# Zanyari > Curated stories, legends, and knowledge about Kurdistan and general topics. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiyan Kawa ISCAN.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zanyari/id6770220141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jiyan Kawa ISCAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890116785) - Category: Education, News - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 17 MB - Languages: French (France) - Released: 2026-05-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-17 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zanyari/id6770220141/reviews.md ## What is Zanyari? Zanyari: stories, legends & knowledge The secrets of Kurdistan and of the world at your fingertips. Stories to read wherever you are: a historical fact, a remarkable figure, a forgotten event. Short, accessible, sourced. Zanyari tells the story of a people, a culture and a language worth rediscovering, and much more. WHAT YOU FIND IN THE APP Short stories, each readable in two minutes Kurdish history, general knowledge, science, arts, landmark events A living home feed: news, opinions, practical guides, portraits and rankings A map of places to visit in Kurdistan and local spots across the diaspora A timeline to walk through history in order A "Today in history" calendar to see what happened on this date Verified sources on every story, no rumours, no invented quotes Favourites, sharing, reading history, Spotlight search One notification a day if you want it, never more 5 languages: French, English, German, Kurmancî, Soranî Dark mode and right to left reading for Soranî NO ADS, NO ALGORITHM Zanyari is funded entirely by its community. No advertising, no data collected to target you. You read what you want, in the order you want, at your own pace. WHY ZANYARI? Because Kurdish culture is rarely told at eye level, away from clichés and headlines. Because general knowledge deserves better than a feed without context. Zanyari is written by two people, a Kurdish couple, so that you can learn something whenever you have two minutes: short, accurate, sourced. By us, for us. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Zanyari stands thanks to the people who support it. By subscribingyou become a Support Premium stories The full Quiz, to pust Community polls A supporter badge on Above all, you fund an independent app, ad free, made by hand, in spirit of sharing, l SUBSCRIPTION INFORMA Support Zanyari: 4.99 EUR per month, auto renewing. Price may varyby region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Renewal isfore the end of thecurrent period, unless auto renewal is turned off beforehand. You can manage or canceltime in Settings,Apple ID, Subscriptions, or directly in the app from your Profile. Terms of use: https: Privacy policy: https://zanyari.app/privacy A QUESTION, AN IDEA, A CORRECTION? You can submit a stoport a factual error,or write to contact@zanyari.app. Zanyari, knowledge at your fingertips. By us, for us. ## Key features - Short, accessible stories - Kurdish history and general knowledge - Interactive map of Kurdistan - Historical timeline - Verified sources - Multi-language support - Dark mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Support Zanyari | $5.99 | per month | | Bronze Supporter | $2.99 | per month | | Silver Supporter | $5.99 | per month | | Gold Supporter | $9.99 | per month | ## Frequently asked questions about Zanyari ### What is Zanyari? Zanyari is an educational app that provides short, sourced stories and knowledge about Kurdistan and the world. It covers topics like history, science, arts, and culture, aiming to make learning accessible and engaging. ### What kind of content can I find in Zanyari? You can find short stories readable in two minutes, historical facts, remarkable figures, forgotten events, general knowledge, science, arts, and landmark events. It also features a living home feed with news, opinions, practical guides, and portraits. ### Does Zanyari have ads? No, Zanyari is ad-free. The app is funded entirely by its community through subscriptions, ensuring an uninterrupted reading experience without targeted advertising or data collection. ### What languages does Zanyari support? Zanyari is available in five languages: French, English, German, Kurmancî, and Soranî. It also offers right-to-left reading support for Soranî and a dark mode for enhanced readability. ### How does Zanyari track my progress? Zanyari allows users to mark stories as favorites, view their reading history, and utilize Spotlight search. While it doesn't offer formal progress tracking like a course, these features help users manage and revisit content. ### What are the subscription options for Zanyari? Zanyari offers several subscription tiers, including Bronze Supporter ($2.99/month), Support Zanyari ($5.99/month), Silver Supporter ($5.99/month), and Gold Supporter ($9.99/month). These subscriptions help fund the independent development of the app. ### How often is Zanyari updated? The app was last updated on August 11, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and potential content additions. The latest version is 2.4.5. ### Is Zanyari suitable for younger users? Zanyari has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for children aged 9 and above. The content is designed to be accessible and informative for this age group and older. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.5 — 2026-08-11 Rankings in the home feed have been improved. Each entry now shows its photo, its full description and its own details: artist, author, director, cast or year depending on the type of ranking. Place rankings now open the place page directly, with its map, gallery and practical information. Ranking texts are now available in all five languages of the app. ### 2.4.4 — 2026-08-06 Bug fixes ### 2.4.3 — 2026-07-21 A LIVING HOME FEED Home no longer just lists anecdotes. It now carries editorial cards: TOP, NEWS, OPINION, PERSONALITY, TO VISIT and DISCOVER. The Featured card highlights the most recent publication, whether it is an anecdote or an article. TIMELINE Browse anecdotes by historical period and follow the Kurdish thread of time. MAP A new tab brings together places across Kurdistan and the diaspora: historical sites, religious sites, museums, restaurants, bookshops, cultural centres. Pins are filterable by category, and each entry gives the address, directions and photos. POLLS Short questions in the home feed. Everyone sees them, Supporters answer them. NOTIFICATIONS The anecdote of the day is offered from the very first launch, in your language. The setting stays available at any time from your Profile, even without an account. SEARCH Zanyari now appears in iOS search: find an anecdote straight from Spotlight without opening the app. In app search also covers the feed cards. DESIGN AND PHOTOS A new visual identity, cleaner and easier to read, with a floating navigation bar. Galleries open full screen and zoom with a single tap. A COMMUNITY PROJECT Zanyari is written by two people, a Kurdish couple. The Supporter subscription gives access to Premium anecdotes, the Quiz and, now, the polls. Above all, it funds the app and the projects to come, so that Kurdish knowledge stays within reach, everywhere and for everyone. ### 2.2 — 2026-06-30 Minor bug fixes Notification fixes Added a timeline bar in the anecdotes Added a timeline tab More updates coming soon for additional features ### 2.1.1 — 2026-06-08 Fixed notifications issues Improved display of stories list Images are now clickable --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*