# Kalam vs Langula

The clearest difference is rating: Kalam at 4.7 against Langula's 3.7. Kalam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 3). Langula's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kalam sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Langula sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kalam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kalam has 6.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Langula every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kalam | Langula |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langula-learn-languages/id6760947710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NODE ZERO INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804161992) | [Thomas Harnisch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886086615) |

## What reviewers say

### Kalam

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

**Currently charting:** #112 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 (16)**

| 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 | $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


### Langula

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langula-learn-languages/id6760947710)

This app offers free language learning for 26 languages, with 80 lessons per language from beginner to upper-intermediate levels. It features native pronunciation, smart flashcards, grammar explanations, and verifiable certificates upon completion.

**Highlights:** 26 languages available, 80 lessons per language (A1-B2), Native pronunciation audio, Spaced-repetition flashcards, Grammar rules and exercises, Verifiable completion certificates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Langula Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Langula Premium (Year) | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kalam free?

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

### Is Langula free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kalam or Langula?

Kalam is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Langula averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Kalam or Langula have ads?

Langula shows ads; Kalam does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kalam or Langula?

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Langula every 5 days. Most recently, Kalam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Langula on October 31, 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.*