Ferman vs Mudawin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ferman
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Ferman turns your voice into clean, structured notes โ entirely on your device. Record lectures, meetings, interviews, or ideas. When you stop, Ferman transcribes the note automatically with high accuracy, can separate who said what, and gives every note an AI title, TL;DR, key points, and action items. WHY FERMAN โข Pay once, own it โ no subscription, no account โข Works offline โ transcription and AI summaries run on your iPhone โข Private by design โ your audio never leaves your control; sync happens only through your own iCloud โข Dozens of languages โ automatic language detection, with best-in-class accuracy packs that download once and work anywhere WHAT YOU GET โข One-tap recording in a compact sheet โ keep using the app while you record โข Automatic transcription after every recording โข Speaker separation for meetings and interviews (choose the number of speakers, or automatic) โข AI titles, summaries, key points, and action items on Apple Intelligence devices โข Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while recording โข Apple Watch capture โ record on your wrist, processed on your phone โข Export as PDF or Markdown, share anywhere โข iCloud sync across your devices โ with a simple on/off switch โข Light, dark, and automatic themes Your first 3 notes are free. One single purchase unlocks unlimited notes forever. AI summaries require an Apple Intelligence-capable device (iPhone 15 Pro or newer). Transcription works on all supported devices.
Mudawin
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Mudawin turns your meetings, lectures, interviews and calls into accurate transcripts and smart AI minutes - in Arabic and English, even when speakers mix both. RECORD OR IMPORT - One-tap recording that keeps working in your pocket, screen locked - Import any audio file: WhatsApp voice notes, call recordings, old memos SMART MINUTES IN MINUTES - Clear overview of what was discussed - Key points, decisions, and action items with owners and deadlines - Automatic titles and topics BUILT FOR ARABIC - Understands Gulf, Egyptian, Levantine dialects and Modern Standard Arabic - Handles Arabic-English code-switching naturally - Full Arabic interface designed right-to-left WHO SAID WHAT - Automatic speaker separation labels every voice in the room STAY ORGANIZED - Folders for your meetings, classes and interviews - Tap any line to replay that exact moment - Copy or share transcripts and minutes anywhere PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your recordings are yours: delete everything anytime - No ads, no data selling Subscription required after a 3-day free trial (auto-renews; cancel anytime in Settings). Terms: https://mudawinapp.com/terms - Privacy: https://mudawinapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mudawin at every 8 days against Ferman's every 2 weeks. Mudawin also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ferman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mudawin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ferman ships an update every 2 weeks, Mudawin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ferman | Mudawin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaan Taskiner | Badri Badar Alhamdani |
In-app purchases
Ferman
- Ferman Pro$8.99
Mudawin
- Mudawin Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Mudawin Pro Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year









