9 vs Lahja
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
9
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Math boring? Give this five minutes. 9-Box trains times tables from 1 to 9. Kids get it immediately. Adults discover they're rustier than they thought. The grid has 9 blocks, 9 squares each, 81 problems total. Each block has a big background number. Each square has its own number. Multiply them, type the answer. Simple to understand, embarrassing to mess up under pressure. Five modes Plus+ shows you which square to solve next, a nudge for beginners. Pro removes all help: just you and 81 problems. Speed Run ends the moment you make one mistake. Your best time and your best attempt are saved separately, which creates a different kind of pressure than a simple high score. Table Select lets you pick one table or a few, useful when you know exactly where you're losing time. Mixed Sprint is 30 random problems from all tables. Done in a few minutes. Progress Each mode saves your best time, your previous time, and total games played.
Lahja
Learn five real Arabic dialects with this offline app. It uses spaced repetition and interactive exercises to help you master vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Start with the basics or dive into specific dialects for practical communication.
- Five real Arabic dialects
- Fully offline functionality
- Spaced repetition learning
- Interactive flashcards and quizzes
- Pronunciation practice with scoring
- Offline translator
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Speak Arabic the way people actually speak it. Most apps teach only formal Arabic — Lahja teaches five real dialects: Modern Standard, Saudi, Egyptian, Lebanese, and Jordanian. Choose the one you need and learn to be understood from day one. Fully offline. No account, no sign-up, no ads. Learn anywhere. WHY LAHJA • Five real dialects — switch anytime; your progress follows you. • Works fully offline — no sign-in needed, perfect for a plane or off the grid. • Built around how memory works — spaced repetition brings words back right before you forget them. • A warm, friendly design with Hilal, your learning companion. START FROM ZERO • The Arabic alphabet — all 28 letters, their forms, and handwriting you can trace. • Short vowels (harakat) — fatha, kasra, damma and more, with real examples. • Grammar made simple — nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and more, each with examples you can hear. LEARN THE WORDS YOU'LL USE • 1,000+ everyday phrases across topics: greetings, food, travel, family, numbers, directions and more. • Hear every phrase, see the transliteration, and read the Arabic script. • A built-in offline Translator — type English and get the Arabic with audio. • Reading practice — short leveled passages with tap-to-hear audio and comprehension checks. PRACTICE THAT STICKS • Flashcards with smart spaced repetition. • Quizzes — multiple choice, listen-and-pick, matching pairs, and a make-sentences game. • Pronunciation practice — speak out loud and get a score. • Hands-free review — sit back and listen on the go. • Find your level — a quick test that meets you where you are. STAY MOTIVATED • Daily streaks, goals, and a friendly daily coach. • Smart Review and Weak Spots target exactly what you keep missing. • Clear stats to track your progress. FREE TO START Learn the basics for free. Lahja Premium unlocks all five dialects, the daily coach, goal-based courses, smart review, unlimited hearts, and every practice mode. A 7-day free trial is available. Start today — أهلاً وسهلاً (welcome). Questions or feedback? We read every message. Thank you for learning with Lahja. — Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. A one-time Lifetime option is also available. Lahja Premium subscription • Lahja Premium Monthly — auto-renewable, one-month term • Lahja Premium Yearly — auto-renewable, one-year term • Lahja Lifetime — a one-time purchase (non-recurring) Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged on confirmation of purchase, and the price is shown in the app before you buy. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms Of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.jigsawlab.com/lahja/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lahja at none against 9's shown. Lahja also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 9's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. 9 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lahja sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
9 ships an update every 5 weeks, Lahja every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 9 | Lahja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Okko Meijer | iComet |
In-app purchases
9
- Verwijder advertenties$2.99
Lahja
- Lahja Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Lahja Yearly Premium$8.991 Year
- Lahja Premium Lifetime$29.99









