Comparison

MyDaftar vs LingoAlarm

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

Head to head
About

MyDaftar

Learn Modern Standard Arabic with AI-powered translations, a personal vocabulary builder, and spaced repetition quizzes. Access a database of Quranic words and scan text from images. Designed for non-Arabic speakers focused on the language of the Quran.

Highlights
  • AI-powered Arabic translation with grammar context
  • Personal vocabulary bank synced across devices
  • Spaced repetition quizzes for mastery
  • 10,000+ Quranic word database
  • OCR image scanning (premium)
  • Offline access to vocabulary
Features
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MyDaftar is a Arabic learning companion built for non arabic speakers. Translate, save, and master Modern Standard Arabic — the language of the Quran — at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN DO Translate any Arabic text instantly, with AI-powered grammar context, root words, and word-by-word breakdown Save every word you translate to your personal vocabulary bank — synced across devices, available offline Master what you save with Anki-style spaced repetition quizzes that surface the words you struggle with more often Search a database of 10,000+ Quranic words with verb conjugations, noun forms, and real verse examples Scan Arabic text from any image with the built-in OCR scanner (premium feature) Stream Quranic recitations from world-class reciters via the Quran Foundation Content APIs BUILT FOR REAL LEARNING Most language apps treat Arabic as a curiosity. MyDaftar treats it as the language of the Quran — focused on Modern Standard Arabic (الفصحى), classical grammar, and the vocabulary you actually encounter in the Mushaf. Every translation includes: - Full tashkīl (vowel marks) for correct pronunciation - Word-by-word lemma breakdown (verbs in past tense, nouns singular, no ال) — exactly what you'd look up in Hans Wehr - For verbs: Maadi, Mudari, Amr, and Masdar forms with full tashkīl - Root letters and part of speech OFFLINE-FIRST DESIGN Your vocabulary lives on your device. Search, review, and quiz yourself without an internet connection. When you're online, everything syncs to the cloud so your progress follows you across devices. LANGUAGES The app interface and translations support English and French. Pick one, both, or switch any time. FREE & PREMIUM Get started free with 10 translations per day and 100 saved words. Upgrade to Premium for: Unlimited translations Unlimited vocabulary OCR image scanning All future features PRIVACY We don't sell your data. Ever. Account deletion is one tap in Settings → Danger Zone. See our full Privacy Policy at mydaftar.app/privacy-policy.html. QUESTIONS? Email support@mydaftar.app or visit mydaftar.app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LingoAlarm

This app transforms your alarm into a daily language learning experience. Wake up to vocabulary quizzes and build a consistent learning habit with various game modes. Access 19 languages and track your progress with personalized word lists.

Highlights
  • Vocabulary quiz alarms
  • Multiple choice, missing piece, build word games
  • 19 languages supported
  • Custom word lists
  • Progress tracking
  • Gentle wake-up and snooze settings
Features
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LingoAlarm turns your alarm into a short language-learning habit. SET YOUR FIRST ALARM Choose a wake-up time and language, hear a sample of your alarm, then try the quiz games. Your chosen time becomes a real alarm. You can adjust its schedule and quiz routine later. WAKE UP WITH WORDS Answer vocabulary questions to dismiss a quiz alarm. Build your routine with multiple choice, Missing piece, Build the word, Match pairs, True or False and Word rain. Choose your alarm sound, volume, gentle wake-up and snooze settings. LEARN IN 19 LANGUAGES Explore more than 33,000 vocabulary entries. Each language has an A0 starter course with everyday words. Keep learning through level-based decks, create and import custom word lists, review your quiz recaps, and track your progress. LINGOALARM PRO Pro unlocks quiz alarm dismissal and practice anytime. Optional sign-in syncs learning data to the web dashboard. Without Pro, your alarms still work with slide dismissal. Existing users keep any access they have already earned. Choose Monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible new Monthly subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial; the subscription then renews at the local price shown in the store unless canceled. Cancel through your store account before the trial ends to avoid a charge. Lifetime is a one-time purchase without a trial. The purchase sheet shows the final price and terms before confirmation. Terms of Use: https://lingoalarm.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://lingoalarm.com/privacy New users finish setup by starting an eligible Pro trial, purchasing Monthly or Lifetime, or restoring existing Pro access.

Screenshots

MyDaftar4 screens
LingoAlarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyDaftar at 5.0 against LingoAlarm's 4.0. MyDaftar also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). LingoAlarm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyDaftar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and LingoAlarm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyDaftar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyDaftar ships an update monthly, LingoAlarm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyDaftar versus LingoAlarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyDaftarLingoAlarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheikh ThiamInaki Escarate

Customer experience

MyDaftar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LingoAlarm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyDaftar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

LingoAlarm

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly Offer7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • LingoAlarm Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • LingoAlarm Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime Offer$7.49
  • LingoAlarm Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is MyDaftar free?
MyDaftar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LingoAlarm free?
LingoAlarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyDaftar or LingoAlarm?
MyDaftar is rated higher. MyDaftar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LingoAlarm averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyDaftar or LingoAlarm have ads?
Neither MyDaftar nor LingoAlarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyDaftar or LingoAlarm?
MyDaftar ships an update monthly, and LingoAlarm every 3 days. Most recently, MyDaftar was updated on November 9, 2026 and LingoAlarm on November 7, 2026.

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