Arabic Words Dictionary vs Hob Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arabic Words Dictionary
This app provides bidirectional translation between English and Lebanese Arabic or other Levantine dialects. It aims to overcome communication barriers for expats and residents in Levantine countries who find standard Arabic translation apps insufficient for daily interactions.
- English to Lebanese Arabic translation
- Levantine dialect support
- Bidirectional translation
- Addresses communication barriers
- Designed for expats and residents
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Expats and residents in Levantine countries, particularly expats living in Lebanon, face challenges with existing translation apps because they only support Standard Arabic. This creates a communication barrier and can lead to misunderstandings in day-to-day interactions. The app is designed to enable seamless bidirectional translation between English and Lebanese Arabic or other Levantine dialects.
Hob Learning
Learn spoken Levantine Arabic through structured courses, interactive exercises, and real-life videos from native speakers. This app focuses on practical conversation skills, helping you understand and respond in authentic dialogues.
- Structured Arabic courses
- Interactive vocabulary games
- Real-life video lessons
- Native speaker content
- Conversation dictionary
- Daily learning path
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Learn real spoken Levantine Arabic Most apps feel generic and disconnected from how people actually speak. Hob Learning teaches you real spoken Arabic, built for you to understand and respond in real conversations. YOUR DAILY PLAN (NO GUESSING) Open the app, follow your path, and make progress. No decisions and no overwhelm. WHAT YOU’LL GET: • 5 structured courses Built into your daily path • Vocabulary that actually sticks Interactive games + quizzes • Interactive listening activities Watch, toggle subtitles, and test your understanding with built-in questions • 600+ real-life videos From native speakers across the Levant • Dictionary built for real conversation Carefully selected and reviewed by experts for real-life use MADE FOR REAL LIFE Understand what people are saying. Actually know what to say back. NOT BUILT LIKE OTHER LANGUAGE APPS Most apps miss the nuance of real language. Hob is built by real speakers, with cultural context, so what you learn actually holds up in real life. Finally, a way to actually learn real Arabic. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The clearest difference is update cadence: Hob Learning at weekly against Arabic Words Dictionary's every 4 months. Hob Learning also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 1). Arabic Words Dictionary's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Arabic Words Dictionary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hob Learning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arabic Words Dictionary against 5.0 for Hob Learning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hob Learning has 88 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Arabic Words Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, Hob Learning weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arabic Words Dictionary | Hob Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (88 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 92.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 88 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jakub Gladysz | Sofia Mitre |
In-app purchases
Arabic Words Dictionary
- Premium$0.99
- Premium$9.99
Hob Learning
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$199.991 Year
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