Comparison

ReadArabic vs Takalam

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

Takalam

Learn Arabic through engaging illustrated stories, audio narration, and interactive quizzes. Build reading, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in context with smart flashcards and daily challenges. Offers a motivating and immersive experience for all learning levels.

Highlights
  • Illustrated Arabic stories
  • Audio narration for stories
  • Comprehension quizzes
  • Smart flashcards with spaced repetition
  • Vocabulary learning in context
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Gamified progress tracking
Features
Read full description

Understand Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) step by step: a lesson path, illustrated stories and flashcards, all in one app. Takalam teaches you Arabic in context. Instead of memorizing isolated words, you move forward lesson by lesson, then read real stories where every word is tappable for its translation. A STEP-BY-STEP LEARNING PATH The Learn tab guides you chapter by chapter, from the simplest to the most advanced. • Short lessons with varied exercises: listening, choosing the right translation, building sentences, fill-in-the-blank, word matching • Basic grammar explained simply, with examples • A reward chest to unlock at the end of every chapter • Recommended stories to practice what you've just learned ILLUSTRATED STORIES TO TRULY READ • Tap any word to see its translation and details • Audio narration so you hear Arabic as you read • Comprehension quizzes at the end of every story REMEMBER FOR GOOD • Save useful words as you read • Review them with flashcards and spaced repetition • Create your own flashcard decks STAY MOTIVATED • Quick daily challenges • A streak to keep going and build a real habit • XP, levels and a Season Pass with rewards TAKALAM PREMIUM • Unlimited lessons and stories • Unlimited saved words and flashcards, custom flashcards • One streak restore per month • Premium Season Pass rewards Whether you're a beginner or you finally want to understand what you read and hear in Arabic, Takalam turns every session into steady progress. Download Takalam and get started. By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadArabic4 screens
Takalam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReadArabic at 4.7 against Takalam's 4.5. ReadArabic also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ReadArabic sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Takalam sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadArabic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, Takalam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReadArabic versus Takalam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadArabicTakalam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMert TOYMohamed-Zakaria Farach

Customer experience

ReadArabic

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Takalam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ReadArabic

One-time8
  • Support the developer$0.99
  • Support the developer$2.99
  • Support the developer$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 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
6 purchases

Takalam

Subscriptions5
  • Takalam Premium Monthly$14.491 Month
  • Welcome Offer - Takalam Premium$54.001 Year
  • Welcome Offer - Takalam Premium3 Days trial$54.001 Year
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  • Takalam Premium Annual$82.001 Year
  • Takalam Premium Annual3 Days trial$82.001 Year
One-time1
  • Streak Restore$0.99

Questions

Is ReadArabic free?
ReadArabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Takalam free?
Takalam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReadArabic or Takalam?
ReadArabic is rated higher. ReadArabic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Takalam averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do ReadArabic or Takalam have ads?
Neither ReadArabic nor Takalam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadArabic or Takalam?
ReadArabic ships an update every 8 days, and Takalam weekly. Most recently, ReadArabic was updated on November 9, 2026 and Takalam on November 10, 2026.

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