# AlifBee vs Badawi

The clearest difference is rating: Badawi at 5.0 against AlifBee's 4.2. Badawi also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). AlifBee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (186 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AlifBee sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month and Badawi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Badawi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AlifBee has 186 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AlifBee ships an update every 6 weeks, Badawi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlifBee | Badawi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alifbee-learn-arabic-easily/id1445883041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badawi-language-learn-game/id6766710656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Technologie dEducation Alifbee Ltee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588724229) | [Ibrahim Dogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896317540) |

## What reviewers say

### AlifBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alifbee-learn-arabic-easily/id1445883041)

Master Arabic reading, writing, and speaking with interactive lessons and cultural insights. This platform offers over 200 lessons across 10 difficulty levels, designed to make learning engaging and effective for all levels.

**Highlights:** 200+ interactive lessons, 10 difficulty levels, Learn Arabic script, Repetitive practice for retention, AI-powered learning, Cultural references

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $18.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium Plan | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium Plan | $56.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $112.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plan | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective and engaging learning methodology
- 📚 Comprehensive Arabic curriculum from basics to advanced
- 🎯 Gradual progression system builds confidence
- 🎨 Well-designed interface and illustrations
- 🔊 Quality voice recordings and pronunciation guides

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📏 Text and character size too small for readability
- 🐌 App loads slowly and lags frequently
- 💰 Aggressive paywall limits free content significantly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical glitches
- 🔊 Audio and content often fails to load

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Content fails to load (images, audio, text)
- Login issues and account reset problems
- Audio playback cuts off or doesn't play
- Quiz content doesn't load properly

**Requested features**

- Adjustable text size/font scaling option
- Dark mode for nighttime studying
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Russian language course
- Swipe navigation (left/right) between lessons


### Badawi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badawi-language-learn-game/id6766710656)

Embark on a linguistic adventure through a desert landscape to master new languages. Connect words, conquer challenges, and expand your vocabulary with engaging gameplay. Personalize your learning by creating custom word packs and reinforcing knowledge through repeated practice.

**Highlights:** Learn 4 languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Vocabulary building through word connection, Interactive challenges and quests, Create custom vocabulary packs, Progress tracking and memory reinforcement, Engaging adventure-themed learning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlifBee free?

AlifBee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Badawi free?

Badawi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AlifBee or Badawi?

Badawi is rated higher. AlifBee averages 4.2 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Badawi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AlifBee or Badawi have ads?

Badawi shows ads; AlifBee does not.

### Which is updated more often, AlifBee or Badawi?

AlifBee ships an update every 6 weeks, and Badawi every 3 days. Most recently, AlifBee was updated on November 6, 2026 and Badawi on October 31, 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.*