Comparison

iTypeArabic vs Learn and Speak Arabic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — single letters, two-letter pairs, three- and four-letter words, and finally fully-vocalized words with tashkīl. 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 — ض، ث، ذ، ظ، ع، غ، ء — 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 → pairs → triplets → quads → tashkīl - 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 — no account, no internet required, no data leaves your phone Plant your words. Grow your typing speed.

About

Learn and Speak Arabic

Features
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Learn Arabic the straightforward way, one day at a time. Whether you're just starting out or picking it back up after a break, this app gives you a clear daily routine so you always know exactly what to study and why. The Daily Word Learning Plan is at the heart of the experience. Each day you get a focused set of new Arabic words to work through in short, manageable sessions. You study step by step, practice with related phrases, and finish the day with your streak intact. No guessing what to do next, the plan lays it all out for you. What You Can Do in the App Home Dashboard: Check your daily plan, track your streak, and see your weekly activity at a glance. Words Module: Study vocabulary through flashcards, image-to-word matching, quizzes, example sentences, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Practice further with typing, dictation, listening-based quizzes, and production drills. Phrasebook: Browse phrases organized by category. Listen to each phrase, take listening quizzes, and practice phrase dictation across 30 categories. Recall (Spaced Repetition): The built-in SRS review system brings words back at the right intervals so they actually stick in your long-term memory. Audiobooks: Listen to full Arabic audiobooks chapter by chapter, at your own pace, and pick up right where you left off. Word Immersion: Move through vocabulary using images, pronunciation, translations, and example sentences in a calm, automatic sequence with ambient background audio. Phrase Immersion: Hear Arabic phrases, see their meanings, and listen again for reinforcement, all in a relaxed, flowing format. While You Sleep: A continuous mix of Word and Phrase Immersion content plays with calming ambient audio so you can keep learning even as you wind down. Statistics: Review your progress and study session history so you can see how far you've come. Offline Support: Core content is available offline so you can keep studying even without a connection. How to speak Arabic starts with consistent daily practice, and this app makes that consistency easy to maintain. The combination of vocabulary drills, Arabic phrase practice, listening exercises, and spaced repetition review covers the key skills you need to build real fluency over time. Free vs. Premium The free plan gives you full access to the Home dashboard, the Daily Vocabulary Learning plan, all standard Words modules and exercises, 5 phrases per category across 30 categories in the Phrasebook, SRS review, and the Statistics section. Upgrading to Premium unlocks advanced Words tools including Weak Spot analysis, Speed Test, and Matching games. You also get 100 phrases per category in the Phrasebook, plus Sentence Search, Sentence Review, Listening Lab, and the ability to set a sleep timer for the While You Sleep feature. Premium is built for learners who want to go deeper and practice faster, but the free plan covers everything you need to get started and build a solid Arabic learning habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/language/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

iTypeArabic4 screens
Learn and Speak Arabic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Learn and Speak Arabic at Free against iTypeArabic's $0.99. iTypeArabic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Learn and Speak Arabic is free to download; iTypeArabic costs $0.99 up front. Learn and Speak Arabic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iTypeArabic asks for nothing beyond the download.

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iTypeArabic versus Learn and Speak Arabic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTypeArabicLearn and Speak Arabic
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 98 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRachid El KhayariAHMET DOGAN

In-app purchases

None

iTypeArabic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Learn and Speak Arabic

Subscriptions2
  • Learn Arabic Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Arabic Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Arabic Lifetime$34.99

Questions

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

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