Comparison

ArabyBuddy vs Kalemny

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

Head to head
About

ArabyBuddy

This app transforms learning Arabic into an engaging game with interactive lessons, real-world scenarios, and instant pronunciation feedback. Earn XP, climb ranks, and enjoy varied practice methods like puzzles and flashcards. A free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning with XP and ranks
  • Interactive lessons for real-world scenarios
  • Live pronunciation feedback via microphone
  • Varied practice modes (puzzles, flashcards)
  • Daily practice with streaks and community challenges
  • Supports multiple Arabic dialects
Features
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Learn the Arabic people actually speak. ArabyBuddy teaches seven varieties of Arabic: Modern Standard, Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf, Sudanese, Iraqi and Moroccan Darija. Pick the one you need, and the words, phrases and conversations in your lessons are in that dialect. ArabyBuddy makes picking up Arabic feel less like schoolwork and more like a game. Practise daily with short, playful lessons, earn XP, and climb the ranks from Trainee to Legendary. Your Dialect, Start to Finish Choose Egyptian for the Arabic of film and music, Levantine for Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, Gulf for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, or Sudanese, Iraqi or Darija, and learn it from the alphabet up. Prefer the formal language of news and books? Modern Standard Arabic is there too. Interactive Curriculum Talk, tap and spell your way through real-world scenarios. The learning path guides you through meeting new people, ordering at cafes and finding your way around a new city. Speak and Hear It Hear words spoken in your dialect, then use your microphone for instant pronunciation feedback. With a Membership, practise real conversations with ArabyBuddy's AI characters. Varied Practice Crossword puzzles, flashcards, dialogue practice and more. Perfect for a quick commute or a longer session at home. Built for Every Kind of Learner Starting from zero, reconnecting with family, or heading somewhere new, ArabyBuddy turns Arabic into a daily habit. 7-Day Free Trial Try everything free for 7 days. After that, an ArabyBuddy Membership unlocks unlimited daily practice in every dialect and level, plus community challenges, AI speaking practice and new lessons added regularly. Cancel anytime. Your 7-day free trial converts to an auto-renewing annual membership unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://arabybuddy.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://arabybuddy.com/terms-of-service

About

Kalemny

Master Arabic speaking, reading, and writing with AI-powered feedback. Engage in adaptive conversations, practice calligraphy, and improve pronunciation. Perfect for self-paced learners focused on practical language use.

Highlights
  • AI conversation practice
  • Vocabulary and grammar lessons
  • Calligraphy practice with feedback
  • Pronunciation scoring
  • Article of the Day
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Learn the Arabic you'll actually use: at work in the Gulf, on a trip to Cairo, with your family, or when you read the Qur'an. Kalemny teaches Modern Standard Arabic step by step, with speaking practice in Egyptian, Levantine and Gulf Arabic. LESSONS THAT BUILD ON EACH OTHER Units take you from the alphabet to real conversations. Grammar, vocabulary and practice sit in one path, from complete beginner to upper-intermediate. SPEAK FROM DAY ONE Practise real conversations with Hilal or Qamar, your AI tutors. They adapt to your level, explain in your language, and give you feedback on every word you say. 8,000+ WORDS WITH SMART REVIEW Learn each word with audio and example sentences, then review it just before you would forget it. PRACTISE EVERY SKILL 300+ practices for speaking, listening, reading and writing, including handwriting with feedback on every stroke. CULTURE IN EVERY LESSON Illustrated conversations, the Article of the Day and cultural notes show how Arabic lives across the Arab world. MADE FOR • Working or moving to the Gulf, Egypt or the Levant • Travelling in the Arab world • Reading and understanding the Qur'an • Talking with family and friends • Complete beginners through advanced learners Learn in English, Arabic or Chinese. Kalemny offers an optional Premium subscription with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by country. Privacy: https://kalemny.app/privacy Terms: https://kalemny.app/terms

Screenshots

ArabyBuddy4 screens
Kalemny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Kalemny at 3 against ArabyBuddy's 1. Kalemny also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. ArabyBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per year and Kalemny sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ArabyBuddy against 5.0 for Kalemny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArabyBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Kalemny weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ArabyBuddy versus Kalemny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabyBuddyKalemny
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB144 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGADIR TECH LTDKalemny Limited

Customer experience

ArabyBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kalemny

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ArabyBuddy

Subscriptions1
  • ArabyBuddy Membership7 Days trial$35.001 Year
One-time3
  • Hibr — Small Pot$1.99
  • Hibr — Ink Jar$3.99
  • Hibr — Ink Barrel$7.99
6 purchases

Kalemny

Subscriptions6
  • Basic7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Ultimate7 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Basic7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Ultimate7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is ArabyBuddy free?
ArabyBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kalemny free?
Kalemny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArabyBuddy or Kalemny?
ArabyBuddy and Kalemny are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do ArabyBuddy or Kalemny have ads?
Neither ArabyBuddy nor Kalemny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArabyBuddy or Kalemny?
ArabyBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kalemny weekly. Most recently, ArabyBuddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kalemny on October 31, 2026.

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