# I Read Arabic vs Madac Schools

The clearest difference is rating: I Read Arabic at 4.4 against Madac Schools's 1.0. I Read Arabic also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 2). Madac Schools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I Read Arabic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Madac Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

I Read Arabic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: I Read Arabic has 3.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, Madac Schools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I Read Arabic | Madac Schools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-read-arabic-fun-learning/id1078563088/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madac-schools/id6742072757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% 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 | 56 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Thinking Minds for Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/599417716) | [Pioneers Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498071109) |

## 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, videos, and over 1000 stories. It offers a structured learning path from letters to advanced reading, with progress tracking and voice recording for fluency practice.

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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe for One Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Subscribe for 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Six months subscribe | $29.99 | per 6 months |

**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


### Madac Schools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madac-schools/id6742072757)

This educational app connects students, parents, and school staff. It offers features like school locations, messages, absence tracking, financial reports, and attendance records. Push notifications keep users informed of important school events.

**Highlights:** School location mapping, School message broadcasts, Absence tracking for students, Financial and attendance reports, Salary slip access for staff, Push notifications for events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Madac Schools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I Read Arabic or Madac Schools?

I Read Arabic is rated higher. I Read Arabic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Madac Schools averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do I Read Arabic or Madac Schools have ads?

I Read Arabic shows ads; Madac Schools does not.

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

I Read Arabic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Madac Schools every 3 weeks. Most recently, I Read Arabic was updated on November 11, 2026 and Madac Schools on November 4, 2026.

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