Learn Arabic, understand every dialect! Perfect for students, travelers, immigrant families, and anyone learning Arabic. Fast, accurate, and easy to use.
Afham – Arabic Dialect Translator
Afham—meaning “I understand” in Arabic—bridges communication across the diverse Arabic dialects spoken throughout the Arab world. Designed for students, families, and learners of all levels, Afham makes translation simple, accurate, and accessible.
KEY FEATURES
DIALECT TRANSLATION
• Supports 9 major dialects and languages: English, Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian, Levantine (Syrian/Lebanese/Jordanian/Palestinian), Gulf, Sudanese, Moroccan, Iraqi, and Yemeni.
• Accurate, context-aware translations between English and all supported dialects.
VOICE INPUT & OUTPUT
• Real-time speech-to-text for all dialects.
• Text-to-speech with clear, natural pronunciation and adjustable speed.
• Automatic language detection and visual feedback while recording.
COMPREHENSIVE PHRASEBOOK
• 60+ essential phrases across categories: Greetings, Family, Food & Dining, Directions, Shopping, Emergency, Numbers, and Time & Date.
• Every phrase available in all supported dialects and in English.
• Works offline for instant access.
FLEXIBLE SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
• Free Plan: 10 translations per month, full phrasebook, voice input/output, all dialects.
• Basic Monthly Plan: 150 translations per month.
• Pro Yearly Plan: 300 translations per month — best value.
MULTI-LANGUAGE INTERFACE
• Seamless switching between languages and dialects.
• Full right-to-left UI support for Arabic.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
• Translation history stored locally on your device.
• No data collection or tracking.
• Microphone access only when explicitly granted.
Afham is a powerful tool for learning Arabic, traveling, and staying connected with friends and family—offering clear communication across Arabic dialects and English.
TERMS OF USE
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PRIVACY POLICY
https://sites.google.com/view/pivacy-policy-afham/home
I really like the app. I had an issue with finding ways to translate my documents into other Arabic dialects instead of MSA so I tried multiple things, but this is by far the best.
SMALL BUG FIXES
Version 1.1.3
The developer, Igbal Ahmed, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Supported Features
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
Igbal Ahmed
Size
5 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.