Samawy vs BrainDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samawy
Access a vast library of Arabic audiobooks and e-books. Read or listen to novels and stories with customizable reading experiences and curated collections. Offers both subscription and individual book purchase options.
- Read and listen to Arabic books
- Subscription or individual purchase
- Share quotes as images
- Curated book collections
- Customizable reading experience
- Special fonts for dyslexia/ADHD
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Read & listen to thousands of Arabic books — اقرأ واستمع لآلاف الكتب العربية تطبيق سماوي .. مكتبتك معك في كل وقت. آلاف الكتب والروايات بانتظار أن تكتشفها، اقرأها أو استمع إليها كما يناسبك. أهم تطبيق عربي يجمع بين الكتب الصوتية والإلكترونية لتستمتع بآلاف الروايات والكتب في أي وقت ومن أي مكان مكان باشتراك يناسب الجميع وتجربة قراءة لا تُنسى. لماذا تطبيق سماوي هو الأفضل؟ 1. اشتراك أو تملك (ميزة حصرية): أول تطبيق عربي يتيح لك الاستمتاع بمكتبة مفتوحة عبر "نظام الاشتراك"، أو امتلاك كتابك المفضل بنظام (À la carte) لتملكه مدى الحياة. 2. شارك اقتباساتك مع أصدقائك بكل سهولة: لأول مرة عربيًا، اختر اقتباساتك من كتب المفضلة، وحول الاقتباس إلى صور جميلة تشاركها مع أصدقائك على منصات التواصل الاجتماعي بضغطة واحدة. 3. مجموعات تناسب اهتمامك ومزاجك محتار ماذا تقرأ؟ تصفح "المجموعات" المُعدة خصيصًا لك على تطبيق سماوي (مثل: رحلة التعافي، كتب مع القهوة، السينما ذاكرة...) لتجد كتابك التالي بسهولة. 4 . تجربة قراءة مريحة لعينيك تحكم كامل بحجم الخط، أوضاع ليلية، وخطوط مخصصة (تدعم عسر القراءة وفرط الحركة ADHD)، مع ميزات البحث الفوري وإضافة الملاحظات. 5. لعشاق الاستماع.. رفيقك في كل وقت: استمع واستمتع في المقهى، في سيارتك، في بيتك، في مكتبك، في المطبخ، على شاطئ البحر، في الحديقة، أثناء ممارسة الرياضة اليومية. استمع وأنت في السيارة، في المطبخ، أو أثناء ممارسة الرياضة — مكتبتك الصوتية ترافقك أينما ذهبت. ماذا تجد في تطبيق سماوي؟ - أحدث الروايات العربية والعالمية المترجمة. - آلاف الكتب والروايات المجانية (بدون اشتراك). - إصدارات حصرية ونادرة لا تجدها في أي مكان آخر. حمل تطبيق سماوي الآن، واكتشف كتابك التالي. سماوي.. لأنك تستحق. Samawy — your complete Arabic library, in your pocket Thousands of books and novels are waiting for you — read them or listen to them, whenever and wherever you like. Samawy brings audiobooks and e-books together in one place, with a subscription for everyone and an unforgettable reading experience. Why Samawy? 1. Subscribe or own — total freedom: An open library through subscription, or own your favorite book à la carte and keep it for life. 2. Share your quotes as images (a first): Pick your favorite quotes, turn them into beautiful images, and share them with friends on social media in a single tap. 3. Collections that match your mood: Not sure what to read? Browse curated "Collections" made just for you (The Road to Recovery, Books with Coffee, Cinema & Memory, and more). 4. A reading experience that's easy on your eyes: Full control over font size, day & night modes, and special fonts supporting dyslexia and ADHD, plus instant in-book search and notes. 5. For listening lovers — your companion anytime: Listen in the car, in the kitchen, or while working out. Your audio library goes wherever you do. What you'll find in Samawy: The latest Arabic and translated international novels. Thousands of free books and novels (no subscription). Self-development, history, philosophy, and literature. Exclusive and rare editions you won't find anywhere else. Download Samawy now and discover your next book. Samawy — because you deserve it. Terms and Conditions: https://www.samawy.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.samawy.com/privacy-policy
BrainDrop
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Unlock your potential with BrainDrop, the ultimate app for curious minds. Discover powerful ideas, key takeaways, and deep insights from top books and thought-provoking concepts, all distilled into quick, digestible reads. Whether you have two minutes or twenty, BrainDrop helps you build a daily habit of learning, thinking differently, and growing smarter every day. KEY FEATURES: - Bite-Sized Wisdom: Get straight to the core of great books and big ideas without the fluff. - Daily Inspiration: Fresh insights delivered daily to spark your curiosity and keep your mind sharp. - Seamless Reading: Clean, distraction-free design built for learning on the go. - Save & Revisit: Keep track of your favourite ideas and build your personal knowledge library. Stop scrolling and start growing. Download BrainDrop today and feed your mind! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://usebraindrop.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Samawy at none against BrainDrop's shown. Samawy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BrainDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Samawy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BrainDrop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Samawy against 5.0 for BrainDrop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Samawy ships an update every 3 weeks, BrainDrop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samawy | BrainDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Smart Printing Platform For Communication and Information Technology | Lucas Hooper |
Customer experience
Samawy
BrainDrop
In-app purchases
Samawy
- Basic Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Gold Monthly Subscription Plan$9.991 Month
- Basic Annual Subscription Plan$59.991 Year
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- Gold Annual Subscription Plan$99.991 Year
- SR 9.99 Samawy Reader book$1.99
- SR 14.99 Samawy Reader book$2.99
- SR 19.99 Samawy Reader book$4.99
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- SR 24.99 Samawy Reader book$5.99
- SR 29.99 Samawy Reader book$6.99
- SR 39.99 Samawy Reader book$9.99
BrainDrop
- BrainDrop Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- BrainDrop Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- BrainDrop Pro Yearly$59.991 Year









