Comparison

Basma vs النجوم | Al

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

Head to head
About

Basma

This app revolutionizes the school environment by empowering educators to monitor students in real-time and fostering a smart partnership with parents. It offers a gamified learning experience with skill trees, daily challenges, and achievement quests to boost academic performance and engagement.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning experience
  • Skill Tree for skill development
  • Streaks & Freeze Shield for engagement
  • Student Vault for rewards
  • Secret Achievements for curiosity
  • Smart attendance tracking
  • Instant communication channels
Features
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The #1 Educational App Recognized with Top Regional Awards: Kuwait Award for Educational Technology (2023) Sheikha Hessa Salem Al-Sabah Award for Educational Leadership in the GCC (2022) ESCWA Award for Arabic Digital Content (2022) ALECSO Award for Best Educational App in the Arab World (2017) What is "Basma"? "Basma" is more than just a school management system; it is an integrated educational ecosystem designed to revolutionize the school environment. It empowers school administrations and teachers to monitor students in real-time, significantly reducing administrative burdens so educators can focus on creative teaching. Furthermore, "Basma" fosters a smart, interactive partnership with parents, boosting students' academic performance and reducing the financial burden of private tutoring. An All-New Gamified Learning Experience: - In an unprecedented move, we have transformed the school experience into a highly motivating, interactive environment using state-of-the-art gamification: - Skill Tree: An interactive learning path that allows students to build and track their behavioral and cognitive skills step-by-step. - Streaks & Freeze Shield: Daily challenges to keep the "Flame" burning through attendance and engagement, with the ability to use a "Freeze" shield to protect streaks during holidays. - Student Vault: A dedicated store where students can spend their earned points to unlock exclusive titles and customize their profiles. - Secret Achievements: Hidden quests and challenges that ignite students' curiosity to discover and complete them for exclusive rewards. Smart Tools for Educators & Administrators: - Modern UI: A completely redesigned, lightning-fast, and intuitive interface. - Smart Attendance Tracking: An advanced system supporting all class types (including split classes) for flexible recording of attendance, absence, and participation. - Instant Communication: Secure, direct channels connecting teachers, students, and parents seamlessly. Our Vision & Goals: - Provide a precise digital tool for tracking students' academic and behavioral progress inside the school. - Mitigate negative behaviors and enhance students' preventive security. - Conserve physical and paper resources within educational institutions. -Instill and reinforce noble ethical values rooted in our culture and traditions. - Attract and retain top teaching talent by providing a comfortable, paperless work environment. - Prepare a self-aware, identity-driven generation of youth ready to contribute to the national vision.

About

النجوم | Al

Features
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Al-Nujoom – Fun & Interactive Arabic Learning for Kids! Make learning Arabic Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Colors exciting for kids with Al-Nujoom! This interactive app uses engaging activities, fun characters, and mini-games to help children learn while playing. Key Features: - Arabic Letters, Numbers, Shapes & Colors – Fun lessons with sounds. - Tracing & Writing Practice – Helps develop handwriting skills. - Interactive Mini-Game – Play and learn at the same time. - Flashcards & Worksheets – Reinforce learning with visuals. - Kid-Friendly Design – Cute mascots & colorful animations. Let your child explore Arabic in a fun and engaging way! Download Al-Nujoom today!

Screenshots

Basma4 screens
النجوم | Al4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Basma at Free against النجوم | Al's $1.99. Basma also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). النجوم | Al's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

Basma is free to download; النجوم | Al costs $1.99 up front. Basma sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. النجوم | Al asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basma ships an update every 10 days, النجوم | Al every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basma versus النجوم | Al: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasmaالنجوم | Al
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFahad AldaferiFahad Ibrahim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Basma

One-time2
  • Monthly subscription$1.99
  • Yearly subscription$19.99
None

النجوم | Al

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basma free?
Basma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is النجوم | Al free?
النجوم | Al costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basma or النجوم | Al have ads?
Neither Basma nor النجوم | Al shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basma or النجوم | Al?
Basma ships an update every 10 days, and النجوم | Al every 6 weeks. Most recently, Basma was updated on November 6, 2026 and النجوم | Al on October 25, 2026.

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