ReadArabic vs Kitabite
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.
Kitabite
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Learn languages the right way with structured lessons and an AI tutor by your side. Kitabite takes you from beginner to fluency through carefully designed curricula in Arabic, Turkish, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Greek, and more. Every lesson builds on the last, covering real grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation; not just flashcards. STRUCTURED LEARNING PATH Work through levels, modules, and lessons that build systematically. Take a placement test to start at your level, or begin from scratch. AI TUTOR Chat with an AI language tutor that understands your curriculum. Ask questions, practice conversation, and get explanations — with voice input and output. ADAPTIVE PRACTICE Generate personalized practice sets based on your weaknesses. Choose your question count, type, and difficulty. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your completion across every lesson, module, and level. Pick up right where you left off on any device. FREE TO START Browse all lessons and track progress for free. Upgrade to Kitabite Plus for AI tutoring, adaptive practice, and voice features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadArabic at every 2 weeks against Kitabite's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ReadArabic sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Kitabite sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ReadArabic ships an update every 2 weeks, Kitabite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ReadArabic | Kitabite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert TOY | Ameen Al Khaldi |
In-app purchases
ReadArabic
- Support the developer$2.99
- Support the developer$4.99
- Support the developer$9.99
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- Support the developer$19.99
- Support the developer$49.99
- Support the developer$99.99
- Support the developer$499.99
Kitabite
- Kitabite Plus Monthly$11.991 Month
- Kitabite Unlimited Monthly$19.991 Month
- Kitabite Plus 6 months$49.996 Months
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- Kitabite Plus Annual$79.991 Year
- Kitabite Unlimited 6 Months$99.996 Months
- Kitabite Unlimited Annual$139.991 Year
