Get Luuqad on your iPhone or iPad.
Free to download. Ten-minute lessons, native Somali voices, quizzes and story games. Made for children and families in the diaspora.

Everything a family needs to start speaking Somali.
18 topics
250 words and phrases from the alphabet to shopping, each with a picture and a native-speaker recording. See every word โ
Quizzes
Picture, listening and matching quizzes for every topic, with best scores that children love to beat.
12 games
Story adventures, a heritage treasure hunt, coloring, matching and more. See the games โ
Streaks & leaderboard
XP, day streaks, levels and a weekly leaderboard, plus a Learning Path that shows what to do next.
A look inside the app






Free download, small subscription
Download and explore for free. A Premium subscription unlocks every lesson, quiz and game: $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year, with a 3-day free trial (eligible Apple subscribers). Manage or cancel any time in your Apple subscription settings. The leaderboard, profile and settings are always free.
Android is coming
Luuqad is on iPhone and iPad today. Leave your email and we will tell you the day the Android version ships, and nothing else.
Questions
Is Luuqad free?
You can download Luuqad and start free. A small subscription ($6.99 a month or $69.99 a year, with a 3-day free trial for eligible Apple subscribers) unlocks full access to every topic, quiz and game, and supports ongoing development.
Is Luuqad available on Android?
Not yet. Luuqad is currently on iPhone and iPad (iOS 15.1 or later). Join the list on our download page to hear when Android ships.
Does Luuqad work on iPad?
Yes, with a layout adapted to the larger screen. One purchase covers iPhone and iPad on the same Apple ID.
Is there a free trial?
Eligible Apple subscribers get a 3-day free trial of Luuqad Premium. The download itself is free.