Learn Arabic vs ScriptPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Arabic
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Arabic looks hard until you learn its 28 letters. This app gets you there β by hand, by ear, and in weeks, not years. It is the only Arabic alphabet app that makes you write every letter and scores your handwriting in real time. Not multiple choice. Not drag-and-drop. Actual writing. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT βΈ All 28 letters with every written form β isolated, initial, medial and final βΈ Guided handwriting with stroke-order animation, scored stroke by stroke βΈ Real human-voice recordings for every letter and hundreds of example words β no robotic text-to-speech βΈ See each letter in 5 everyday font styles: classical and modern Naskh, Ruq'ah, Kufic and sans-serif β so you can read Arabic as it is actually printed and handwritten βΈ Pronunciation guides that tell you exactly where tongue and throat go, with IPA βΈ 3 quiz modes plus listening drills: letterβsound, soundβletter, audioβletter STAY CONSISTENT βΈ Daily Challenge β 8 questions picked from your weakest letters βΈ Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules each letter's review at the right moment βΈ Streaks, badges and weekly charts keep you honest DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING βΈ Step-by-step lessons from easy letter groups to the full alphabet βΈ Create custom letter groups for focused practice βΈ Right-to-left done right, in an interface available in 16 languages βΈ Dark mode for late-night sessions Whether you are starting Modern Standard Arabic, preparing for travel, or reconnecting with the language, this is the fastest path from zero to reading real Arabic script.
ScriptPad
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ScriptPad is a complete Arabic learning app with over 2,000 words, all with clear, natural audio. Start with the full Arabic alphabet, then build your vocabulary through structured units, and practice everything by writing it by hand. ARABIC BASICS All 28 letters in every positional form β isolated, initial, medial, and final β plus short vowel marks and Arabic numerals, with animated stroke order guides. Learn each letter by name, from alif to yaa, and see exactly how letters connect and change shape within words. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory. VOCABULARY Over 2,000 Arabic words organized into structured units, from everyday objects and food to actions and describing words. Every word plays audio with clear, natural pronunciation, so you learn correct sounds from the start. Flashcards and handwriting practice for everything. WRITE BY HAND A drawing canvas for every word and letter. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each letter is written, right to left the way Arabic is really taught β including how each letter changes at the beginning, middle, and end of a word. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad. SPEAK AND PLAY Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more. FEATURES 2,000+ Arabic words with clear, natural audio Complete Arabic alphabet: 28 letters in all positional forms, vowel marks, and numerals Stroke order animations for every letter form Learn how letters connect and change shape Flashcards and handwriting practice Speak and compare pronunciation recording 6 practice games Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support 14 page themes Works on iPhone and iPad Fully offline, no internet required One time purchase, no subscription Whether you are starting with your very first Arabic letter or building real vocabulary, ScriptPad is your Arabic writing practice app. Start writing Arabic today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScriptPad at none against Learn Arabic's shown. Learn Arabic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Learn Arabic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScriptPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Learn Arabic ships an update weekly, ScriptPad monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Learn Arabic | ScriptPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | zhenyu song | Hugo Alberto Garza Jr |
In-app purchases
Learn Arabic
- Remove Ads$2.99
ScriptPad
- Arabic Learning Premium$4.99
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