# Penrice — Arabic Almanac

> Quranic word dictionary app for understanding meaning and context. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Jahangir.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penrice/id1146272151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Jahangir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036801849)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penrice/id1146272151/reviews.md

## What is Penrice?

After popular demand, 'A Dictionary and Glossary of the Quran' by John Penrice has been made into an iOS app. This short and compact dictionary will allow the user to find the meaning and context of a word by searching for it's root letters. 

The app was developed to aide students in their noble pursuit of knowledge. It is intended for those who want a dictionary with which they can understand the meaning of words, the context with which that meaning is in and some examples of the word in literature. 

The dictionary can be searched using an Arabic keyboard, or if you do not have an Arabic keyboard, the dictionary can be searched using Roman (English) letters which have an Arabic equivalent. 

Currently, the app only supports Arabic-English translation, however, new versions will be uploaded to add more functionality to the app. 

Please feel free to add any comments/improvements by emailing arabic.almanac@gmail.com

This app could not have been made without the immense contribution from E.Taal, U.Iqbal and A.Chaudhry. I pray that Allah (swt) reward them and their families for their immense contribution to these apps.

I would also like to thank J.Masud for his suggestion in making the app. May Allah (swt) add continual blessings to him, his family and all their endeavours. 

Please also remember this humble developer and his family in your duas.

## Key features

- Root letter search
- Arabic keyboard support
- Roman letter search
- Meaning and context lookup
- Arabic-English translation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penrice/id1146272151/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great work!!

*2017-04-10*

I'm an applied linguist and the Arabic Almanac series of apps are a life saver. Thank you so much for all the effort.

### 5/5 — AN INDISPENSABLE APPLICATION

*2016-10-11*

This application is a massive help in understanding the roots of Qur'anic and classical Arabic words. Many thanks to Omar Jahangir and those with him.

## Frequently asked questions about Penrice

### What is Penrice?

Penrice is an iOS app that functions as a dictionary and glossary for the Quran. It allows users to search for words by their root letters to understand their meaning and context.

### How does Penrice help with learning?

Penrice aids students in their pursuit of knowledge by providing the meaning, context, and literary examples of Quranic words. It is designed to deepen understanding of the text.

### Can I search using English letters in Penrice?

Yes, if you do not have an Arabic keyboard, Penrice allows you to search using Roman (English) letters that have an Arabic equivalent. This makes the dictionary accessible to a wider range of users.

### What languages does Penrice support?

Currently, Penrice supports Arabic-English translation. The developers plan to add more functionality in future versions of the app.

### Is Penrice free to use?

Yes, Penrice is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the app.

### What devices is Penrice available on?

Penrice is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Penrice updated?

The latest version of Penrice was updated on March 25, 2020. The app was initially released on September 10, 2016.

### What is the age rating for Penrice?

Penrice has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2020-03-25

Quick update to fix the iOS 13.4 update

### 1.3 — 2019-10-01

Salaams all, 
An update to fix the search issue caused by iOS 13. 
Any updates/recommendations/feedback, please email arabic.almanac@gmail.com.
Please remember me in your duas too :D

### 1.2 — 2018-04-16

Salaams All
Small bug fix for the page indexing of ء and ا
JazakhAllah Khair to Br A. Aburatam, who pointed out the bug.
If there are any other bugs/fixes/improvements, please do email me on arabic.almanac@gmail.com

### 1.1 — 2016-10-10

Salaams all!
A few updates for Arabic Almanac - Pr
•Removed the “loading” that would appear at the end of the page
•Fixed the issue where the words would be cut in half for people who have updated to iOS 10

### 1.0 — 2016-08-23

No release notes.

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