# الملا باسم الكربلائي vs Shiafy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: الملا باسم الكربلائي at none against Shiafy's 3. الملا باسم الكربلائي also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). Shiafy's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiafy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. الملا باسم الكربلائي asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shiafy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 54 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of الملا باسم الكربلائي's written reviews are positive against 79% of Shiafy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | الملا باسم الكربلائي | Shiafy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1437/id1132996749/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiafy/id6744413628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mirza Ali](https://appshunter.io/developer/703761368) | [Abbas Yusuf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346204789) |

## What reviewers say

### الملا باسم الكربلائي

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1437/id1132996749)

Listen to high-definition audio recitations and watch video performances of religious poems. This application features 17 complete poems, accessible without direct download, and offers YouTube integration for visual content.

**Highlights:** Listen to audio poems offline, Watch poems via YouTube, 17 complete high-definition poems, Religious recitations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shiafy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiafy/id6744413628)

This app offers an extensive audio library of Islamic Shia recitations, nasheeds, and spiritual content. Users can stream, discover new releases, create personalized playlists, and download content for offline listening. It provides a premium listening experience with high-quality audio and a modern interface designed for spiritual connection.

**Highlights:** Extensive audio library, Personalized playlists, Offline listening, High-quality audio streaming, Background playback, Artist and genre exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlimited | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is الملا باسم الكربلائي free?

الملا باسم الكربلائي is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shiafy free?

Shiafy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, الملا باسم الكربلائي or Shiafy?

Shiafy is rated higher. الملا باسم الكربلائي averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Shiafy averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do الملا باسم الكربلائي or Shiafy have ads?

Neither الملا باسم الكربلائي nor Shiafy shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*