common words in a fun emoji-based mode. Features: Tutorial: step-by-step guidance, pronunciation, and instructions for enabling the Cherokee keyboard. Flash Cards: flip between syllabary and phonetic prompts Typing Practice: type the correct character Vocabulary Mode: type either syllabary or phonetic answers for emoji-labeled words. Syllabary Chart: a zoomable reference you can quickly consult anytime. Filters: choose specific syllabary rows and vocabulary categories Review: scroll or search through words and phrases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shiyo Level 1 at every 3 weeks against tsalagi's every 6 months. Shiyo Level 1 also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.5). tsalagi's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
tsalagi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiyo Level 1 has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Shiyo Level 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of tsalagi's.
Shiyo Level 1 ships an update every 3 weeks, tsalagi every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shiyo Level 1 | tsalagi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applied Solutions Group, Inc. | Ryan Feathers |
Customer experience
Shiyo Level 1
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In-app purchases
Shiyo Level 1
No in-app purchases
tsalagi
No in-app purchases
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