Comparison

Libera TranScribe vs Write It! Arabic

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

Head to head
About

Libera TranScribe

This app vocalizes unvocalized Arabic text, providing learners with a comprehensive tool. It displays vocalized, romanized, and translated versions alongside audio, all synchronized at the word level for efficient language acquisition.

Highlights
  • Adds vowel diacritics to Arabic text
  • Provides user-friendly romanization
  • Translates Arabic to English and other languages
  • Word-level mapping between Arabic and English
  • Saves imported texts
  • High-quality audio playback
  • Touch-triggered audio pronunciations
Features
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Libera TranScribe is a revolutionary new application that transforms any unvocalized Arabic text by adding vowels to it, providing a powerful environment for learners by placing the unvocalized Arabic text alongside vocalized, romanized, and translated versions of the same text in a single, convenient view. Unvocalized Arabic is notorious for its ambiguity. Its lack of vowel diacritics means that words can be pronounced in a multitude of possible ways. For example, the unvocalized word كاتب, can be pronounced in seven different ways, including كَاتِب kātib, كَاتَبَ kātaba and كَاتِبَ kātiba. This "Vowel Barrier" is no doubt one of the greatest obstacles for learners of Arabic, which is already one of the world’s most challenging languages. Libera TranScribe allows you to paste in Arabic text from any source, such as email or articles on news sites like BBC Arabic, or to type in your own Arabic using the built-in Arabic keyboard. Libera TranScribe provides a high-quality text-to-speech audio feature that allows learners to reinforce their pronunciation while beginning learners can use the audio and romanization to learn to read vocalized Arabic script. For ease of use, corresponding sentences in the various panels are clearly indicated, and the three Arabic texts (unvocalized Arabic, vocalized Arabic and romanized Arabic using our unique CARS system), and the corresponding audio are precisely linked at the word level. This means that tapping on a word in one text simultaneously highlights the linked word in each of the other texts and optionally plays the audio for that word. Together, these five elements -- vocalized and unvocalized Arabic, CARS romanization, translation and audio -- arm the Arabic learner with a powerful tool for acquiring the language rapidly and with ease. KEY FEATURES -- Works with any Arabic text of the user's choice -- Adds vowel diacritics to any unvocalized Arabic text -- Provides user-friendly romanization to any unvocalized Arabic text -- Translates any Arabic text into English or dozens of other languages -- Provides word-level mapping between Arabic and English texts -- Saves imported texts for future use -- Displays up to four different texts side-by-side using a flexible panel system -- Produces high-quality audio playback for each sentence of the original Arabic text (available as a separate in-app purchase) -- Facilitates easy reading by displaying sentence-by-sentence alignment -- Provides touch-triggered audio pronunciations for each individual word or phrase ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This application is powered by the advanced vocalization API "Farasa" provided by the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar, and the Google Translate API from Google. ABOUT CJKI The CJK Dictionary Institute (http://www.cjk.org) is directed by Jack Halpern, and specializes in the compilation of large-scale Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic lexical resources, and in addition, have released over 60 dictionary and language-learning applications for iOS and other platforms. Be sure to check out our other iOS apps for learners of Arabic, including our CAVE Arabic Verb Conjugator, and Libera, our revolutionary new platform for reading bilingual texts in parallel, by searching for "CJKI Arabic" in the App Store.

About

Write It! Arabic

Master Arabic handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. It offers bite-sized lessons, stroke-by-stroke guidance, and timed tests to help you learn all 28 letters efficiently. Track your progress and practice offline.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition technology
  • Bite-sized lessons
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance
  • Timed test mode
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline support
Features
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Learn to write all 28 letters of the Arabic script alphabet with Write It! Arabic, the ultimate app for mastering Arabic handwriting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our innovative app replaces traditional pen and paper with cutting-edge handwriting recognition technology. Dive into bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to make progress in just a few minutes a day. With our intuitive practice mode, you'll receive stroke-by-stroke guidance to perfect your technique. Then, put your skills to the test in our exhilarating test mode, where you can race against the clock and prove your mastery. Key Features: • Real handwriting recognition technology • Bite-sized lessons for quick learning • Practice mode with stroke-by-stroke guidance • Timed test mode to challenge your skills • Customizable review mode • Progress tracking • Full offline support Why Choose Write It! Arabic? Innovative Technology: Our real handwriting recognition technology provides instant feedback, helping you improve faster than traditional methods. Comprehensive Learning: Master all 28 letters of the Arabic script alphabet through a structured, step-by-step approach. Flexibility: Practice at your own pace with customizable review options and offline accessibility. Engaging Experience: Gamified elements like the test mode keep you motivated and challenged throughout your learning journey. Progress Monitoring: Track your improvement over time and celebrate your achievements as you advance. Write It! Arabic combines the best of traditional learning methods with modern technology to create an engaging and effective way to master Hebrew script. Our app's unique approach guides you through each stroke, helping you develop muscle memory and confidence in your writing abilities. Write It! Arabic is the perfect tool for anyone looking to master the beautiful art of Arabic handwriting. Our app combines cutting-edge technology with proven learning methods to make the process of learning to write Arabic engaging, efficient, and effective. Start your journey to mastering the Arabic script alphabet today. Download Write It! Arabic and transform your Arabic writing skills one stroke at a time. With dedication and practice, you'll soon be confidently writing the intricate and elegant the letters of the Arabic script. Begin your Arabic writing adventure now! Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

Screenshots

Libera TranScribe4 screens
Write It! Arabic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Write It! Arabic at 88% against Libera TranScribe's 33%. Write It! Arabic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Libera TranScribe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Libera TranScribe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Write It! Arabic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write It! Arabic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Arabic has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Libera TranScribe's written reviews are positive against 88% of Write It! Arabic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libera TranScribe ships an update every 7 months, Write It! Arabic every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Libera TranScribe versus Write It! Arabic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibera TranScribeWrite It! Arabic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCJKIJernung, LLC

Customer experience

Libera TranScribe

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Write It! Arabic

All ratings1,103 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.9%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Libera TranScribe

One-time5
  • 5,000-character pack$1.99
  • High-quality male voice$2.99
  • 15,000-character pack$5.99
Show 2 more
  • 45,000-character pack$10.99
  • 100,000-character pack$22.99
3 purchases

Write It! Arabic

One-time3
  • Full Unlock$4.99
  • Full Unlock$6.99
  • Full Unlock$8.99

Questions

Is Libera TranScribe free?
Libera TranScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write It! Arabic free?
Write It! Arabic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Libera TranScribe or Write It! Arabic?
Write It! Arabic is rated higher. Libera TranScribe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Write It! Arabic averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Libera TranScribe or Write It! Arabic have ads?
Write It! Arabic shows ads; Libera TranScribe does not.
Which is updated more often, Libera TranScribe or Write It! Arabic?
Libera TranScribe ships an update every 7 months, and Write It! Arabic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Libera TranScribe was updated on November 2, 2026 and Write It! Arabic on November 2, 2026.

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