# SpeakPal vs Kalam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kalam at 6.8K against SpeakPal's 30. Kalam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). SpeakPal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakPal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.90 per month and Kalam sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kalam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalam has 6.8K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SpeakPal's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kalam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakPal | Kalam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakpal/id6596743601/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **33.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 44 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QLIAN US](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760482802) | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakpal/id6596743601)

Practice speaking a new language with an AI tutor through role-playing and daily conversations. Improve vocabulary, correct grammar, and enhance communication skills on the go.

**Highlights:** AI language tutor, Role-playing conversations, Daily conversation practice, Vocabulary learning, Grammar correction, Communication skill improvement

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakPal | $11.90 | per month |
| SpeakPal | $39.90 | per 6 months |
| SpeakPal | $69.99 | per year |
| SpeakPal Family Annual – 2 Users | $129.00 | per year |
| SpeakPal Family Annual – 3 Users | $169.00 | per year |
| Lifetime | $89.00 | one-time |
| SpeakPal Plus | $139.00 | one-time |
| SpeakPal 3-Person Family Lifetime | $289.00 | one-time |


### Kalam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app offers an immersive approach to learning Arabic, focusing on practical language skills. Engage in realistic AI conversations, follow structured courses with speaking drills and video lessons, and reinforce learning with flashcards. It aims to quickly improve your ability to speak the language.

**Highlights:** Realistic AI conversation practice, Immersive course with speaking drills, Video lessons, Interactive questions, Flashcard review

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $44.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial (1 Year) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for learning Arabic
- 🚀 Quick learning progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with accessing lessons
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 👎 Lack of male or hijabi teachers

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup issues
- Glitches preventing access to lessons

**Requested features**

- More free content options
- Ability to access lessons without paid subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeakPal free?

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

### Is Kalam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SpeakPal or Kalam?

Kalam is rated higher. SpeakPal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Kalam averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do SpeakPal or Kalam have ads?

Neither SpeakPal nor Kalam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeakPal or Kalam?

SpeakPal ships an update every 10 days, and Kalam every 10 days. Most recently, SpeakPal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kalam on October 31, 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.*