Comparison

Itqan Arabic vs Lingua PH

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

Head to head
About

Itqan Arabic

Master Arabic and Quranic studies in 30 days with daily lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, and Tajwid. Features AI-powered practice, word-by-word Quran translations, and bilingual support.

Highlights
  • 30-day structured curriculum
  • 114 Surah learning with translations
  • AI-powered smart practice
  • Tajwid rules with audio examples
  • Bilingual English/Bengali interface
  • Progress tracking with badges
Features
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Learn Arabic and the Quran in just 30 days with a beautifully designed, structured curriculum. Itqan Arabic guides you through daily lessons covering essential vocabulary, Quranic Arabic, grammar foundations, and Tajwid rules. Each day builds on the last, creating a natural learning progression from complete beginner to confident reader. WHAT YOU GET: 30-Day Structured Curriculum — Daily lessons with vocabulary, grammar, Quran study, and Tajwid practice. Track your progress with visual day badges and weekly cards. 114 Surah Learning — Study every surah of the Quran with word-by-word translations, transliterations, and professional audio recitations from multiple reciters. Smart Practice — AI-powered quizzes, flashcards, and conversation practice that adapt to your level. Pronunciation practice with text-to-speech. Tajwid Rules — Learn proper Quran recitation with clear explanations and audio examples for every rule. Bilingual Support — Full English and Bengali interface. Switch languages instantly. Whether you are starting your Arabic journey or deepening your Quran understanding, Arabic Mastery provides everything you need in one premium, ad-free experience.

About

Lingua PH

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Lingua is a dictionary and learning app for the indigenous and regional languages of the Philippines. The app includes large languages, for example Ilocano, Kapampangan, and Bikol. The app also includes languages in danger, for example Arta and Ratagnon. The app works without an internet connection. The full dictionary downloads to your device the first time you open the app. After that, you can browse, learn, and add words in all locations: in the city, in the province, or far from a network. EXPLORE 53 LANGUAGES • Browse the list of Philippine languages from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao • See the status of each language: active, growing, or critical. See where people speak it • Open the dictionary of each language. Each entry has words, example sentences, and pronunciation • Read traditional stories and community entries • See the health profile of a language and its recorded voices LEARN AT YOUR OWN SPEED • Practice with flashcards made from real dictionary entries • Hear words and phrases with text-to-speech • Chat with an AI assistant about any language in the app • Read language news and articles from the community AI THAT KEEPS YOUR DATA PRIVATE The AI chat runs on your device. Download a small AI model one time. After that, the AI makes its answers on your phone. The answers come from the dictionary of the language you study. You do not need an account. You do not need internet. ADD WORDS AND RECORDINGS • Add words and translations to any language. Register a language that is not on the list • Record pronunciation clips in your own voice • Confirm or flag entries. This helps the community keep the dictionary correct • The app keeps your entries on your device. The app publishes your entries to the community only when you agree SYNC IF YOU WANT Sign in with Apple or Google. This backs up your contributions and favorites across your devices. You do not need an account. All features work without one. Lingua is free. Download it today and help record a language.

Screenshots

Itqan Arabic4 screens
Lingua PH4 screens

Verdict

The call

Itqan Arabic and Lingua PH are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Itqan Arabic versus Lingua PH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterItqan ArabicLingua PH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReya DawlahVince Bernard Austria

In-app purchases

None

Itqan Arabic

No in-app purchases

None

Lingua PH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Itqan Arabic free?
Itqan Arabic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lingua PH free?
Lingua PH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Itqan Arabic or Lingua PH have ads?
Neither Itqan Arabic nor Lingua PH shows ads.

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