# I Read Arabic vs IKNS

The clearest difference is rating: IKNS at 5.0 against I Read Arabic's 4.4. IKNS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). I Read Arabic's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Read Arabic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. IKNS asks for nothing beyond the download.

IKNS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Read Arabic has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, IKNS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Read Arabic | IKNS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-arabic-fun-learning/id1078563088/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikns/id1661337796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Little Thinking Minds for Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/599417716) | [Ibn Khuldoun National School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620495646) |

## What reviewers say

### I Read Arabic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-arabic-fun-learning/id1078563088)

This app helps children learn Arabic through interactive games, stories, and videos. It covers everything from basic letters to advanced reading, with personalized progress tracking and a reward system to keep young learners engaged.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning games, Extensive digital library of Arabic books, Audio narration for all books, Vocabulary builders and quizzes, Voice recording for pronunciation practice, Progress tracking and reports, Reward-based learning milestones

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscribe | $5.99 | per month |
| One Month without Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscribe for One Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscribe for 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscribe For 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscribe for Six months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Six months subscribe | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| One Year without Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscribe for one Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscribe for one Year | $39.99 | per year |
| One Year Subscribe | $40.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable stories
- 🚀 Interactive and engaging
- 💡 Encourages and motivates reading
- 🤩 Helpful for learning Arabic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Some vocabulary and terminology too advanced for beginners
- 🔍 Small font size and text layout issues
- 🕰️ Slow page turning and loading

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inability to turn pages or progress through books

**Requested features**

- Customizable reading speed
- More beginner-friendly content
- Ability to switch between Arabic and English
- Improved user interface and navigation


### IKNS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikns/id1661337796)

This app connects parents of students at Ibn Khuldoon National School with essential school information. It allows for easy access to invoices and secure online payments for school fees.

**Highlights:** Online payment management, Invoice viewing, Secure fee settlement, Parent-school connection, Educational journey involvement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is I Read Arabic free?

I Read Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IKNS free?

IKNS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, I Read Arabic or IKNS?

IKNS is rated higher. I Read Arabic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while IKNS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do I Read Arabic or IKNS have ads?

I Read Arabic shows ads; IKNS does not.

### Which is updated more often, I Read Arabic or IKNS?

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, and IKNS every 4 days. Most recently, I Read Arabic was updated on October 19, 2026 and IKNS on September 28, 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.*