Comparison

ReadArabic vs Squishy School

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Squishy School

Features
Read full description

Study smarter from your notes and your classmates' best questions. Squishy School turns class material into exam-style practice with explanations that actually teach. Squishy School is built for students who want serious studying without building every flashcard from scratch. Upload notes, review generated practice questions, and study from a growing community question bank across classes, schools, and major exams. Practice with multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, cloze, and exam-style questions. Review concise explanations for the right answer, then go deeper with Pro explanations that break down why each option is right or wrong. Use Squishy School to: - Turn notes and study material into practice questions - Study community question banks for classes and exams - Resume study sessions without losing progress - Track XP, streaks, accuracy, and completed questions - Practice by topic, section, class, or exam - Learn from explanations instead of just memorizing answers Whether you are prepping for a class exam, nursing test, medical board, law exam, business exam, or standardized test, Squishy School helps you move from passive reading to active recall. Serious studying, built from real notes and a community question bank. Terms of Use (EULA): https://squishyschool.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://squishyschool.com/privacy

Screenshots

ReadArabic4 screens
Squishy School4 screens

Verdict

The call

ReadArabic and Squishy School are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ReadArabic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Squishy School sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, Squishy School weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ReadArabic versus Squishy School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadArabicSquishy School
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMert TOYSignOut

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ReadArabic

One-time8
  • 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
4 purchases

Squishy School

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ReadArabic free?
ReadArabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squishy School free?
Squishy School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadArabic or Squishy School have ads?
Neither ReadArabic nor Squishy School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadArabic or Squishy School?
ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, and Squishy School weekly. Most recently, ReadArabic was updated on November 5, 2026 and Squishy School on October 31, 2026.

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