# ReadArabic vs Kalemny

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadArabic | Kalemny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readarabic-learn-arabic/id6759808299/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalemny-learn-arabic-dialects/id6759861985/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mert TOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880766602) | [Kalemny Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881323558) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadArabic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readarabic-learn-arabic/id6759808299)

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.

**Highlights:** Read stories and news in Arabic, Tap words for instant translation, Learn vocabulary in context, Supports A1-B2 proficiency levels, No dictionary switching required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support the developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Support the developer | $499.99 | one-time |


### Kalemny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalemny-learn-arabic-dialects/id6759861985)

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.

**Highlights:** AI conversation practice, Vocabulary and grammar lessons, Calligraphy practice with feedback, Pronunciation scoring, Article of the Day, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Ultimate | $17.99 | per month |
| Basic | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Ultimate | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadArabic free?

ReadArabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kalemny free?

Kalemny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReadArabic or Kalemny?

Kalemny is rated higher. ReadArabic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Kalemny averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ReadArabic or Kalemny have ads?

Neither ReadArabic nor Kalemny shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadArabic or Kalemny?

ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, and Kalemny weekly. Most recently, ReadArabic was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kalemny on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*