New: a word of the day on your home screen. Explore Sinhala with flashcards, the alphabet, quizzes and phrases, all in soft art and native speaker audio.
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: 165 words across 13 topics, from Animals and Food to Family and Geography. 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. 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 Ones keeps things gentle. Big Kid mode opens the full decks, the Quiz, and the Phrases, including the Geography sub-decks of Cities, Provinces, and Landmarks.
No account. No ads. 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.
A Beautifully Designed Sinhala Learning App - Perfect for Kids and Adults alike
NK-SVII
I had the opportunity to beta test Tikiri, and it’s been amazing to see how polished the final app has become. The experience is incredibly intuitive, with a beautiful, modern UI that makes learning feel natural and engaging.While it’s designed with children in mind, I genuinely believe anyone wanting to learn Sinhala can benefit from it. The lessons are easy to follow, the navigation is simple, and it does an excellent job of making language learning approachable without feeling overwhelming.The flashcards are a fantastic addition, with colorful illustrations that keep kids engaged while helping reinforce vocabulary. I also love the pronunciation feature. Being able to hear each word spoken aloud makes learning much easier and helps build confidence.What makes Tikiri even more special is knowing the care that went into creating it. You can tell this wasn’t just another app. It was clearly built with a lot of passion and attention to detail. Inspired by the developer’s desire to teach his own child Sinhala, he chose to share that same experience with everyone else, and it shows in every aspect of the app.If you’re looking for a fun, fast, and effective way to learn Sinhala or want to introduce your kids to the language, I highly recommend giving Tikiri a try. It’s an outstanding app, and the developer has done a stellar job. Excited for the future of this app!
Get It!!!
CoCo_901
This is a wonderful app to use if you are trying to learn Sinhala. It breaks down everything that you would need to know when learning a new language. From numbers, animals, food, shapes and soooo much more. It also has quizzes so you can get the extra practice you need to truly build your confidence. I love it! It is helping me and my daughter. 10 out of 10, definitely recommend!!!!!
A new little Sinhala word to look forward to every day.
- Word of the day: open Tikiri and a fresh word is waiting, picked from the topics your child is exploring. Tap it to jump straight to that word.
- Word of the day widget: add it to your home screen in two sizes, so a new word is there each day whenever you glance. Tap to open it in the app.
- Phrase of the day: in Big Kid mode, a new everyday phrase to try each day, just above Phrases.
Plus a round of gentle polish to keep everything smooth and steady. Made by a Sri Lankan dad, for every Sri Lankan child.
Version 1.5.0
The developer, Rakitha Perera, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Supported Features
VoiceOver
Voice Control
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
Rakitha Perera
Size
102.1 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
