Comparison

Fahan vs Refa

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

Head to head
About

Fahan

This app provides real-time voice translation between multiple languages, focusing on natural conversation and cultural context. It's designed for everyday interactions where mainstream apps may fall short, supporting languages like Somali, Swahili, Arabic, and English.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice translation
  • Supports Somali, Swahili, Arabic, English, and more
  • Natural voice output
  • Handles code-switching
  • Focuses on cultural context
  • Free to try
Features
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Fahan is a voice translator built for Somali speakers and their families. Speak Somali or English, and Fahan says the translation out loud in a natural voice, so the other person hears their own language. Talk with your child's teacher, your landlord, a neighbor, a coworker or family back home, without hunting for words or passing your phone back and forth. TRANSLATE, OUT LOUD - Tap the mic and speak. Fahan translates and speaks the result in a natural voice - Every conversation is saved as a transcript you can read back and replay, line by line - Built with Somali speakers in mind: everyday grammar, idioms and how people really talk VOICE: ASK ANYTHING Ask a question out loud, in Somali or English, and hear the answer spoken back in your language. Voice looks things up when it helps, so you can ask about everyday things: how to write to your landlord, what to say at a school meeting, how a form works. DADIR: YOUR SOMALI TUTOR Learn the words you actually need, explained in your own language. - Five-minute rounds with instant feedback - Hear every word in a natural Somali voice - Streaks, XP and badges that keep you coming back - Dadir brings words back before you forget them - Ask Dadir anything, like how to greet your grandmother politely TEN LANGUAGES - Af-Soomaali (Somali) - English - العربية (Arabic) - Kiswahili (Swahili) - Español (Spanish) - Français (French) - Deutsch (German) - Nederlands (Dutch) - Svenska (Swedish) - Dansk (Danish) HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose the two languages in the conversation 2. Tap the mic and speak 3. Fahan says the translation out loud in the other language 4. Everyone stays in the conversation WHERE FAHAN HELPS - School meetings and parent-teacher conferences - Talking with landlords, neighbors and coworkers - Appointments and everyday paperwork - Family conversations across generations - Community gatherings and everyday errands PRIVACY We never keep recordings of your voice. Audio is processed and then discarded; only the text of your conversation is kept, so you can read it back. We never sell your data. Details are in our Privacy Policy. FREE TO TRY Try Fahan free. If it becomes part of your day, subscribe weekly, monthly or yearly through your Apple account. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple account settings. Fahan is a communication aid for everyday conversations. Machine translation can make mistakes; for medical, legal or other important decisions, use a qualified professional interpreter. Built by AWO Logistics for the diaspora, in the belief that no one should struggle to be understood where they live, or lose the language of the place they are from. Fahan means "understanding" in Somali. That is what we are here to give you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fahanapp.com/privacy-policy

About

Refa

Features
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Refa is an Islamic mood tracker. Log how you feel. Add a short note if you want. Get a verified verse, hadith, dua, or Beautiful Name matched to that mood. Refa keeps check-ins short, private, and easy to repeat — without lectures, guilt, or made-up spiritual advice. HOW IT WORKS Choose your mood Optionally write a short note See matched Islamic content with clear sources Save your entry and build a simple history WHAT YOU GET • Mood tracking made for Muslims • Verified Qur’an verses, hadiths, duas, and Beautiful Names • Arabic text with clear translations • A daily verse on your home screen • Optional reminders to check in • Private entries stored on your device • Easy sharing of content cards YOUR NOTES STAY YOURS Mood entries and notes stay on your device. Refa does not invent religious rulings from your writing. REFA PRO Start free with one mood entry per day and recent history. Refa Pro unlocks unlimited daily entries and your full mood history. Subscription is optional. Islamic content remains available in the free experience within the daily limits. Refa helps you name your feelings — and meet them with authentic Islamic sources. Terms of use: https://app.notion.com/p/marifdev/Refa-Terms-of-Use-3b3c18be87a380e8be47dffbc0709146 Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/marifdev/Refa-Privacy-Policy-3b3c18be87a3805ba9e8d888a7f8e173

Screenshots

Fahan4 screens
Refa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Refa at weekly against Fahan's monthly. Fahan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fahan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Refa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fahan ships an update monthly, Refa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fahan versus Refa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFahanRefa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermohamud abdiMuhammet Arif SARIKAYA

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Fahan

Subscriptions5
  • Fahan Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Fahan Weekly Premier$6.997 Days
  • Fahan Premium Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Fahan Premier Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Fahan Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Refa

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Fahan free?
Fahan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Refa free?
Refa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fahan or Refa have ads?
Neither Fahan nor Refa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fahan or Refa?
Fahan ships an update monthly, and Refa weekly. Most recently, Fahan was updated on October 28, 2026 and Refa on October 25, 2026.

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