Comparison

Kalam vs Arabic Made Simple

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

Head to head
About

Kalam

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
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Kalam is an app that allows users to learn Arabic immersively, by skipping the fluff and getting straight to what matters. These features include: - Practice Arabic with realistic conversational AIs, tailored for different scenarios* - Enter an immersive course teaching you the language through speaking drills, video lessons, and interactive questions* - Review using flash cards and skyrocket your speech skills.* Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *NOTE THAT THESE FEATURES REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION

About

Arabic Made Simple

Learn Arabic vocabulary through engaging stories and context-rich examples. This app uses smart flashcards and integrated learning tools to help intermediate learners retain new words effectively. Move beyond memorization and build practical language skills.

Highlights
  • Story-based vocabulary learning
  • Contextual word usage
  • Smart flashcards for retention
  • Audio support for pronunciation
  • Arabic alphabet and script charts
  • Verb and root form references
Features
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Arabic Made Simple helps intermediate learners build real Arabic vocabulary through stories rather than isolated word lists. Instead of memorizing disconnected words, you learn vocabulary as it appears in meaningful context, supported by audio, translation, and smart flashcards designed to help words stick. Story-Based Learning Read graded Arabic stories that introduce vocabulary naturally. Listen to audio, follow along at your own pace, and see how words are actually used. Smart Flashcards Tap any word in a story to save it instantly. Review vocabulary using different study modes, including matching, review, and quizzes. Built for Learners Arabic Made Simple was created by someone who learned Arabic as a second language. Every feature focuses on clarity, steady progress, and real understanding. Learning Tools The app includes helpful tools to support your study, such as: • Arabic alphabet and script charts • Verb and root form references • Tagged decks to organize vocabulary Who This App Is For Arabic Made Simple is best for learners who: • Can read the Arabic alphabet • Have basic grammar knowledge • Want to move beyond beginner content • Want to build vocabulary fast!

Screenshots

Kalam4 screens
Arabic Made Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arabic Made Simple at 100% against Kalam's 34%. Arabic Made Simple also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 5) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Kalam sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Arabic Made Simple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arabic Made Simple 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 5, 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 100% of Arabic Made Simple's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Arabic Made Simple every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Kalam versus Arabic Made Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalamArabic Made Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNODE ZERO INCTyler Whitcher

Customer experience

Kalam

All ratings6,785 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative54.1%

Arabic Made Simple

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Kalam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/signup issues
  • Glitches preventing access to lessons

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free content options
  • Ability to access lessons without paid subscription

Arabic Made Simple

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Kalam

Subscriptions15
  • Kalam | Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Kalam | Weekly7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Kalam | Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Kalam | Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Kalam | Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$29.996 Months
  • Kalam | Free Trial3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial (1 Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Arabic Made Simple

One-time1
  • Full Access$24.99

Questions

Is Kalam free?
Kalam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arabic Made Simple free?
Arabic Made Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kalam or Arabic Made Simple?
Arabic Made Simple is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Arabic Made Simple averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Kalam or Arabic Made Simple have ads?
Neither Kalam nor Arabic Made Simple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalam or Arabic Made Simple?
Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Arabic Made Simple every 5 days. Most recently, Kalam was updated on September 24, 2026 and Arabic Made Simple on June 8, 2026.

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