# Abjad vs Arabic Reading and Writing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Abjad at 96% against Arabic Reading and Writing's 0%. Abjad also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abjad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Arabic Reading and Writing sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Abjad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abjad has 63 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Abjad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arabic Reading and Writing's.

Abjad ships an update every 8 days, Arabic Reading and Writing every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abjad | Arabic Reading and Writing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abjad/id570214181/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-reading-and-writing/id1279236713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **96.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Native Melon Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/570214184) | [Ibrahim Amer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054899889) |

## What reviewers say

### Abjad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abjad/id570214181)

This app makes learning Arabic letters fun and engaging for young children. It uses colorful visuals, songs, and interactive games to teach reading, writing, and letter recognition.

**Highlights:** Interactive Arabic letter learning, Songs for each letter, Picture-to-letter matching test, Connect-the-dots letter drawing, Word building with letter dragging, Memory game for letter recognition, Learning letter shapes in words

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| أبجد المميز سنوي | $4.99 | per year |
| Arab Countries World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Abjad Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Arabic Reading and Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabic-reading-and-writing/id1279236713)

This app teaches Arabic language literacy to young learners using an interactive, sound-based approach aligned with official curricula. It focuses on letter shapes, pronunciation, and their placement in words through engaging exercises and illustrated stories.

**Highlights:** Official curriculum alignment, Interactive sound and image support, Augmented Reality briefcase compatibility, Letter shape and pronunciation training, Word position exercises, Illustrated stories

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| فتح المستوي الأول | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all app sections | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abjad free?

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

### Is Arabic Reading and Writing free?

Arabic Reading and Writing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Abjad or Arabic Reading and Writing?

Abjad is rated higher. Abjad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Arabic Reading and Writing averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Abjad or Arabic Reading and Writing have ads?

Arabic Reading and Writing shows ads; Abjad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Abjad or Arabic Reading and Writing?

Abjad ships an update every 8 days, and Arabic Reading and Writing every 3 months. Most recently, Abjad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arabic Reading and Writing on October 29, 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.*