Comparison

Arabic by Nemo vs Darija Lingo

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

Head to head
About

Arabic by Nemo

Learn essential Arabic words and phrases with native speaker audio and pronunciation practice. This app focuses on building conversational confidence through spaced repetition and personalized learning, without traditional lessons. It's designed for quick, on-the-go study to help you speak naturally.

Highlights
  • Native speaker audio for essential words and phrases
  • Speech Studio for accent mastery
  • Offline access to all audio content
  • Personalized progress tracking
  • Customizable learning and review modes
  • Focus on high-frequency vocabulary
  • Flashcard format with English descriptions
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Arabic. ◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. ◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away. ◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees. ◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. ◆ Builds a foundation of Arabic empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. ◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Arabic required. Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase. ◆ Practice Arabic the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable. ◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Arabic so you naturally speak with ease. ◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time. ◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know. ◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention. ◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format. ◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary. ◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY. TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language. Upgrade to the complete version to: ◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases. ◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words. ◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases. ◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Arabic. ◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS. Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling. Download this FREE app now! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Darija Lingo

Learn Moroccan Arabic (Darija) with practical lessons, audio exercises, vocabulary, quizzes, and cultural context. This app offers a structured method to build your language skills step-by-step for travel, communication, or daily use.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step Darija lessons
  • Vocabulary practice with lists
  • Audio for pronunciation and listening
  • Stories and dialogues for context
  • Quizzes and interactive exercises
  • Flashcards for review
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Darija Lingo helps you learn Moroccan Arabic, also known as Darija, with practical lessons, audio practice, vocabulary, quizzes, stories, dialogues, and cultural context. Whether you are learning for travel, family, friendship, study, or daily conversation, Darija Lingo gives you a simple way to build real Moroccan Arabic skills step by step. What you can do in the app: Learn Darija step by step Study structured lessons that introduce useful words, expressions, grammar patterns, and everyday Moroccan Arabic phrases. Practice vocabulary Build your Darija vocabulary with organized word lists, examples, and review tools. Listen and improve pronunciation Use audio-based learning to hear how words and expressions are pronounced. Practice listening and speaking with pronunciation-focused activities. Read stories and dialogues Learn Darija in context through short stories and practical conversations inspired by real-life situations. Train with quizzes and exercises Test what you learned with interactive quizzes and exercises that help you remember vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. Review with flashcards Use flashcards to revise important words and phrases and keep them fresh in your memory. Explore opposites and useful patterns Practice common opposite words and language patterns that help you understand and speak more naturally. Listen to podcasts and audio content Improve your listening skills with Darija audio content designed for learners. Watch short learning reels Discover quick Darija learning moments through short-form content. Track your progress Follow your learning progress and keep improving over time. Personalize your experience Choose your app language, manage your profile, adjust settings, and continue learning in a way that fits you. Darija Lingo is designed to make Moroccan Arabic easier to understand, easier to practice, and easier to use in real conversations.

Screenshots

Arabic by Nemo4 screens
Darija Lingo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arabic by Nemo at 91% against Darija Lingo's 50%. Arabic by Nemo also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 9). Darija Lingo's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 by Nemo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Darija Lingo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arabic by Nemo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arabic by Nemo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Arabic by Nemo's written reviews are positive against 50% of Darija Lingo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arabic by Nemo ships an update every 5 months, Darija Lingo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arabic by Nemo versus Darija Lingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabic by NemoDarija Lingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.4K ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemo Apps LLCHassan Bensaltana

Customer experience

Arabic by Nemo

All ratings7,330 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.9%

Darija Lingo

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Arabic by Nemo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio keeps playing after app is closed
  • Paid version not working on multiple devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more dialects
  • Improve audio quality
  • Include writing/reading lessons
  • Provide more advanced content

Darija Lingo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arabic by Nemo

One-time1
  • Nemo Arabic Foundation pack$14.99
5 purchases

Darija Lingo

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium 3 Months$19.993 Months
  • Premium 6 Months$34.996 Months
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  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Darija Lingo Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Arabic by Nemo free?
Arabic by Nemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Darija Lingo free?
Darija Lingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arabic by Nemo or Darija Lingo?
Arabic by Nemo is rated higher. Arabic by Nemo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Darija Lingo averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Arabic by Nemo or Darija Lingo have ads?
Neither Arabic by Nemo nor Darija Lingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arabic by Nemo or Darija Lingo?
Arabic by Nemo ships an update every 5 months, and Darija Lingo every 9 days. Most recently, Arabic by Nemo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Darija Lingo on November 5, 2026.

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