Comparison

Quranic Understanding vs Learn Qur'an

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

Head to head
About

Quranic Understanding

Learn and understand the Quran directly in Arabic with color-coded translations and word-by-word meanings. Explore trilingual translations, master pronunciation with Tajweed rules and audio, and access YouTube videos for deeper comprehension.

Highlights
  • Color-coded Arabic English Urdu translations
  • Trilingual translations (Arabic, English, Bangla, Spanish, Chinese)
  • Tajweed rules with audio recitation
  • YouTube videos for Quranic learning
  • Word-by-word meaning in colors
Features
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This App provides multiple ways to learn and understand Quran directly in Arabic without reading the translations in other languages. Color-Coded Arabic English Urdu Translations: Read and understand several Color Coded Qurans in Urdu and English where the word by word meanings in colors are juxtaposed to the Arabic text. Trilingual Translations of AlQuran: Arabic English Urdu - Arabic English Bangla - Arabic English Spanish - Arabic English Chinese. Tajweedul Quranic Text and Audios: Learn how to pronounce the Quran correctly with the rules of tajweed in multiple fonts and scripts along with the audio recitation. YouTube Videos: Learn Quranic Meanings, Vocabulary and Grammar through Quran with the goal of understanding Quran in its original Arabic language. Email: Hafiz Khan hafizkhan@sbcglobal.net Mir Islam mislam@mirislam.com Evergreen Islamic Center, San Jose, California

About

Learn Qur'an

This app offers a word-for-word translation and in-depth explanation of the Quran by Dr. Farhat Hashmi. It allows users to explore verses, listen to audio explanations, and memorize translations. Features include root word analysis and verse bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Word-for-word Quran translation
  • Quran explanation by Dr. Farhat Hashmi
  • Audio translation, tafsir, and recitation
  • Root word analysis
  • Bookmark favorite verses
  • Adjustable font size
Features
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The app Learn Quran helps in developing a deeper understanding of the Quran through its translation and explanation by Dr. Farhat Hashmi. The app can be used to explore the Quran, memorize its word-by-word translation and gain an in-depth understanding of it by listening to the explanation of any of the verses. Features: § Translation and explanation of the Quran in Urdu by Dr. Farhat Hashmi. § Translation is also available in Hindi. More languages to be added soon, including English, German & French § Tap on any verse and press play button to listen to its audio translation, tafsir or recitation § Go to any verse via fast scrolling § Root Words and search verses via searching the roots § Make any verse your favorite by bookmarking it § Adjustable font size Note: Internet connection is required to play the audios.

Screenshots

Quranic Understanding4 screens
Learn Qur'an4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quranic Understanding at 5.0 against Learn Qur'an's 4.6. Quranic Understanding also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Learn Qur'an's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quranic Understanding holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Qur'an has 132 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Quranic Understanding's written reviews are positive against 81% of Learn Qur'an's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quranic Understanding versus Learn Qur'an: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuranic UnderstandingLearn Qur'an
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1132 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEvergreen Islamic CenterAlhuda International

Customer experience

Quranic Understanding

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Learn Qur'an

All ratings132 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative9.0%

Bugs and requests

Quranic Understanding

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Learn Qur'an

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Audio stopped playing
  • App not working
  • Error messages when trying to access content
  • No update available when prompted
  • Ayah number font size issue
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  • Mistakes in Arabic texts (harakat)
  • Content of Surahs Al-Muminoon and Al-Ghaafir exchanged
  • Urdu translation not showing after first use
  • Missing ayahs in Surah Al-Fateh
  • Tafseer of last ayah of every surah not playing
  • Mistakes in 'Surah al Takeer'
  • Punctuation errors in Surah Kahf
  • Mistakes in zair n zabar of Arabic texts
  • Fatha and kasera are misplaced
  • Mistake in Surah Baqara Ayat 2 (لِلمتقین)
  • Mistakes in 'zair n zabar'
  • Mistakes in Sur An Naas (SHARRI vs SHRRA)
  • Wifi problem message: 'Enable 3G LGT/ wifi for Audio'
  • App not working, requires 3G LTE / wifi for audio

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add all surahs for root verse Urdu translation
  • Add English translation
  • Add English word-for-word translation with audio
  • Add verse repeat option for memorization
  • Add word highlighting feature for difficult words
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  • Add sharing and copy options
  • Add dark mode
  • Add option for word-by-word meaning and verse translation simultaneously
  • Change Ayat numbers from Urdu to English
  • Add more themes

In-app purchases

None

Quranic Understanding

No in-app purchases

None

Learn Qur'an

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quranic Understanding free?
Quranic Understanding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Qur'an free?
Learn Qur'an is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quranic Understanding or Learn Qur'an?
Quranic Understanding is rated higher. Quranic Understanding averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Learn Qur'an averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.
Do Quranic Understanding or Learn Qur'an have ads?
Neither Quranic Understanding nor Learn Qur'an shows ads.

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