# I Read Arabic vs Skills مهارات

The clearest difference is rating: Skills مهارات at 5.0 against I Read Arabic's 4.4. Skills مهارات also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). I Read Arabic's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Skills مهارات 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 3.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of I Read Arabic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skills مهارات's.

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, Skills مهارات every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Read Arabic | Skills مهارات |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-arabic-fun-learning/id1078563088/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skills/id6502351531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Thinking Minds for Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/599417716) | [Skills center and bookshop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745129660) |

## 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


### Skills مهارات

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skills/id6502351531)

This educational app teaches children the Arabic language through interactive and playful methods. It caters to various proficiency levels, aiming to foster a love for Arabic language and culture.

**Highlights:** Arabic language instruction, Interactive learning methods, Playful activities and games, Tailored curriculum for all levels, Focus on cultural appreciation

**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 Skills مهارات free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I Read Arabic or Skills مهارات?

Skills مهارات is rated higher. I Read Arabic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Skills مهارات averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do I Read Arabic or Skills مهارات have ads?

I Read Arabic shows ads; Skills مهارات does not.

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

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Skills مهارات every 3 weeks. Most recently, I Read Arabic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Skills مهارات on October 21, 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.*