Aralects vs Lahja
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aralects
Master spoken Arabic and its dialects without needing to learn the alphabet first. This app offers personalized, gamified lessons focused on real-life conversations and cultural expressions, with audio from native speakers for accurate pronunciation.
- Learn dialects like Levantine, Egyptian, Gulf
- Phonetic learning without alphabet
- AI-powered personalized learning path
- Gamified lessons with energy system
- Native speaker audio for all content
- Learn through real sentences in context
- Spaced repetition for retention
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Aralects is the first Arabic learning app that lets you dive into real dialects, learn natural conversations, and master Arabic, even if you don't know the alphabet. Whether you're learning for travel, family, work, or fun, Aralects gives you control. Choose the dialect and the topics that matter to you, from daily conversations to street slang and cultural expressions. No boring drills, just real-life Arabic, the way native speakers actually talk. Why Aralects? No alphabet? No problem Start speaking Arabic from day one, no need to learn the script unless you want to. We teach you phonetically so you can focus on speaking and understanding fast. Master dialects, not just Modern Standard Arabic Choose from popular dialects like Levantine, Egyptian, Gulf, and more, spoken in real-world situations, not just textbooks. Gamified lessons that keep you coming back Short, addictive lessons use an energy system and game-like progress to keep you motivated and learning consistently. AI-powered personalization engine Aralects uses AI and cutting-edge language acquisition research to create a learning journey tailored just for you. Our smart engine tracks your progress and goals to help you focus on what you want to learn. Audio for every word and sentence Hear everything spoken by native speakers. Improve your pronunciation, listening skills, and accent by hearing how Arabic is actually spoken. Not just words, real sentences in context Stop memorizing vocabulary out of context. Learn through useful phrases and full sentences to sound natural, not robotic. Spaced repetition equals long-term retention Our curriculum is backed by science. Words and phrases are timed for review when you're about to forget them, maximizing retention. Learn what you care about Customize your learning path. Whether it’s travel, dating, culture, or daily life, you pick the topics that resonate with you. Totally free to start Get started with no payment, no credit card, just real results from the very first lesson. Ready to learn Arabic that’s actually spoken? Download Aralects now and unlock the power of real-world Arabic, anywhere, anytime.
Lahja
Learn authentic spoken Arabic dialects through short lessons featuring native audio and practical phrases. Focuses on regional variations like Moroccan, Egyptian, and Emirati, unlike traditional apps. Build confidence in everyday conversation for travel, culture, or family.
- Native speaker audio pronunciation
- Dialect-specific lessons
- Practical phrase learning
- Intuitive learning flow
- Progress tracking
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Learn Arabic the way people actually speak it. Lahja teaches 11 spoken Arabic dialects, not Modern Standard Arabic, with every word recorded by a native speaker. PICK YOUR DIALECT Moroccan Darija, Egyptian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian, Emirati, Saudi, Iraqi, Algerian, Tunisian and Libyan. Each one is its own course with its own words, its own voices and its own tips, because "how are you" is kidayr in Casablanca and izzayak in Cairo. HEAR IT FROM A LOCAL No robot voices. Every phrase is spoken by someone from that country, so you learn the real sound, not a textbook version of it. Tap Listen, then say it back. FIVE MINUTES A DAY Short lessons, practice rounds and a test per section. Daily goals, streaks and achievements keep you coming back. Sections 1 to 3 are free in every dialect and stay free. LEARN WITH FRIENDS Join a league, climb the weekly leaderboard, chat with your league, and challenge friends to battles. Send a nudge, gift dinars, or save a friend who ran out of hearts. MADE FOR Heritage speakers who understand their parents but freeze when they reply. Travellers heading to Marrakech, Cairo, Beirut or Dubai. Partners and in-laws who want to join the conversation. Anyone who tried Standard Arabic and was still lost at the dinner table. LAHJA PRO Pro unlocks every section, every practice round and test, and unlimited hearts, across all 11 dialects. Try it free for 7 days. Join 15,000 learners on TikTok at @lahjaapp and start speaking your Arabic today. Privacy Policy: https://www.learnlahjaapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aralects at none against Lahja's 7. Aralects also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). Lahja's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Lahja sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Aralects asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lahja holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Aralects ships an update daily, Lahja every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aralects | Lahja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aralects | Zayd Touhami Chahdi |
Customer experience
Aralects
Lahja
In-app purchases
Aralects
No in-app purchases
Lahja
- Lahja Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Lahja Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 300 dinars$0.99
- Starter pack$1.99
- 1,000 dinars$2.99
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- 2,000 dinars$4.99
- 5,000 dinars$9.99








