iSpeak vs ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iSpeak
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The iSpeak App was originally developed as the LangTrackApp by the Lund University Humanities Lab to study when, where, and how often language learners are in contact with different foreign languages in everyday life. This is crucial to improving understanding of the challenges of language learning outside of classrooms. It has been adapted for use by the Centre for Advanced Studies in Language and Education (CASLE) at the University of York (UK) to assist in their research studies.
ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners
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Learn Arabic the fun, simple, and effective way. This app guides you step by step from your very first Arabic letter all the way to confident reading — using songs, visuals, practice exercises, and a structured learning path designed for absolute beginners. Whether you’re learning for school, work, travel, or personal growth, this app makes Arabic easy, enjoyable, and accessible for all ages. What You’ll Learn Arabic Letters (Al‑Hurūf) — recognise, pronounce, and write every letter with clarity Harakāt (Short Vowels) — learn fatḥah, kasrah, ḍammah, sukūn, and tanwīn Shaddah — understand doubled letters and how they change pronunciation Reading Practice — build confidence with gradual word‑reading and sentence‑reading exercises Fun Songs — memorable tunes that help you remember letters and sounds effortlessly Why This App Works Step‑by‑step progression — each lesson builds on the last Clear audio from native speakers Interactive practice to reinforce learning Colour‑coded visuals to help you understand letter shapes and positions Beginner‑friendly design — no prior knowledge needed Perfect For Students learning Arabic for the first time Parents teaching children at home Adults wanting to read the Qur’an with confidence Anyone who prefers a simple, structured, and enjoyable learning method Start Your Arabic Journey Today Learn at your own pace, enjoy the process, and build a strong foundation in reading Arabic — one letter, one sound, and one song at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSpeak at none against ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners's 3. ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iSpeak asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iSpeak | ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of York | Kazi Rahman |
In-app purchases
iSpeak
No in-app purchases
ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners
- Premium Access Monthly.$3.991 Month
- Premium Access six-monthly Plan$6.996 Months
- Premium Access – Yearly$9.991 Year
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