Comparison

ArabyBuddy vs Islamic Galaxy

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

Islamic Galaxy

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Islamic Galaxy is a faith-centered learning app for Muslim families. Explore videos, games, books, and interactive activities that support Islamic values in an engaging and age-appropriate way. The app features Quranic stories, Arabic learning, Islamic manners, and educational entertainment. Content is carefully curated or created in collaboration with Muslim educators and parents. Built for families and anyone interested in Islamic learning, Islamic Galaxy provides a safe and meaningful experience for exploring faith-based content together. Privacy Policy: https://islamicgalaxy.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ArabyBuddy4 screens
Islamic Galaxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

ArabyBuddy and Islamic Galaxy 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. ArabyBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per year and Islamic Galaxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ArabyBuddy versus Islamic Galaxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabyBuddyIslamic Galaxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGADIR TECH LTDManarah Publishing LLC

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
2 purchases

Islamic Galaxy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$129.001 Year

Questions

Is ArabyBuddy free?
ArabyBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Islamic Galaxy free?
Islamic Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArabyBuddy or Islamic Galaxy have ads?
Neither ArabyBuddy nor Islamic Galaxy shows ads.

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