# Qalam ~ قلم vs Yaahlan

The clearest difference is rating: Qalam ~ قلم at 4.2 against Yaahlan's 3.5. Qalam ~ قلم also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Yaahlan's advantage is ratings volume (152 vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Qalam ~ قلم sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Yaahlan sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Qalam ~ قلم holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yaahlan has 152 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Qalam ~ قلم's written reviews are positive against 31% of Yaahlan's.

Qalam ~ قلم ships an update every 3 weeks, Yaahlan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qalam ~ قلم | Yaahlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qalam/id1046376808/reviews)** | [3.5 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaahlan/id6448329713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 30.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Saud Alfariss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084289288) | [Mana Games HK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519161719) |

## What reviewers say

### Qalam ~ قلم

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qalam/id1046376808)

A social publishing platform where users can easily share blogs, videos, and podcasts. Premium features like account verification, event creation, and enhanced content options are available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Publish blogs, videos, and podcasts, Share content with a large user base, Verified accounts (subscription), Create events (subscription), Publish podcasts (subscription), Content customization options (subscription), Publish stories (subscription), Create votes (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Yaahlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaahlan/id6448329713)

Connect with friends through real-time voice chat and play a variety of popular free games. Create your own chat rooms, send fun gifts, and participate in exciting activities. Designed for Arabic users seeking a social and entertainment hub.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice chat rooms, Popular free games (Ludo, Carrom, Quiz, etc.), Create custom chat rooms, Send unique gifts and effects, Weekly and festival activities, Online gatherings and discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Diamonds | $0.29 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.29 | one-time |
| 420 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 840 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1680 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6300 Diamonds | $14.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 67200 Diamonds | $159.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qalam ~ قلم free?

Qalam ~ قلم is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Yaahlan free?

Yaahlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Qalam ~ قلم or Yaahlan?

Qalam ~ قلم is rated higher. Qalam ~ قلم averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Yaahlan averages 3.5 from 152 ratings.

### Do Qalam ~ قلم or Yaahlan have ads?

Neither Qalam ~ قلم nor Yaahlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qalam ~ قلم or Yaahlan?

Qalam ~ قلم ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yaahlan every 2 weeks. Most recently, Qalam ~ قلم was updated on September 21, 2026 and Yaahlan on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*