# Kalam vs Hob Learning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hob Learning at 92% against Kalam's 34%. Hob Learning also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 80). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kalam sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hob Learning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hob Learning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalam has 6.8K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Kalam's written reviews are positive against 92% of Hob Learning's.

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Hob Learning every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kalam | Hob Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews) | **[5.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hob-learning/id6754415995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) | [Sofia Mitre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848241289) |

## What reviewers say

### Kalam

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

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


### Hob Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hob-learning/id6754415995)

Learn spoken Levantine Arabic through structured courses, interactive exercises, and real-life videos from native speakers. This app focuses on practical conversation skills, helping you understand and respond in authentic dialogues.

**Highlights:** Structured Arabic courses, Interactive vocabulary games, Real-life video lessons, Native speaker content, Conversation dictionary, Daily learning path

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kalam free?

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

### Is Hob Learning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kalam or Hob Learning?

Hob Learning is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Hob Learning averages 5.0 from 80 ratings.

### Do Kalam or Hob Learning have ads?

Neither Kalam nor Hob Learning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kalam or Hob Learning?

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Hob Learning every 6 days. Most recently, Kalam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hob Learning on September 24, 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.*