Alfaazo: Learn Punjabi — the app, explained
Alfaazo is a Punjabi-only learning app that teaches the Gurmukhi script stroke by stroke and 1,200+ everyday words and phrases with native-speaker audio, in 112 bite-sized lessons across 23 units. Free to download on iOS and Android; Alfaazo Plus unlocks every lesson and removes ads.
Alfaazo at a glance
| App name | Alfaazo: Learn Punjabi |
|---|---|
| Language taught | Punjabi (Indian Punjabi, Gurmukhi script) |
| Lessons | 112 lessons in 23 units, two sections |
| Vocabulary | 1,200+ words and phrases, 1,500+ exercises |
| Audio | Every word recorded by native Punjabi speakers |
| Lesson length | 5–10 minutes |
| Platforms | iOS 15.0+ and Android |
| Price | Free to download; Alfaazo Plus is US$6.99/month, US$49.99/year or US$150 lifetime (prices vary by country and store). |
| App Store rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings (US store) |
| Developer | Simranjeet Singh, Codefeb |
| First released | 18 March 2026 (iOS); Android followed in 2026 |
What does Alfaazo teach?
The course is 112 lessons in 23 units, split into two sections. Section 1, The Foundations (units 1–12, 61 lessons), starts with the Gurmukhi alphabet — every letter and vowel sign with a stroke-by-stroke writing guide — then greetings, people and family, numbers and time, daily life, everyday actions, conversations, nature and weather, travel, culture and celebrations, work and education, and a grammar unit that ties the patterns together. Section 2, Tell Your Story (units 13–23, 51 lessons), is about telling your story: the past tense (what you did, what they did, back then), getting around, saying how you feel about things, can/must/if, and comparisons, with review checkpoints along the way.
Across the course there are 1,200+ words and phrases and 1,500+ exercises: fill-in-the-blank, sentence translation, phrase building and quizzes. Every word is recorded by a native Punjabi speaker — no synthesised voices — because Punjabi is tonal and the tones have to be heard, not read.
Who is Alfaazo for?
Mostly heritage speakers: people who grew up hearing Punjabi in Canada, the UK, the US or Australia, understand some of it, and cannot read Gurmukhi or hold a conversation. It also works for complete beginners — the lessons assume nothing — and for partners and parents of Punjabi speakers who want to follow what is said at home.
How do lessons work?
A lesson takes 5–10 minutes: new words with audio, then exercises that mix reading, listening and building sentences, then a short review. Daily streaks and XP track progress; the app is designed for one lesson a day during a commute or a chai break rather than long study sessions. Finished lessons can be replayed as often as you like.
Is Alfaazo free?
Alfaazo is free to download. The free plan includes Section 1 (12 units) and the first two units of Section 2, with 2 new lessons a day (5 on your first day), and shows ads between lessons. Alfaazo Plus unlocks all 112 lessons, removes the daily limit, lets you start Section 2 or skip ahead within a unit, and removes ads. Free to download; Alfaazo Plus is US$6.99/month, US$49.99/year or US$150 lifetime (prices vary by country and store). Full details on the pricing page.
How is Alfaazo different from Duolingo, Ling and Pimsleur?
- Duolingo has no course that teaches Punjabi; its 2026 course teaches English to Punjabi speakers.
- Ling teaches Punjabi as one of 60-plus languages, so lessons follow a shared template; Alfaazo teaches only Punjabi.
- Pimsleur is audio-only with almost no reading or writing; Alfaazo starts with the script.
- uTalk and Mango are phrasebook-style or Shahmukhi-only; Alfaazo is a sequenced course in Gurmukhi.
Our full comparison, including apps we recommend alongside Alfaazo, is in Best Apps to Learn Punjabi in 2026 and Which Language Apps Have Punjabi?.
Who makes Alfaazo?
Alfaazo is built by Simranjeet Singh at Codefeb, a small studio focused on language preservation. The name comes from ਅਲਫ਼ਾਜ਼ (alfaaz), “words”. The iOS app was released on 18 March 2026 and Android followed the same year; the current version is 2.2.1. The team also writes the Alfaazo journal, more than a hundred free guides to Punjabi words, phrases and culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alfaazo?
Alfaazo is a Punjabi-only learning app that teaches the Gurmukhi script stroke by stroke and 1,200+ everyday words and phrases with native-speaker audio, in 112 bite-sized lessons across 23 units. Free to download on iOS and Android; Alfaazo Plus unlocks every lesson and removes ads.
Is Alfaazo free?
Alfaazo is free to download. The free plan includes Section 1 (12 units) and the first two units of Section 2, with 2 new lessons a day (5 on your first day) and ads between lessons. Alfaazo Plus unlocks all 112 lessons, removes the daily limit and the ads. Free to download; Alfaazo Plus is US$6.99/month, US$49.99/year or US$150 lifetime (prices vary by country and store).
Does Alfaazo teach the Gurmukhi script?
Yes. Gurmukhi is taught from the first unit with stroke-by-stroke writing guides for every letter and vowel sign, so you read and write Punjabi rather than relying on romanised text.
Who is Alfaazo for?
Heritage speakers in Canada, the UK, the US and Australia who understand some Punjabi but cannot read or speak it confidently, and complete beginners. Lessons assume no prior knowledge of the script.
How is Alfaazo different from Duolingo, Ling or Pimsleur?
Duolingo has no course that teaches Punjabi. Ling teaches Punjabi as one of 60-plus languages on a shared template. Pimsleur is audio-only with almost no reading. Alfaazo teaches only Punjabi, starts with the Gurmukhi script and records every word with native speakers.
Which devices does Alfaazo run on?
iPhone and iPad on iOS 15.0 or later, and Android phones and tablets. There is no web version.
Who makes Alfaazo?
Alfaazo is built by Simranjeet Singh at Codefeb. The iOS app was released on 18 March 2026; the current version is 2.2.1.
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