Comparison

Kalimate vs Short Learn

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

Head to head
About

Kalimate

Master Arabic vocabulary and verb conjugations with this comprehensive learning tool. Build your personal dictionary, practice with fun exercises, and track your progress. Learn anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Personalized Arabic word dictionary
  • Verb conjugation and Masdar lookup
  • Themed vocabulary lists
  • Interactive learning exercises
  • Offline access
  • Progress tracking statistics
  • Word pronunciation
Features
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Kalimate is a tool to help you learn the Arabic language. The ball is in your court, it's up to you ... Vocabulary (2 possibilities): • Use of our lexicon with common words (+1 700) grouped by themes (Verbs, Fruit, Color, Season,…) which you can also add in your own ‘Dictionary‘ of words. • Use of your own ‘dictionary’ of words that you enter and which is stored and completely free for use at hand (even without internet connection). The fact of informing and revising one's own words facilitates and accelerates their memorization and thus makes it possible to perfect one's vocabulary in Arabic language. Conjugation: • Conjugate verbs in Arabic (+ 10,000) and learn or search for their Masdar (verbal name). • Conjugation available from the lexicon or your own word dictionary on the verbs you have entered to facilitate their revision. Exercises: • Varied and fun exercises that allow rapid progress without much effort. • Learn and play without pressure • Work on your own words. The exercises can use your own words that you have added to your dictionary to improve your learning. • (---New---) Revise your conjugation thanks to the new exercise: You can revise the verbs that you have added yourself to your lexicon, not to mention the more than 10,000 verbs already available. Available features: - No advertising. - Creation of its own Arabic Word Dictionary sorted by theme. - Use of the lexicon available (+1 700 words) to learn and revise in Arabic. - Conjugation in Arabic and provision of Masdar (+10,000). - Available offline (offline mode). - Storage of your words completely free. - Management of words by themes (Verb, Fruit, Color, Season, ...). - Statistics of use of the application for a better personal follow-up of its evolution in learning. - Notifications to receive reminders. - Pronunciation of words. - Dark Mode. -… Kalimate is completely secure and suitable for children of reading age. Regular use makes it easier to learn the Arabic language. Thank you for using Kalimate and learning with us.

About

Short Learn

Learn languages using your favorite videos and music. This app transforms content from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify into interactive lessons with vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation practice. It offers a built-in flashcard system for review and aims for daily micro-learning.

Highlights
  • Learn from videos (TikTok, Instagram)
  • Learn from music (Spotify, Apple Music)
  • Integrated flashcard system
  • Speaking practice with feedback
  • Multiple language support
  • Daily micro-learning sessions
Features
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Short Learn – Learn Languages with Real Videos & Music Turn TikTok, Instagram, and your favorite songs into immersive language lessons. Short Learn helps you learn without changing your habits. Learn from Any Video Share a TikTok or Instagram video directly into Short Learn. Within seconds, get a contextualized lesson featuring key vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar — as they're actually used in real life. Learn with Music You Love Import songs from Spotify or Apple Music and discover lyrics meaning, vocabulary, and cultural context. Repeated immersion helps you progress effortlessly. Review with Built-in Flashcards Find all the vocabulary from your lessons in an integrated flashcard system — so every word you learn truly sticks. Practice Your Speaking Speak directly in the app and receive instant feedback on your fluency, grammar, and pronunciation. Build natural confidence at your own pace. Learn English, Spanish, French, and many more languages through authentic content, real voices, and living culture. Every lesson credits its original creator. Built for daily micro-learning — one video, one song, one session at a time. Try it free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited lessons, advanced speaking practice, and full access to all features. Privacy Policy: https://shortlearnapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://shortlearnapp.com/tos

Screenshots

Kalimate4 screens
Short Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kalimate at none against Short Learn's 13. Kalimate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 80%). Short Learn's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, rating 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. Short Learn sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Kalimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kalimate against 5.0 for Short Learn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalimate has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Kalimate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Short Learn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalimate ships an update every 6 months, Short Learn weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Kalimate versus Short Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalimateShort Learn
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadwan EL MANTIYANIS CHERIFI

Customer experience

Kalimate

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%

Short Learn

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kalimate

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Short Learn

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly pro subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly pro subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly premium subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • 3 months pro subscription$12.993 Months
  • Monthly pro subscription$13.991 Month
  • Annual premium subscription$22.991 Year
  • 3 months pro3 Days trial$22.993 Months
  • Annual Premium Subscription$34.991 Year
  • Annual pro subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual pro subscription no trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Starter Pack 5 lessons$0.99
  • Student Pack 15 lessons$1.99
  • Pro Pack 30 lessons$3.99

Questions

Is Kalimate free?
Kalimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Short Learn free?
Short Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kalimate or Short Learn?
Kalimate and Short Learn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Kalimate or Short Learn have ads?
Short Learn shows ads; Kalimate does not.
Which is updated more often, Kalimate or Short Learn?
Kalimate ships an update every 6 months, and Short Learn weekly. Most recently, Kalimate was updated on June 1, 2026 and Short Learn on September 28, 2026.

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