Comparison

Selected Gems vs NahjulBalaghah

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Selected Gems

This app offers a curated collection of Islamic religious texts, including Surahs, Duas, Ziyaraats, and Aamal. It serves as a digital compilation for spiritual practice and remembrance, dedicated to the Isale Sawab of Marhum Mohamed Essa Nasser & Marhuma Kanizbai Mohamed Essa Nasser.

Highlights
  • Compilation of Surahs (Yaseen, Mulk, Dukhan)
  • Collection of Duas
  • Ziyaraat texts (Ameenullah, Ashura, Waritha)
  • Aamal e Ashura and 15th Shabaan
  • Information on Hajj rituals
Features
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The App is the compilation of Selected Surah, Duas, Ziyaraat, Aamal. Selection contains : Surah Yaseen, Mulk, Dukhan, Ayat al Kursi, Aamal e Ashura, Aamal of 15th Shabaan, All about Hajj, Ziyarat e Ameenullah, Ziyarat e Ashura, Ziyarat e Waritha and many more.... It has been compiled for the Isale Sawab of Marhum Mohamed Essa Nasser & Marhuma Kanizbai Mohamed Essa Nasser.

About

NahjulBalaghah

Features
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Discover Nahjul Balaghah in a focused English reading experience designed for daily study and reflection. Built from the app's English dataset and aligned with the core presentation on nahjulbalaghah.com, this app gives you a modern and reliable way to engage with the teachings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). COMPLETE ENGLISH COLLECTION • 240 Sermons • 79 Letters • 480 Sayings • Preface and source context where available **STUDY TOOLS THAT HELP YOU STAY CONSISTENT** Daily Wisdom & Reading Reminders Schedule daily wisdom notifications by content type and set reading reminders at your preferred time. Fast Search Across the Full Library Search by keyword or section number across sermons, letters, and sayings. Bookmarks That Stay Organized Save important passages and return to them quickly during study. English Text-to-Speech Listen with built-in English TTS, voice selection, and background playback support. Custom Reading Experience • Adjustable font sizes and line spacing • Multiple elegant reading fonts • Seven themes with light/dark support • Layout optimized for long sessions Share Meaningful Passages Share text with flexible options for title, content, and source formatting. Biographies & Context Access supporting biography content to better understand key figures and references. OFFLINE-FIRST READING All text content is bundled in the app, so your reading experience remains available without a constant internet connection. ABOUT NAHJUL BALAGHAH Nahjul Balaghah (Peak of Eloquence) is a classical collection compiled by Sharif Razi in the 10th century, containing sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ali (AS). This English experience supports personal study, reflection, and learning. Download now and begin a deeper, more consistent study journey.

Screenshots

Selected Gems4 screens
NahjulBalaghah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Selected Gems at 6.0 against NahjulBalaghah's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Selected Gems versus NahjulBalaghah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSelected GemsNahjulBalaghah
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEjaz AjaniIsmail Safwat

In-app purchases

None

Selected Gems

No in-app purchases

None

NahjulBalaghah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Selected Gems free?
Selected Gems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NahjulBalaghah free?
NahjulBalaghah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Selected Gems or NahjulBalaghah have ads?
Neither Selected Gems nor NahjulBalaghah shows ads.

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