# Libera TranScribe — Your key to reading Arabic

> Vocalizes unvocalized Arabic text, aiding language learners with pronunciation and translation. (iPhone/iPad app by CJKI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libera-transcribe/id991216822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CJKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/344405633)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libera-transcribe/id991216822/reviews.md

## What is Libera TranScribe?

Libera TranScribe is a revolutionary new application that transforms any unvocalized Arabic text by adding vowels to it, providing a powerful environment for learners by placing the unvocalized Arabic text alongside vocalized, romanized, and translated versions of the same text in a single, convenient view.

Unvocalized Arabic is notorious for its ambiguity. Its lack of vowel diacritics means that words can be pronounced in a multitude of possible ways. For example, the unvocalized word كاتب, can be pronounced in seven different ways, including كَاتِب kātib, كَاتَبَ kātaba and كَاتِبَ kātiba. This "Vowel Barrier" is no doubt one of the greatest obstacles for learners of Arabic, which is already one of the world’s most challenging languages.

Libera TranScribe allows you to paste in Arabic text from any source, such as email or articles on news sites like BBC Arabic, or to type in your own Arabic using the built-in Arabic keyboard. 

Libera TranScribe provides a high-quality text-to-speech audio feature that allows learners to reinforce their pronunciation while beginning learners can use the audio and romanization to learn to read vocalized Arabic script. For ease of use, corresponding sentences in the various panels are clearly indicated, and the three Arabic texts (unvocalized Arabic, vocalized Arabic and romanized Arabic using our unique CARS system), and the corresponding audio are precisely linked at the word level. This means that tapping on a word in one text simultaneously highlights the linked word in each of the other texts and optionally plays the audio for that word.

Together, these five elements -- vocalized and unvocalized Arabic, CARS romanization, translation and audio -- arm the Arabic learner with a powerful tool for acquiring the language rapidly and with ease. 

KEY FEATURES
-- Works with any Arabic text of the user's choice 
-- Adds vowel diacritics to any unvocalized Arabic text
-- Provides user-friendly romanization to any unvocalized Arabic text
-- Translates any Arabic text into English or dozens of other languages 
-- Provides word-level mapping between Arabic and English texts
-- Saves imported texts for future use
-- Displays up to four different texts side-by-side using a flexible panel system
-- Produces high-quality audio playback for each sentence of the original Arabic text (available as a separate in-app purchase)
-- Facilitates easy reading by displaying sentence-by-sentence alignment
-- Provides touch-triggered audio pronunciations for each individual word or phrase

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This application is powered by the advanced vocalization API "Farasa" provided by the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar, and the Google Translate API from Google.

ABOUT CJKI

The CJK Dictionary Institute (http://www.cjk.org) is directed by Jack Halpern, and specializes in the compilation of large-scale Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic lexical resources, and in addition, have released over 60 dictionary and language-learning applications for iOS and other platforms.

Be sure to check out our other iOS apps for learners of Arabic, including our CAVE Arabic Verb Conjugator, and Libera, our revolutionary new platform for reading bilingual texts in parallel, by searching for "CJKI Arabic" in the App Store.

## Key features

- Adds vowel diacritics to Arabic text
- Provides user-friendly romanization
- Translates Arabic to English and other languages
- Word-level mapping between Arabic and English
- Saves imported texts
- High-quality audio playback
- Touch-triggered audio pronunciations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000-character pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15,000-character pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 45,000-character pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| 100,000-character pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| High-quality male voice | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libera-transcribe/id991216822/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best Arabic reading app so far!

*2019-02-09*

I have been teaching Arabic for the last 12 years in different parts of the world to different nationalities with different purposes. I believe that this application is one of the best, if not the best, reading application I have used in my professional life. The grammatical accuracy is spectacular, especially for an Arabic teacher who used to rather critique towards various Arabic reading apps. The translation into English, romanization and perfectly pronounced Arabic are done simultaneously with no single error. I have recommended Libra TranScribe to all my students as well as my fellow teachers as the ultimate reading assistance and translation tool. It works marvelously with all kinds of purposes. As a tourist for example you can use it in various situations and will never fail you. I would suggest further developments regarding the camera reading feature.

### 1/5 — Before you translate a single thing....

*2019-01-10*

You have to buy credits to transcribe. There are packs that you have to buy AND you have to sign up to use the app. Will be getting deleted!

## Frequently asked questions about Libera TranScribe

### What is Libera TranScribe?

Libera TranScribe is an educational application designed to help users read and learn Arabic. It vocalizes unvocalized Arabic text, making it easier to understand pronunciation and meaning.

### How does Libera TranScribe help with learning Arabic?

It addresses the 'Vowel Barrier' in Arabic by adding vowel diacritics to unvocalized text. It also provides romanization, translation, and synchronized audio for a comprehensive learning experience.

### Can I use Libera TranScribe with any Arabic text?

Yes, you can paste Arabic text from any source or type it using the built-in keyboard. The app works with any Arabic text the user chooses.

### Does Libera TranScribe offer audio pronunciation?

Yes, it provides high-quality text-to-speech audio for sentences and touch-triggered audio pronunciations for individual words or phrases. This feature is available as a separate in-app purchase.

### What languages can Libera TranScribe translate Arabic into?

The app can translate Arabic text into English and dozens of other languages, leveraging the Google Translate API.

### Is Libera TranScribe available on multiple devices?

Libera TranScribe is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Libera TranScribe updated?

The latest version, 1.0.73, was last updated on February 13, 2025, indicating active development and maintenance.

### What is the user rating for Libera TranScribe?

Libera TranScribe has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 4 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception, with potential areas for improvement.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.73 — 2025-02-13

Fixed bug preventing account creation together while addressing dark mode compatibility issue.

### 1.0.71 — 2024-07-08

We've made some small updates to make sure the app runs smoothly on the latest iOS versions and new Apple devices.

### 1.0.69 — 2019-01-29

- bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2018-12-21

No release notes.

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