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SwahiLib: Kamusi ya Kiswahili

LiveFuturistic Ke6 apps · 200.5K installsEducationFreeIn-app purchases: $1.99 - $45.99 per itemcom.swahilib

Maneno, Nahau, Misemo, Methali, Kiswahili Kitukuzwe

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Total installs
189,768
exact · Play shows 100,000+
Installs / day
+142
7-day avg · last day +142
Rating
3.5★
302 ratings · 6 reviews
Released
23 Feb 2023
3.6y ago
Last update
19 Sept 2026
v1.0.197 · 24d ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
189.3K192K194.7K197.3K200K10 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
189.3K192K194.7K197.3K200K10 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

012525037550011 Oct12 Oct13 Oct

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇹🇿 Tanzania (~56%), out of 2 countries where it is charted.

  1. Tanzania56%#67 Top free · Education
  2. Kenya44%#173 Top free · Education

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 13 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Top free · Education TZ#67▲ 3
Top free · Education KE#173▲ 22

App manifest

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Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

7 in 3 groups
2 Sensitive2 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive1

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive1

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration · com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
SwahiLib is the most comprehensive Swahili dictionary (kamusi) app on Android: built for students, teachers, writers, and anyone who loves the Kiswahili language. With over 17,000 entries covering words, idioms, sayings, and proverbs, it's the only Swahili reference you'll ever need. WHAT'S INSIDE - Maneno (Words): Thousands of Swahili words with clear meanings and context - Nahau (Idioms): Common idiomatic expressions explained simply - Misemo (Sayings): Popular Swahili sayings and their significance - Methali (Proverbs): A rich collection of traditional proverbs with full meanings - Synonyms: See related words and proverbs where available - Word of the Day: A daily Swahili word delivered straight to your notifications KEY FEATURES - Instant Search: Find any word, idiom, saying, or proverb in seconds with real-time results - Works Offline: Once set up, SwahiLib works completely without internet. Perfect for students in areas with limited connectivity. - Always Up to Date: Content syncs automatically in the background so you always have the latest additions without any effort. - Clean, Modern Design: Built with Material Design 3 for a smooth, beautiful experience on any Android device. - Word of the Day Notifications: Learn a new Swahili word every day, delivered right to your home screen. WHO IS IT FOR? - Students: Revise Swahili vocabulary, idioms, and proverbs for exams - Writers & Journalists: Find the right word or expression quickly - Language Learners: Build your Kiswahili from beginner to advanced - Teachers: A quick reference tool in and out of the classroom - Diaspora: Stay connected to the Swahili language wherever you are PRIVACY FIRST SwahiLib does not collect any personal data. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. FEEDBACK We read every review and actively respond to feedback. If you find a missing word, a spelling error, or have a feature request, let us know: we ship updates regularly. Kiswahili kitukuzwe.

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