Comparison

Kalam vs Quran Memorization

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

Quran Memorization

This app aids in memorizing the Quran through a structured method of listening, reading, and repetition. It presents verses individually and in groups, offering Arabic text, transliteration, and translation, with spaced repetition reminders to reinforce learning.

Highlights
  • Verse-by-verse memorization
  • Arabic text, transliteration, and translation
  • Audio recitation by renowned reciters
  • Madani Mushaf page layout
  • Spaced repetition reminders
  • Offline access to text
  • Bookmark system
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QuranM helps you memorize the Quran using a proven method of listening, reading, understanding, and repetition — one verse at a time. Whether you are just starting your memorization journey or reviewing surahs you already know, QuranM guides you through each ayah with beautiful Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation side by side. HOW IT WORKS Each ayah is presented as a flashcard. You listen to the recitation, read and repeat it 30 times using the built-in counter, and then review groups of ayahs together. The app follows the structure of the Madani Mushaf — every 3 ayahs within a page, you review them together. When you finish a full Mushaf page, you review all its ayahs as a group. KEY FEATURES • Full offline access — all 6,236 ayahs available without internet • Arabic text, transliteration, and English translation (Saheeh International) for every ayah • Audio recitation by Sheikh Al-Husary, Sheikh Al-Afasy, Sheikh Al-Muaiqly • Madani Mushaf page viewer — see each ayah in its original page layout • Page-based stitching review — groups ayahs by Mushaf page for structured review • Spaced repetition reminders — rate yourself after each surah and get reminded when it is due for review • Bookmark system — save your place and return to it instantly • Adjustable Arabic font size — customize the text to your comfort • Two themes — teal and parchment • Jump to any surah and ayah — full navigation from surah 1 to 114 SPACED REPETITION After completing each surah, rate how well you knew it. Hard brings you back tomorrow. Good reminds you in 3 days. Easy schedules a review in 7 days or longer. The app reminds you on startup when a surah is due. WORKS OFFLINE All Quran text, translations, and transliterations are bundled inside the app. You can memorize without any internet connection. Audio recitation and Mushaf page rendering require an internet connection. DESIGNED FOR ALL LEVELS QuranM is designed for beginners and advanced students alike. Start from Al-Fatihah or jump directly to any surah. Review surahs you already know to keep your memorization sharp.

Screenshots

Kalam4 screens
Quran Memorization4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quran Memorization at 100% against Kalam's 33%. Quran Memorization also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 8) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Quran Memorization asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quran Memorization 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 8, 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 Quran Memorization's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Quran Memorization every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kalam versus Quran Memorization: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalamQuran Memorization
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.8K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNODE ZERO INCFouad Attioui

Customer experience

Kalam

All ratings6,801 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews390 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative55.6%

Quran Memorization

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Quran Memorization

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kalam

Subscriptions10
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Kalam | Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Kalam | Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • 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 Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Kalam | Free Trial (1 Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Quran Memorization

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kalam free?
Kalam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quran Memorization free?
Quran Memorization is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kalam or Quran Memorization?
Quran Memorization is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Quran Memorization averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Kalam or Quran Memorization have ads?
Neither Kalam nor Quran Memorization shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kalam or Quran Memorization?
Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Quran Memorization every 2 weeks. Most recently, Kalam was updated on November 7, 2026 and Quran Memorization on November 5, 2026.

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