# PekiBook vs Kalam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PekiBook at 100% against Kalam's 33%. PekiBook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 2) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PekiBook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Kalam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PekiBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalam has 6.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PekiBook's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kalam's.

PekiBook ships an update weekly, Kalam every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PekiBook | Kalam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pekibook/id6738271247/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 202 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erenay Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779886045) | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) |

## What reviewers say

### PekiBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pekibook/id6738271247)

Master Turkish with a comprehensive, adaptive learning system. This app offers bite-sized lessons, engaging games, and personalized feedback to guide you from beginner to advanced levels. Track your progress with motivating rewards and real-life dialogue practice.

**Highlights:** Adaptive learning paths, Daily focused tasks, Vocabulary and grammar games, Listening and speaking drills, Real-life dialogue trainer, A1-C2 curriculum, Progress tracking and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 20 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Kalam

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 (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 PekiBook free?

PekiBook 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, PekiBook or Kalam?

PekiBook is rated higher. PekiBook averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kalam averages 4.7 from 6.8K ratings.

### Do PekiBook or Kalam have ads?

Neither PekiBook nor Kalam shows ads.

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

PekiBook ships an update weekly, and Kalam every 10 days. Most recently, PekiBook was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kalam on November 5, 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.*