Comparison

Alefba vs Learn Persian (Beginners)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Alefba

This app makes learning the Persian alphabet fun for children. It uses animations, songs, and interactive tracing to teach reading, writing, and basic words. It also helps develop fine motor skills and tracks progress.

Highlights
  • Learn to read and write Persian alphabet
  • Memorize letters with animated song
  • Trace letters step-by-step with guidance
  • Learn simple Persian words
  • Develop fine motor skills
  • Track learning progress
Features
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الفبا نام اپلیکیشن هوشمند و سرگرم‌كننده برای کودکان است كه خواندن و نوشتن الفبای فارسی را با استفاده از روش‌هاى تصویری و شنیداری (مانند انیمیشن و موسیقی) و ترسیم گام به گام حروف، آموزش می دهد الفبا به کودک کمک می‌کند: الفباى فارسى را بخواند و بنويسد - حروف را با کمک آهنگ جديد، شاد و جذاب الفبا به‌ خاطر بسپارد - با فرمهای مختلف حروف فارسى آشنا شود - کلمه‌های ساده فارسى را فرابگیرد - مهارت‌هاى حركتى خود را تقویت کند - آهنگ الفبا: اپلیکیشن الفبا شامل يك آهنگ جدید با یک انیمیشن سرگرم‌کننده‌ است، که به کودک کمک می کند راحت‌تر الفبای فارسی را به‌خاطر بسپارد. ترسیم حروف: برای آموزش نوشتاری حروف، اپلیکیشن الفبا از یک شخصیت کارتونی بامزه (نهنگ كوچولو) کمک می‌گیرد تا کودک را هوشمندانه در ترسیم حروف، مرحله به مرحله راهنمایی کند. ابتدا کودک تشویق به انتخاب اولین حرف الفبا که ترسیم نکرده، از منوی خانه می‌شود. پس از ترسیم درست هر حرف، صدای گوینده و انیمیشن ساده کودک را تشویق به ادامه و ترسیم حرف بعدی می‌کند کلمات فارسى: پس از ترسیم کامل هر حرف، الفبا به‌وسیله یک نقاشی جذاب آبرنگ، یک کلمه ساده برای ‌آ‌ن حرف را معرفی می‌کند مشاهده پيشرفت: با اپلیکیشن الفبا می‌توانید روند پیشرفت فرزند خود را مشاهده کنید. زمانی که ترسیم یک حرف به درستی انجام شود، یک علامت تیک کوچک، در کنار هر حرف در منوی اصلی اضافه می‌شود روش طراحی: اپلیکیشن الفبا با نام و طراحی تازه، و با استفاده از روش هاى سرگرم كننده مثل امکان ترسیم حروف، انیمیشن، به کارگیری شخصيت‌هاى شاد كارتونى و شعر و موسیقی، به كودكان داخل و خارج ايران خواندن و نوشتن الفباى فارسى را آموزش می‌دهد. الفبا سعی بر این دارد که اعتماد به نفس کودکان را تقویت و آن‌ها را تشویق به ادامه یادگیری کند چشم‌‌انداز: الفبا با استفاده از طراحی و تصاویری ساده و درعین حال سرگرم‌کننده، و با به‌کارگیری امکانات هوشمند، روند یادگیری را برای کودکان جذاب‌تر می‌کند. این طراحی فرایند یادگیری را تقویت می‌کند و تمرکز کودک را بهم نمی‌زند. همچنین، نقاشی‌ها و طراحی تم آبرنگ الفبا الهام‌بخش حس آرامش و لطافت در کودکان هستند اپلیکیشن هوشمند الفبا توسط شرکت کانادایی Black Whale Technology Inc طراحى و ساخته شده است. این شرکت در زمینه طراحی اپلیکیشن‌های آموزشی با کیفیت برای کودکان فعالیت می‌کند. براى اطلاعات بيشتر می‌توانيد به وبسايت ما سر بزنید http://www.blackwhale.tech/ Alefba is a smart, playful app that helps kids learn, read and write Persian alphabet through visual and musical methods by way of an animated, original alphabet song and step-by-step tracing guide. Through Alefba, the users will LEARN to: - Read and write the Persian alphabet - Memorize letters with the help of an original, animated alphabet song - Understand different forms of Persian letters - Become familiar with a series of simple Persian words, and - Adapt fine motor skills Features: - Alphabet Song: Alefba offers an animated alphabet song to help memorize the letters. - Tracing Letters: Alefba employs a cartoon character (little whale) that guides the child to trace the letters step by step. First, encourages the user to choose the first letter not traced fully in Persian alphabet, on its main page. And second, when a letter is fully traced, an encouraging, animated voice-over leads the child to the next letter. - Words: When a letter is fully traced, Alefba provides a useful word as an example by way of a hand-painted picture. - Monitoring Progress: Alefba also keeps track of the user progress by showing a checkmark next to each letter, when fully traced, on its main page. Design- Formerly known as P-Alphabet, Alefba leverages music and visual animation to cognitively boost the learning process. We also employ encouragement to boost confidence and inspire the user to continue the learning process. Vision- Employing a vibrant yet simple interface, Alefba offers a fun learning experience through its smart design features. These features boost learning and minimize distractions. Moreover, our watercolour-like visuals instill softness, peace and calm. Alefba is designed by Black Whale Technology, Inc—a software company, focusing on designing high-quality apps for kids. For more information, visit our website: http://www.blackwhale.tech

About

Learn Persian (Beginners)

Master Persian with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Learn the alphabet, build vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with interactive exercises and a review mode to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Offline Persian course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Practice reading, writing, listening
  • Native audio recordings
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Interactive exercises
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Persian in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Persian in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Persian quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Persian course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Persian in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Alefba4 screens
Learn Persian (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alefba at 100% against Learn Persian (Beginners)'s 64%. Alefba also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Learn Persian (Beginners)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Persian (Beginners) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Alefba asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Persian (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Persian (Beginners) has 202 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Alefba's written reviews are positive against 64% of Learn Persian (Beginners)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alefba ships an update every 11 months, Learn Persian (Beginners) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Alefba versus Learn Persian (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlefbaLearn Persian (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (32 ratings)4.5 (202 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings32202 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle Whale Inc.BNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Alefba

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Persian (Beginners)

All ratings202 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

Alefba

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Learn Persian (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Premium$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Alefba free?
Alefba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Persian (Beginners) free?
Learn Persian (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alefba or Learn Persian (Beginners)?
Learn Persian (Beginners) is rated higher. Alefba averages 4.1 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Learn Persian (Beginners) averages 4.5 from 202 ratings.
Do Alefba or Learn Persian (Beginners) have ads?
Learn Persian (Beginners) shows ads; Alefba does not.
Which is updated more often, Alefba or Learn Persian (Beginners)?
Alefba ships an update every 11 months, and Learn Persian (Beginners) monthly. Most recently, Alefba was updated on October 3, 2026 and Learn Persian (Beginners) on October 18, 2026.

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