Comparison

iTypeArabic vs Bayan

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

Head to head
About

iTypeArabic

Master Arabic typing with this focused trainer. It offers six practice modes, from single letters to full words, with detailed progress tracking and customizable visuals. All data stays on your device, ensuring privacy.

Highlights
  • 6 practice modes
  • 5-stage progression
  • Speed and accuracy tracking
  • Per-letter accuracy heatmap
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Customizable themes
  • On-device processing
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iTypeArabic β€” Arabic Typing Trainer Master the Arabic keyboard on iPhone, one letter at a time. iTypeArabic is a focused typing trainer that grows with you. Whether you're new to the Arabic keyboard or want to type faster, six practice modes meet you where you are. Progression mode walks you through five stages β€” single letters, two-letter pairs, three- and four-letter words, and finally fully-vocalized words with tashkΔ«l. Each session unlocks the next stage when your speed and accuracy improve. Free typing lets you cruise through Modern Standard Arabic paragraphs at your own pace, like a typing test for Arabic. Letter drills focus on tricky glyphs β€” آ، ث، ذ، ظ، ع، غ، Ψ‘ β€” with custom word sets per drill. Sprints are 60-second speed runs. The Daily challenge is the same word order for everyone on a given day. Track your real progress: a 14-day speed chart, a per-letter accuracy heatmap that shows exactly which Arabic letters slow you down, streak counts, and unlockable achievements. Multiple profiles let your whole household share one device. Three color palettes (Biomorphic, Bohemian, Chinoiserie) and three Arabic/Latin typography pairings (Reem Kufi, Amiri, Tajawal) let you match the look to your taste. Privacy-first: every session, every keystroke, every profile stays on your device. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. No subscriptions. Features - 6 practice modes: Progression, Free typing, Letter drills, Common words, Sprints, Daily challenge - 5-stage progression: letters β†’ pairs β†’ triplets β†’ quads β†’ tashkΔ«l - 60-second speed runs measuring CPM (characters per minute) and accuracy - Per-letter accuracy heatmap and 14-day speed chart - Streaks, XP, combos, and achievements - Multiple profiles for shared iPhones - Three color palettes and three typography pairings - Fully on-device β€” no account, no internet required, no data leaves your phone Plant your words. Grow your typing speed.

About

Bayan

Features
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Do you want to finally read the Quran and understand your prayers? Many learning apps use irrelevant vocabulary (like "apple" or "taxi"). Bayan teaches you Arabic using the words that matter most to your heart: the words of the Quran, the Prayer (Salah), and the Sunnah. WHY CHOOSE BAYAN? We built the app we wanted for ourselves: a tool that connects language learning directly with spiritual growth. VERIFIED FEATURES: - Interactive Writing Workshop Don't just watch. Trace the letters directly on your screen. Master the exact stroke order for every letter in all its forms (Initial, Medial, Final). - Complete Learning Path 1. Letters: Master the alphabet and pronunciation boundaries. 2. Words: Build a strong Islamic vocabulary. 3. Sentences: Understand grammatical structures. 4. Reading: Read authentic Hadiths and wise proverbs. - Rich Islamic Content β€’ 99 Names of Allah: Learn them with meanings and pronunciation. β€’ Authentic Hadiths: Read prophetic sayings in the original Arabic. β€’ Daily Invocations: Duas for morning, evening, and protection. β€’ Tasbihaat: Built-in digital counter for your daily remembrance. - Audio Support Listen to the correct pronunciation of every single letter, word, and sentence to perfect your recitation. YOUR GOALS: β€’ Read Arabic text fluently β€’ Understand the meaning of your daily prayers β€’ Connect deeper with your faith FREE & ETHICAL No intrusive ads. Built with purpose. Download Bayan and bridge the gap between you and the Quran.

Screenshots

iTypeArabic4 screens
Bayan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bayan at Free against iTypeArabic's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Bayan is free to download; iTypeArabic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
iTypeArabic versus Bayan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTypeArabicBayan
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 98 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRachid El KhayariTRIMECH Dhaker

In-app purchases

None

iTypeArabic

No in-app purchases

None

Bayan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTypeArabic free?
iTypeArabic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bayan free?
Bayan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTypeArabic or Bayan have ads?
Neither iTypeArabic nor Bayan shows ads.

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