# Kalam vs Sureth Dictionary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sureth Dictionary at 100% against Kalam's 33%. Sureth Dictionary also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kalam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kalam sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Sureth Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sureth Dictionary 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 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Kalam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sureth Dictionary's.

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Sureth Dictionary fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kalam | Sureth Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sureth-dictionary/id6748955313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) | [J&O Digital Creatios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828222466) |

## What reviewers say

### Kalam

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

**Currently charting:** #130 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 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 | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Kalam \| Free Trial | $69.99 | 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


### Sureth Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sureth-dictionary/id6748955313)

Learn the Chaldean language with interactive flashcards, quizzes, and daily vocabulary. Explore essential phrases, grammar, and cultural expressions. Perfect for heritage speakers, language enthusiasts, and students of Middle Eastern cultures.

**Highlights:** Interactive flashcards with audio, Engaging quizzes, Daily word of the day, Structured learning categories, Favorites system, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sureth Dictionary Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kalam free?

Kalam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sureth Dictionary free?

Sureth Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kalam or Sureth Dictionary?

Sureth Dictionary is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Sureth Dictionary averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Kalam or Sureth Dictionary have ads?

Sureth Dictionary shows ads; Kalam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kalam or Sureth Dictionary?

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Sureth Dictionary fortnightly. Most recently, Kalam was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sureth Dictionary on September 28, 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.*