Comparison

Maktabati vs Itqan Arabic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Maktabati

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Sit with the scholars. Read classical Islamic books and hadith in their original Arabic, with an Arabic dictionary under every word. The classical books of Islam hold immense benefit, but printed editions are expensive and often hard to find. Maktabati is a growing Islamic library in your pocket: hadith collections, stories of the prophets and works on character, with the verses of the Qur'an they quote set apart, and an Arabic-English dictionary one tap from every word. A GROWING LIBRARY OF ISLAMIC BOOKS Books include Imam an-Nawawi's Forty Hadith, the Forty Hadith Qudsi, Abu al-Hasan an-Nadwi's Stories of the Prophets, a work on the character of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and works by Ibn al-Jawzi and Ibn al-Qayyim. New Islamic books arrive in the library as they're added, with no app update needed. Beginner books are fully vowelled, with a recording of every word. Short chapters, three Arabic fonts, any text size, two columns on iPad, and the book opens where you stopped. EVERY WORD, ONE TAP AWAY Tap a word to see what it means in its sentence and hear it read. Open the full dictionary entry for: • its parts, such as the article al- and the stem • its dictionary form, pattern and part of speech • its meanings in plain English, each also explained in Arabic • example sentences from the books • its plural, feminine and other forms • its root, with a page for every root and the words built from it FIND A WORD Search a book for an Arabic word, with or without vowels and in all its forms, or for an English word in the translation, and jump to every place it appears. KEEP THE WORDS YOU MEET Save a word with one tap as you read. Your saved words become flashcards that earn stars as you review them, and you can group them into decks. A one-minute review asks about the words you need most. Premium adds two word games, Root Garden and Sentence Builder. READ MORE, SCROLL LESS Maktabati is also an app blocker that rewards reading. Choose the apps that pull you away and give them a balance of screen time. Every minute you read, and every review answer you get right, earns a minute, up to the limit you set. When the balance runs out, Maktabati can block those apps until you've read a little more. Focus uses Apple's Screen Time, and the apps you choose stay private on your device. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES Sign in with Apple or Google, if you like, to keep your saved words, decks and reading place on your iPhone and iPad. No account is needed to read, and the books work offline. A DAILY READING HABIT Keep a daily streak, see this week's reading at a glance, and get a daily reminder with a short, inspiring message. Achievements mark the way. MAKTABATI PREMIUM Maktabati is free to download. The free plan includes reading, the word panel, each word's dictionary form and root, up to 15 saved words, unlimited reviews, and Focus. Premium adds full dictionary entries, unlimited saved words, your own decks, Root Garden and Sentence Builder, and requests for the next book in the library. Premium is an auto-renewing weekly, monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it's cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings at any time. Privacy Policy: https://www.ilmtech.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Itqan Arabic

Master Arabic and Quranic studies in 30 days with daily lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, and Tajwid. Features AI-powered practice, word-by-word Quran translations, and bilingual support.

Highlights
  • 30-day structured curriculum
  • 114 Surah learning with translations
  • AI-powered smart practice
  • Tajwid rules with audio examples
  • Bilingual English/Bengali interface
  • Progress tracking with badges
Features
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Learn Arabic and the Quran in just 30 days with a beautifully designed, structured curriculum. Itqan Arabic guides you through daily lessons covering essential vocabulary, Quranic Arabic, grammar foundations, and Tajwid rules. Each day builds on the last, creating a natural learning progression from complete beginner to confident reader. WHAT YOU GET: 30-Day Structured Curriculum — Daily lessons with vocabulary, grammar, Quran study, and Tajwid practice. Track your progress with visual day badges and weekly cards. 114 Surah Learning — Study every surah of the Quran with word-by-word translations, transliterations, and professional audio recitations from multiple reciters. Smart Practice — AI-powered quizzes, flashcards, and conversation practice that adapt to your level. Pronunciation practice with text-to-speech. Tajwid Rules — Learn proper Quran recitation with clear explanations and audio examples for every rule. Bilingual Support — Full English and Bengali interface. Switch languages instantly. Whether you are starting your Arabic journey or deepening your Quran understanding, Arabic Mastery provides everything you need in one premium, ad-free experience.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Itqan Arabic at none against Maktabati's 3. Itqan Arabic also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Maktabati's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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. Maktabati sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Itqan Arabic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maktabati ships an update every 5 days, Itqan Arabic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Maktabati versus Itqan Arabic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaktabatiItqan Arabic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlmtech LimitedReya Dawlah

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maktabati

Subscriptions3
  • Maktabati Premium (Weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Maktabati Premium (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Maktabati Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Itqan Arabic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maktabati free?
Maktabati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Itqan Arabic free?
Itqan Arabic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maktabati or Itqan Arabic have ads?
Neither Maktabati nor Itqan Arabic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maktabati or Itqan Arabic?
Maktabati ships an update every 5 days, and Itqan Arabic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Maktabati was updated on November 9, 2026 and Itqan Arabic on October 31, 2026.

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