Comparison

Bayyin vs Parallel Arabic

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

Head to head
About

Bayyin

Features
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Start speaking Arabic — one word at a time. Bayyin teaches you 1000 essential Arabic words across 50 carefully structured lessons. Whether you're a complete beginner or brushing up on your vocabulary, Bayyin gives you a clean, focused way to build a strong Arabic foundation. How it works Every lesson contains 20 words with full Arabic script, transliteration, and English translation. Work through the words at your own pace, mark what you've learned, and test yourself with quizzes until it sticks. Features - 1000 essential Arabic words across 50 lessons - Full Arabic script with vowel marks (tashkil) for accurate pronunciation - Transliteration included so you can read before you know the alphabet - Mark words as Learned to track your progress - Multiple Choice Quiz for every lesson - Global Quiz — unlocks after 10 lessons - Beautiful, distraction-free dark interface Why Bayyin? Bayyin (بيّن) is an Arabic word that means "clear" — and that's exactly what learning Arabic should feel like. Instead of overwhelming you, it gives you one word at a time. No ads, no streaks, no noise. By the time you finish all 50 lessons, you'll have 1000 words — enough to understand a large portion of everyday Arabic conversation and Quranic text.

About

Parallel Arabic

Learn spoken Arabic dialects like Egyptian, Levantine, and Moroccan, alongside Modern Standard Arabic. Practice conversations with an AI tutor, read stories with side-by-side translations, and reinforce vocabulary with games and spaced repetition.

Highlights
  • AI-powered pronunciation feedback
  • Parallel text for reading comprehension
  • Interactive vocabulary games
  • Spaced repetition for memorization
  • Dialect comparison tool
  • Structured lessons from alphabet to advanced
Features
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Most Arabic apps teach the formal language that almost nobody speaks at home or on the street. Parallel Arabic teaches the Arabic people actually use: Egyptian, Levantine and Moroccan Darija, plus Modern Standard Arabic. Pick your dialect and start speaking from the first lesson. SPEAK FROM DAY ONE Practise real conversations with the AI Tutor in your dialect. Say it out loud, get scored on your pronunciation, and try again until it sounds right. READ IN PARALLEL Every story and lesson shows Arabic script, transliteration and English side by side, so you can follow along whether or not you can read Arabic yet. Tap any word for its meaning, audio and example sentences. A CLEAR PATH Follow step-by-step lessons from the alphabet upwards, or create your own lessons, stories and practice sentences on any topic you care about. GAMES THAT MAKE WORDS STICK Short rounds for vocabulary, letters and listening: Word Scramble, Odd One Out, Memory Pairs, Speed Round and more, with a fresh daily challenge. NEVER FORGET A WORD Save words as you go. Spaced repetition brings each one back just before you would forget it, in new sentences and stories, not the same flashcard every time. COMPARE DIALECTS See how the same word or phrase changes between Cairo, Beirut, Casablanca and the newsroom. STAY ON TRACK Daily streaks, reminders, a weekly leaderboard, and a vocabulary map that grows with every word you learn. WHAT YOU GET • 4 varieties: Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan Darija, Modern Standard Arabic • Structured lessons from the alphabet to advanced • Stories with tap-to-translate • AI Tutor with pronunciation feedback • Speaking, writing and sentence practice • Verb conjugation drills • Word games and a daily challenge • Spaced repetition review of your own vocabulary • Word of the Day Whether you're starting from zero, reconnecting with family, or getting ready for a trip, Parallel Arabic meets you where you are. Parallel Arabic Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.parallel-arabic.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bayyin4 screens
Parallel Arabic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bayyin at none against Parallel Arabic's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. Parallel Arabic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Bayyin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bayyin ships an update every 6 weeks, Parallel Arabic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Bayyin versus Parallel Arabic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBayyinParallel Arabic
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB389 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBRAHIM SHARIF YUSUFSherif Elmetwally

In-app purchases

None

Bayyin

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Parallel Arabic

Subscriptions2
  • Parallel Arabic Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Parallel Arabic Premium Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bayyin free?
Bayyin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parallel Arabic free?
Parallel Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bayyin or Parallel Arabic have ads?
Neither Bayyin nor Parallel Arabic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bayyin or Parallel Arabic?
Bayyin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Parallel Arabic every 2 months. Most recently, Bayyin was updated on October 31, 2026 and Parallel Arabic on October 31, 2026.

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