# Kalam vs Harf Learning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harf Learning at 100% against Kalam's 33%. Harf Learning also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Kalam's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 3) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). 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 Harf Learning sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Harf Learning 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 3, 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 Harf Learning's.

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, Harf Learning weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kalam | Harf Learning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalam-learn-arabic/id6745237476/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harf-learning/id6812254957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 135 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) | [Harf Learning LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812254959) |

## What reviewers say

### Kalam

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Harf Learning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harf-learning/id6812254957)

This app helps children learn to read the Qur'an through interactive lessons, pronunciation practice, and educational games. It guides young learners from the Arabic alphabet to stronger reading skills with engaging content and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Interactive Arabic lessons, Pronunciation practice, Writing skill building, Educational games, Progress tracking, Quizzes and assessments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium – 1 Learner Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium – 2 Learners Monthly | $23.99 | per month |
| Premium – 3 Learners Monthly | $35.99 | per month |
| Premium – 4 Learners Monthly | $47.99 | per month |
| Premium – 1 Learner Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium – 2 Learners Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium – 3 Learners Annual | $299.99 | per year |
| Premium – 4 Learners Annual | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kalam free?

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

### Is Harf Learning free?

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

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

Harf Learning is rated higher. Kalam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Harf Learning averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Kalam or Harf Learning have ads?

Neither Kalam nor Harf Learning shows ads.

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

Kalam ships an update every 10 days, and Harf Learning weekly. Most recently, Kalam was updated on October 15, 2026 and Harf Learning on October 8, 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.*