Comparison

Learn to read Arabic vs ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners

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

Head to head
About

Learn to read Arabic

Learn the Arabic alphabet and practice reading simple words with a step-by-step approach. This course uses a proven method to teach letters and build reading skills, allowing you to read real Arabic words quickly. All lessons are included with no further purchases needed.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step alphabet learning
  • Practice reading simple Arabic words
  • Proven teaching methodology
  • All 13 lessons included
  • Offline access
Features
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This completely unique Arabic alphabet course will teach you the letters of the Arabic alphabet and let you practise reading simple words in Arabic.
 
 Learn the letters of the alphabet step by step. Start by learning four letters only and practising these letters until you're comfortable with them. You'll then learn another two letters in the same way, and so on.

 After just two lessons you will be able to read real Arabic words, containing the small set of letters that you know so far.

 The method used here is the method used by many professional Arabic teachers for teaching the Arabic alphabet in top universities. 

All 13 lessons of the full course are included in this app. No further purchase is necessary. 

 This app does not require an internet connection.

 Find out more at arabicreadingcourse.com Privacy policy: https://arabicreadingcourse.com/about.php

About

ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Learn to read Arabic4 screens
ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners at 4 against Learn to read Arabic's 1. ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn to read Arabic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Learn to read Arabic versus ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn to read ArabicISLAAH Arabic for Beginners
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Languages LtdKazi Rahman

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn to read Arabic

One-time1
  • Learn to read Arabic$2.99
3 purchases

ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access Monthly.$3.991 Month
  • Premium Access six-monthly Plan$6.996 Months
  • Premium Access – Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Learn to read Arabic free?
Learn to read Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners free?
ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn to read Arabic or ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners have ads?
Neither Learn to read Arabic nor ISLAAH Arabic for Beginners shows ads.

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