# ICLKS vs Kalam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ICLKS at none against Kalam's 19. ICLKS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kalam sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ICLKS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ICLKS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalam has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ICLKS ships an update every 3 weeks, Kalam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ICLKS | Kalam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclks/id1524979608/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#112** |
| Size | 10 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bayyan Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553976349) | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) |

## What reviewers say

### ICLKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclks/id1524979608)

Stay connected with your community through real-time updates on events and activities. This app serves as a direct communication channel, ensuring you never miss important information from the Islamic Center of Lawrence.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date event information, Community activity updates, Real-time communication channel, Connects community members, Information hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kalam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers an immersive approach to learning Arabic, focusing on practical language skills. Engage in realistic AI conversations, follow structured courses with speaking drills and video lessons, and reinforce learning with flashcards. It aims to quickly improve your ability to speak the language.

**Highlights:** Realistic AI conversation practice, Immersive course with speaking drills, Video lessons, Interactive questions, Flashcard review

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $44.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for learning Arabic
- 🚀 Quick learning progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accessing lessons
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 👎 Lack of male or hijabi teachers

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup issues
- Glitches preventing access to lessons

**Requested features**

- More free content options
- Ability to access lessons without paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ICLKS free?

ICLKS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kalam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ICLKS or Kalam?

ICLKS is rated higher. ICLKS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kalam averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do ICLKS or Kalam have ads?

Neither ICLKS nor Kalam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ICLKS or Kalam?

ICLKS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kalam every 10 days. Most recently, ICLKS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kalam on November 1, 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.*