# Oala

> Maruhabaa! A safe, fun and engaging children’s story app in Dhivehi language

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oala](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oala)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.oala`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oala Media
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 18,463
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (47 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-04
- **First published:** 2021-12-16
- **Publisher country:** MV
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-27
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oala)
- **Website:** [https://oala.app/](https://oala.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://oala.app/oala-app-privacy-policy/](https://oala.app/oala-app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

Oala is a safe, engaging Dhivehi language story app designed for early readers (under 7). It offers original Dhivehi books, songs and videos in a child-friendly environment that supports independent, age-appropriate learning.

Key features include two-child per parent subscriptions, parental PIN verification, and the ability for parents to monitor usage. The app emphasizes Maldivian culture and safe, playful learning, with auto-renewing subscriptions and a focus on nurturing a generation that is protected, kind, and thoughtful.

- Original books, songs, and videos in Dhivehi
- Parental PIN verification and usage monitoring
- Two children per subscription
- Safe, culturally rich content for early readers

## Rankings

- #458,642 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.oala.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews most often praise the stories and their appeal to children, while reporting account-access problems and stories that will not load. Some users say paid content is inaccessible, making the loading issue especially frustrating.

### Pros

- Several users enjoy the stories and describe them as good or nice.
- The app and stories appeal to children; multiple reviewers say their kids or family members love them.

### Cons

- Repeated OTP, login, and registration problems prevent some users from accessing their accounts.
- Stories or pages often fail to load, including content users have paid for or subscribed to.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.oala)