Comparison

Mario vs Learn and Speak Arabic

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

Head to head
About

Mario

Features
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Learn English, Spanish, French, German, and more with Mario — your interactive trainer for mastering written language skills. No more boring tiles or drag-and-drop exercises. With Mario, you type, make mistakes, and learn instantly from AI feedback. Mistakes aren’t failures — they’re your path to progress. What makes Mario special? • Write real phrases. You type your answers just like in real life. • Instant AI correction. See where you slipped, why, and how to say it naturally. • Topics you care about. Memes, travel, careers, movies, food, IT, and more. • Chat with Mario. Every few lessons, jump into a short dialogue to reuse new words. • 16 study languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and more). How it works 1. Pick your native language and the one you want to learn 2. Select your level (A1–C2) 3. Write answers by hand 4. Get instant grammar feedback 5. Practice in chat to lock it in Free vs Pro • Free: up to 3 lessons per day • Pro (optional): unlimited lessons — no daily cap Subscription Terms Auto-renewing monthly and yearly plans may be available. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. A free trial (if offered) converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24h before it ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://stepanok.com/mario/#terms Privacy Policy: https://stepanok.com/mario/#privacy

About

Learn and Speak Arabic

Master Arabic with a structured daily learning plan. Engage with vocabulary through flashcards, quizzes, and immersive exercises. Practice phrases, utilize spaced repetition, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Offline access ensures continuous learning.

Highlights
  • Daily learning plan
  • Vocabulary flashcards and quizzes
  • Phrasebook with audio
  • Spaced repetition system
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline access
  • Immersive learning modes
Features
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Learn Arabic the straightforward way, one day at a time. Whether you're just starting out or picking it back up after a break, this app gives you a clear daily routine so you always know exactly what to study and why. The Daily Word Learning Plan is at the heart of the experience. Each day you get a focused set of new Arabic words to work through in short, manageable sessions. You study step by step, practice with related phrases, and finish the day with your streak intact. No guessing what to do next, the plan lays it all out for you. What You Can Do in the App Home Dashboard: Check your daily plan, track your streak, and see your weekly activity at a glance. Words Module: Study vocabulary through flashcards, image-to-word matching, quizzes, example sentences, and fill-in-the-blank exercises. Practice further with typing, dictation, listening-based quizzes, and production drills. Phrasebook: Browse phrases organized by category. Listen to each phrase, take listening quizzes, and practice phrase dictation across 30 categories. Recall (Spaced Repetition): The built-in SRS review system brings words back at the right intervals so they actually stick in your long-term memory. Audiobooks: Listen to full Arabic audiobooks chapter by chapter, at your own pace, and pick up right where you left off. Word Immersion: Move through vocabulary using images, pronunciation, translations, and example sentences in a calm, automatic sequence with ambient background audio. Phrase Immersion: Hear Arabic phrases, see their meanings, and listen again for reinforcement, all in a relaxed, flowing format. While You Sleep: A continuous mix of Word and Phrase Immersion content plays with calming ambient audio so you can keep learning even as you wind down. Statistics: Review your progress and study session history so you can see how far you've come. Offline Support: Core content is available offline so you can keep studying even without a connection. How to speak Arabic starts with consistent daily practice, and this app makes that consistency easy to maintain. The combination of vocabulary drills, Arabic phrase practice, listening exercises, and spaced repetition review covers the key skills you need to build real fluency over time. Free vs. Premium The free plan gives you full access to the Home dashboard, the Daily Vocabulary Learning plan, all standard Words modules and exercises, 5 phrases per category across 30 categories in the Phrasebook, SRS review, and the Statistics section. Upgrading to Premium unlocks advanced Words tools including Weak Spot analysis, Speed Test, and Matching games. You also get 100 phrases per category in the Phrasebook, plus Sentence Search, Sentence Review, Listening Lab, and the ability to set a sleep timer for the While You Sleep feature. Premium is built for learners who want to go deeper and practice faster, but the free plan covers everything you need to get started and build a solid Arabic learning habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/language/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Mario4 screens
Learn and Speak Arabic4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mario and Learn and Speak Arabic are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Mario sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Learn and Speak Arabic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mario versus Learn and Speak Arabic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarioLearn and Speak Arabic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan StepanokAHMET DOGAN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mario

Subscriptions2
  • Mario Pro — Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mario Pro — Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mario Pro — Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

Learn and Speak Arabic

Subscriptions2
  • Learn Arabic Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Learn Arabic Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn Arabic Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Mario free?
Mario is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn and Speak Arabic free?
Learn and Speak Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mario or Learn and Speak Arabic have ads?
Neither Mario nor Learn and Speak Arabic shows ads.

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