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What’s New Version 1.5
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, guest and sign-up screens.
Better profile completion checks before lessons.
Improved course media handling and resume behavior.
Updated splash handling and course gamification image.
Description
Basawad (باسواد) is Afghanistan's leading literacy learning app, developed with UNESCO support to make reading, writing, and essential skills accessible to everyone — no matter where you live.
Step into a vibrant learning village where each subject has its own home. Choose from three courses — Dari language, Mathematics, and Holy Quran — each packed with video lessons, interactive games, and downloadable resources designed to make learning feel like play.
WHAT MAKES BASAWAD SPECIAL
Each course follows a guided learning path with structured lessons that unlock as you progress. Watch engaging video lessons, then reinforce what you've learned through educational games per lesson. Match words to images, listen to native audio pronunciation, and earn your way through beautifully designed sky paths and nighttime game trails.
LEARN YOUR WAY
Basawad speaks your language. Switch between Dari, Pashto, and English at any time. Download videos directly to your device so you can keep learning even without an internet connection — perfect for remote and rural areas.
DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE
Whether you're 9 or 60, a student in Kabul or a farmer in Nuristan, Basawad meets you where you are. The friendly interface, playful mascot characters, and step-by-step progression make it easy for first-time learners to get started and stay motivated.
Track your progress, earn scores across courses, and watch yourself grow from beginner to confident reader — one lesson at a time.
Literacy is a path to a new life.
Start yours today with Basawad.
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Version history 6 versions
Build 887277794v1.52026-06-22 18:29:38
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, guest and sign-up screens.
Better profile completion checks before lessons.
Improved course media handling and resume behavior.
Updated splash handling and course gamification image.
Build 887247800v1.42026-06-21 22:42:31
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, guest and sign-up screens.
Better profile completion checks before lessons.
Improved course media handling and resume behavior.
Updated splash handling and course gamification image.
Build 885181740v1.32026-05-02 18:55:37
Enhanced app performance
Fixed an onboarding bug
Build 884240157v1.22026-04-08 17:10:47
Improved courses and activities performance.
Better navigation and usability for Freehand Drawing activities.
Build 884001598v1.12026-04-04 05:49:20
Refreshed login/onboarding experience: new sound cues for guest/login/profile actions, smoother button animations, and updated language selection flow.
Build 880671050v1.02026-04-01 05:23:08
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Availability 1 of 1 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
US | en-US | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 1.5 |
Change log 10 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, g
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description updated
Basawad (باسواد) is Afghanistan's leading literacy learning app, developed with UNESCO support to make reading, writing, and essential skills accessible to ever
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subtitle updated
Where Learning Feels Fun
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name updated
Basawad - باسواد
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Version 1.5 released
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, guest and sign-up screens.
Better profile completion checks before lessons.
Impro
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Version 1.4 released
Phone number login and sign-up improvements.
Province selection added during onboarding/profile setup.
Pashto voice/background audio added for welcome, login, guest and sign-up screens.
Better profile completion checks before lessons.
Impro
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Version 1.3 released
Enhanced app performance
Fixed an onboarding bug
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Version 1.2 released
Improved courses and activities performance.
Better navigation and usability for Freehand Drawing activities.
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Version 1.1 released
Refreshed login/onboarding experience: new sound cues for guest/login/profile actions, smoother button animations, and updated language selection flow.
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Version 1.0 released