ReadArabic vs Kalemny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ReadArabic
Learn Arabic (A1-B2) through engaging stories and news. Instantly translate words by tapping them within the text, making vocabulary acquisition contextual and seamless. Avoid the hassle of switching between apps for translation.
- Read stories and news in Arabic
- Tap words for instant translation
- Learn vocabulary in context
- Supports A1-B2 proficiency levels
- No dictionary switching required
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Improve your Arabic (A1-B2) by reading real-world content. Read stories and news, tap words for instant translation, and learn vocabulary in context. No more dictionary switching, just fluid reading.
Kalemny
Master Arabic speaking, reading, and writing with AI-powered feedback. Engage in adaptive conversations, practice calligraphy, and improve pronunciation. Perfect for self-paced learners focused on practical language use.
- AI conversation practice
- Vocabulary and grammar lessons
- Calligraphy practice with feedback
- Pronunciation scoring
- Article of the Day
- Daily challenges
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Learn the Arabic you'll actually use: at work in the Gulf, on a trip to Cairo, with your family, or when you read the Qur'an. Kalemny teaches Modern Standard Arabic step by step, with speaking practice in Egyptian, Levantine and Gulf Arabic. LESSONS THAT BUILD ON EACH OTHER Units take you from the alphabet to real conversations. Grammar, vocabulary and practice sit in one path, from complete beginner to upper-intermediate. SPEAK FROM DAY ONE Practise real conversations with Hilal or Qamar, your AI tutors. They adapt to your level, explain in your language, and give you feedback on every word you say. 8,000+ WORDS WITH SMART REVIEW Learn each word with audio and example sentences, then review it just before you would forget it. PRACTISE EVERY SKILL 300+ practices for speaking, listening, reading and writing, including handwriting with feedback on every stroke. CULTURE IN EVERY LESSON Illustrated conversations, the Article of the Day and cultural notes show how Arabic lives across the Arab world. MADE FOR • Working or moving to the Gulf, Egypt or the Levant • Travelling in the Arab world • Reading and understanding the Qur'an • Talking with family and friends • Complete beginners through advanced learners Learn in English, Arabic or Chinese. Kalemny offers an optional Premium subscription with a 7-day free trial. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Prices may vary by country. Privacy: https://kalemny.app/privacy Terms: https://kalemny.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kalemny at 5.0 against ReadArabic's 4.7. Kalemny also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ReadArabic's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. ReadArabic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Kalemny sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kalemny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReadArabic has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, Kalemny weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | ReadArabic | Kalemny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | 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 | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert TOY | Kalemny Limited |
Customer experience
ReadArabic
Kalemny
In-app purchases
ReadArabic
- Support the developer$0.99
- Support the developer$2.99
- Support the developer$4.99
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- Support the developer$9.99
- Support the developer$19.99
- Support the developer$49.99
- Support the developer$99.99
- Support the developer$499.99
Kalemny
- Basic7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Ultimate7 Days trial$17.991 Month
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- Basic7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Ultimate7 Days trial$89.991 Year









