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Head-to-head · Arabic Learning Apps

Duolingo vs Ahlan Wa Sahlan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Duolingo #1 in Arabic Learning Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Duolingo
Ahlan Wa Sahlan #6 in Arabic Learning Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Ahlan Wa Sahlan

Duolingo leads on 0 checks, Ahlan Wa Sahlan on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDuolingo · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Duolingo
  • Most featuresAhlan Wa Sahlan · 3 of 4

Duolingo scores higher on our rubric for arabic learning apps: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Duolingo is the better fit for learners wanting a polished, free all-around app. Ahlan Wa Sahlan is the better fit for learners who want teacher-led Arabic study.

  • Duolingo fits best

    Learners wanting a polished, free all-around app

  • Ahlan Wa Sahlan fits best

    Learners who want teacher-led Arabic study

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Side by side

Feature Duolingo 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Ahlan Wa Sahlan 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Arabic Learning Apps #6 in Arabic Learning Apps
Best for Learners wanting a polished, free all-around app Learners who want teacher-led Arabic study
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Live chat
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Duolingo 0/4 · Ahlan Wa Sahlan 3/4
Speaking practice Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Writing practice Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Offline lessons Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Native-speaker audio Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Arabic varieties Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lesson count Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking in short lessons
  • Placement and personalized review help guide study
  • Stories, offline lessons, and AI conversation add variety
  • Combines CEFR-based courses with live lessons from Arabic instructors
  • Offers practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • Provides periodic assessments, reports, and improvement recommendations
Cons
  • Free tier is supported by advertising
  • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
  • AI conversation features require Duolingo Max
  • Subscription-plan details are still to be announced
  • Lesson counts and dialect varieties are not specified
  • Intended for learners aged 16 and older
Our verdict

Duolingo pairs a website with apps for iOS, Android, and macOS, offering short interactive lessons across more than 40 languages. Learners can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a placement test to choose a starting…

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Ahlan Wa Sahlan is a digital Arabic-learning platform from the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, designed for native and non-native learners. Its structured curriculum follows CEFR levels from introductory to advanced study,…

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  1. DuolingoArabic Learning Apps 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Ahlan Wa SahlanArabic Learning Apps 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Duolingo — where it wins

    • Covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking in short lessons
    • Placement and personalized review help guide study
    • Stories, offline lessons, and AI conversation add variety

    Where it doesn't

    • Free tier is supported by advertising
    • Offline access is limited to downloaded content
    • AI conversation features require Duolingo Max

  • Ahlan Wa Sahlan — where it wins

    • Combines CEFR-based courses with live lessons from Arabic instructors
    • Offers practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing
    • Provides periodic assessments, reports, and improvement recommendations

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription-plan details are still to be announced
    • Lesson counts and dialect varieties are not specified
    • Intended for learners aged 16 and older

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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