Comparison

Arabic 101 vs Alif

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

Head to head
About

Arabic 101

Master Arabic alphabets and numbers through interactive tracing, writing practice, and AI feedback. Reinforce learning with word examples, quizzes, and a memory game. Unlock full content with an in-app purchase for an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive tracing modes (Easy, Normal, Freestyle)
  • AI-powered writing feedback
  • Word examples for alphabets
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Memory Flip Game
  • Vowels and positional forms
Features
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Learn to write and pronounce Arabic alphabets and numbers with our fun and interactive app. • EASY mode provides a guiding hand to help you trace the alphabets. • NORMAL mode allows you to enhance your writing precision. • FREESTYLE mode lets you write in your own style, with AI-powered feedback. With Word Examples, see each Arabic alphabet come to life in actual words, enhancing your learning. Reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes that put your knowledge to the test. Challenge yourself with the new Memory Flip Game, a fun way to learn. Includes vowels and positional forms to help you build a strong foundation. As you master new alphabets and numbers, share your scores with friends directly from the app. Celebrate your progress and inspire others! Completely ad-free, the app ensures a seamless and uninterrupted experience. Try a selection of content for free, and unlock full access with a simple in-app purchase. We welcome your feedback! Visit the support link to suggest new features for future updates. If you find the app beneficial, share it with your friends and family. Thank you!

About

Alif

Features
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Alif Garden makes learning the Arabic alphabet joyful for young children — the very first step toward reading the Qur'an. Through colorful games and clear letter sounds, kids learn to recognize, hear, and pronounce all 28 Arabic letters at their own pace, in a calm garden world with no ads and no distractions. LEARN EVERY LETTER • All 28 Arabic letters with their names and shapes • Hear the correct pronunciation of each letter, again and again • See how each letter is written on its own and joined in a word • Pronunciation practice with a simple mouth-and-throat guide (makharij) • Record your own voice and play it back to compare 8 FUN MINI-GAMES • Pop the Balloons — pop the letter you hear • Memory Matching — find the matching letter pairs • Fishing — catch the right letter from the water • Collect the Letters — drive the car to gather letters • Paint the Letters — color letters with your finger • Sort in Order — put the letters in alphabetical order • Tap the Correct Letter — listen, then tap • Match the Letters — connect names to letter shapes MADE FOR LITTLE LEARNERS • Bright, friendly artwork and a cheerful character • Letters are repeated whenever a child misses, so they always learn the sound • Stars and rewards keep kids motivated • Three difficulty levels grow with your child • Switch letter names between English and Arabic • Optional harakat (vowel marks) for early reading FOR PARENTS • No third-party ads • No links out of the play area • A parents area protected by a simple grown-ups gate • Track which letters your child has learned Start your child's journey with the Arabic alphabet today — one happy letter at a time.

Screenshots

Arabic 1014 screens
Alif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alif at none against Arabic 101's 6. Arabic 101's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Arabic 101 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Alif asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arabic 101 versus Alif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabic 101Alif
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (948 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings948 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAspul Studios LLCiComet

Bugs and requests

Arabic 101

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • No sounds for paid content

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Urdu and Persian support
  • Add sounds for paid content

Alif

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Arabic 101

One-time6
  • Alphabets pack$0.99
  • Numbers pack$0.99
  • Alphabets & Word Example Pack$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Alphabets & Numbers Expansion$2.99
  • Alphabets & Numbers Pack$3.99
  • Alphabets & Numbers Pack$6.99
None

Alif

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arabic 101 free?
Arabic 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alif free?
Alif is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arabic 101 or Alif have ads?
Neither Arabic 101 nor Alif shows ads.

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