Comparison

Lugatna vs Arabically

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

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Lugatna

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Ready to actually speak Arabic? Step out of the textbook and into the real world with Lugatna. Most language apps teach you lists of random words you'll never use. Lugatna is different. We place you directly inside authentic, real-world stories where learning Arabic is your only way forward. Whether you are navigating the bustling markets of Cairo, chatting on a rooftop in Beirut, or sharing stories around a Bedouin campfire, Lugatna makes Arabic immersion exciting, practical, and highly interactive. Why Choose Lugatna? *Immersive Narrative Learning: Forget flashcards and rote memorization. Progress through gripping, interactive storylines set across the Arab world where your choices shape the conversation. *Real-World Dialects & Modern Standard Arabic: Learn the language as it is actually spoken on the streets, bridging the gap between formal grammar and daily communication. *Interactive Roleplay: Practice speaking and responding in realistic social, travel, and professional scenarios to build genuine conversational confidence. *Contextual Vocabulary: Pick up natural idioms, slang, and cultural nuances organically through storytelling rather than isolated drills. *Bite-Sized Lessons: Designed for your busy scheduleβ€”make real progress with just a few minutes a day, whether you are commuting or relaxing at home.

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Arabically

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Arabically teaches Arabic from English, one short lesson at a time. Every lesson explains one piece of grammar in plain words, gives you the words you need, lets you read a real Arabic text, and ends with a short test. Seven levels take you from the first letter to the Alfiyya of Ibn Malik. A LESSON IN FOUR STEPS β€’ Grammar: one idea at a time, explained the way a good teacher would, with diagrams and examples you can tap. β€’ New words: flashcards with the plural, the root and an example sentence for every word. β€’ A story: a short text that uses the grammar and the words. Tap any word to see what it means. β€’ A short test: questions on what you just learned, with every answer explained at the end. LEARN THE WORDS THAT MATTER More than 16,000 words, each with its meaning, root and an example. Words you learn come back for review just before you would forget them, so they stay. Bookmark hard words, make your own lists, and practise with flashcards, a speed round and matching pairs. READ REAL ARABIC A library of 74 stories, letters and dialogues, written for every level, from simple stories to classical prose. Tap any word for its meaning in that sentence and its base form, and show the translation of a line when you need it. HANS WEHR AND LANE'S LEXICON Look up any word or root in Arabic, English or Latin letters. See every verb form and noun of a root together, and how often the root appears in the Qur'an. Both dictionaries work offline. SEVEN LEVELS 1 Letters (Pre-A1): the alphabet and the vowel marks 2 Foundations (A1): nouns, possession and first sentences 3 Builder (A2): verbs, plurals and the signs of i'rab 4 Intermediate (B1): the Ajurrumiyya and the verb forms 5 Upper Intermediate (B2): weak verbs and Qatr an-Nada 6 Advanced (C1): advanced syntax and rhetoric 7 Mastery (C2): the Alfiyya of Ibn Malik and classical texts A short placement test finds your level, so you start where it makes sense. The course follows the order of well-known books such as the Madinah series, an-Nahw al-Wadih and the Ajurrumiyya. MADE FOR DAILY USE β€’ A plan built around your level and the minutes you have each day β€’ Daily goals, a streak and reminders at the time you choose β€’ Widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen β€’ Light and dark mode, and an adjustable Arabic font and size β€’ Works offline; your progress is saved to your account if you make one β€’ No ads ARABICALLY PRO Arabically is a subscription app. Arabically Pro gives you full access to all levels, lessons, the reading library, both dictionaries and all practice. β€’ Choose a yearly or a monthly subscription. New subscribers can start with a free trial. β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. β€’ The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. β€’ You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. β€’ Prices are shown in the app in your local currency before you buy. Terms of use: https://arabically.app/terms/ Privacy policy: https://arabically.app/privacy/ Questions? support@arabically.app

Screenshots

Lugatna4 screens
Arabically4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lugatna at none against Arabically's 2. Lugatna also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Arabically sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lugatna asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lugatna versus Arabically: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLugatnaArabically
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduca solutionsTadreeb

In-app purchases

None

Lugatna

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Arabically

Subscriptions2
  • Arabically Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Arabically Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lugatna free?
Lugatna is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arabically free?
Arabically is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lugatna or Arabically have ads?
Neither Lugatna nor Arabically shows ads.

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