Comparison

Learn Urdu (Beginners) vs Learn Urdu

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

Head to head
About

Learn Urdu (Beginners)

Learn Urdu with a comprehensive, self-paced course designed for beginners. Practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio and interactive exercises. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Offline Urdu course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Reading, writing, and listening practice
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises with images
  • Review mode for reinforcement
  • Weekly user rankings
Features
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Want to learn Urdu in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Urdu in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Urdu quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Urdu course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Urdu in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Learn Urdu

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BolNama is the modern way to learn Urdu the way it is actually spoken at home - script first, voice first, dignity first. Built for English-speaking heritage learners (Pakistani diaspora in the UK, US, Canada, Australia) who understand some Urdu around the family table but cannot confidently read, write, or hold a conversation. Also a clean entry point for total beginners. WHY BOLNAMA IS DIFFERENT Every phrase shows three lines. The full Nastaliq script. A diaspora-style Roman line, like "aap kaise hain", so you can sound it out from day one. And the natural English meaning. Roman fades as your reading wakes up. A formality and gender toggle that no other Urdu app has. Tap once and the same phrase rephrases for tum or aap, masculine or feminine speaker. Stop guessing whether to say kaise or kaisi when you talk to your aunt versus your cousin. The app shows you, instantly. Native Pakistani Urdu voices on every phrase. Audio is bundled inside the app, so the speaker plays even on a long flight with no signal. Two voices, male and female, switchable in your profile. A Nastaliq masterclass that teaches every letter in all four positional forms - isolated, initial, medial, final - the way the script actually behaves on the page. Tap a letter, hear it spoken, see real example words. Modern spaced repetition based on FSRS, the same algorithm serious flashcard learners use, tuned so you spend up to thirty percent less time per word than older systems while still remembering what you learn. HERITAGE-RELEVANT CONTENT Greetings and Family. Meeting In-Laws. Chai Time. Eid, weddings, condolences, and the small phrases that matter on the days that matter. Numbers, time, daily life, going out, emotions. Plus short stories, classic couplets, and cultural notes that explain why the language works the way it does, not just what to say. PREMIUM FEEL, NO GUILT A calm, intentional design - not a streak treadmill. No public leaderboards. No social pressure. Gentle haptics, smooth animations, full dark mode. The app is built to be picked up and put down, not to nag you. PRICING Try the free tier with the full alphabet and the first lessons. Unlock the complete library with a weekly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase, all handled through your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew at the price of the selected plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. DISCLOSURES Audio is generated using Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Neural Text-to-Speech at build time and bundled as static MP3 files inside the app. No personal data is transmitted to any AI service while you use the app. iOS only at launch. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Learn Urdu (Beginners)4 screens
Learn Urdu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Learn Urdu at none against Learn Urdu (Beginners)'s shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Urdu (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Learn Urdu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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Learn Urdu (Beginners) versus Learn Urdu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLearn Urdu (Beginners)Learn Urdu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBNR LANGUAGES INC.Mobin Akhter

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Learn Urdu (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Remove Ads - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99
3 purchases

Learn Urdu

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Urdu Access$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Urdu Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Urdu Pro$69.99

Questions

Is Learn Urdu (Beginners) free?
Learn Urdu (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Urdu free?
Learn Urdu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Learn Urdu (Beginners) or Learn Urdu have ads?
Learn Urdu (Beginners) shows ads; Learn Urdu does not.

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