Syriac Reader vs BET KANU READER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Syriac Reader
This app allows users to read Syriac letters on their iPhone and iPad. It includes a Safari extension to display Syriac text on web pages, translating unreadable characters into proper Syriac letters with a single tap. Two Syriac fonts are also provided for installation.
- Read Syriac letters on iPhone and iPad
- Safari extension for web reading
- Translate unreadable characters
- Includes Serto Jerusalem font
- Includes Estrangelo Midyat font
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Ever followed a link only to find out it is just boxes? Syriac reader is an easy to use app that enables you to read Syriac letters on your iPhone and iPad. It also includes a Safari extension that lets you read Syriac letters on the web in Safari. It translates all the boxes to Syriac letters with a single tap. This version includes - Two Syriac fonts to be installed on your device - Serto Jerusalem and Estrangelo Midyat fonts - Fast and easy to use Safari extension to read Syriac letters on the web
BET KANU READER
This app allows users to scan QR codes found in Syriac publications to access accompanying audio and images. It displays Syriac text in two font types and is designed for readers of all ages, including children, teachers, and parents.
- QR code scanning
- Audio playback for scanned content
- Image display for scanned content
- Eastern and Western Syriac font options
- Compatibility with BET KANU publications
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BET KANU presents BET KANU READER App, a great Syriac reading App for everyone. - FUN FOR KIDS - - GREAT FOR TEACHERS - - AMAZING FOR PARENTS - This must-have App is designed for all BET KANU publications and prints. The App includes these useful features: 1- Scan QR Codes provided in all BET KANU publications and prints. 2- Plays an Audio for each QR Code that represents a page, a paragraph, or even a single line. 3- Shows an image associated with each QR Code. 4- Displays the Syriac text in either Eastern or Western font types. Download, Install, and Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BET KANU READER at 5.0 against Syriac Reader's 3.6. Syriac Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BET KANU READER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.
Syriac Reader ships an update every 11 months, BET KANU READER every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Syriac Reader | BET KANU READER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anteneh Sahledengel | Kanusoft LLC |
Customer experience
Syriac Reader
BET KANU READER
In-app purchases
Syriac Reader
No in-app purchases
BET KANU READER
No in-app purchases
