Comparison

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير vs The Complete Islamic Library

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

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About

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير

This app provides the Tafsir of the Quran by Ibn Kathir, a highly regarded Islamic commentary. It details the Imam's methods, including using Quranic verses, Sunnah, and the sayings of companions and followers. The app also focuses on linguistic aspects, hadith criticism, and reasons for revelation.

Highlights
  • Tafsir by Ibn Kathir
  • Quranic interpretation methods
  • Quran by Quran interpretation
  • Quran by Sunnah interpretation
  • Linguistic analysis
  • Hadith criticism
  • Reasons for revelation
Features
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تفسير القرآن لابن كثير تفسير ابن كثير للإمام الحافظ بن كثير (المتوفى سنة 774 هجرية) من أهم وأشهر ما دون في التفسير المأثور، وهو في هذه الناحية يعتبر الكتاب الثاني بعد كتاب ابن جرير الطبري. مع صغر حجمه ووجازة لفظه وشمول معانيه، ويحظى بقبول واسع بين الناس خاصة وعامة أهم مميزات تفسير ابن كثير اختار الإمام ابن كثير أحسن الطرق في تفسير القرآن الكريم مثل الرواية عن مفسري السلف .. وتفسير ( القرآن بالقرآن ) .. وتفسير ( القرآن بالسنة ) والأحاديث والآثار المسندة إلى أصحابها .. وكذلك تفسير ( القرآن بأقوال الصحابة والتابعين. ) .. كما اهتم الإمام ابن كثير اللغة وعلومها .. واهتم بالأسانيد ونقدها واهتم بذكر القراءات وأسباب النزول.

About

The Complete Islamic Library

Access a comprehensive collection of Islamic texts, including the Holy Quran with recitations and explanations, Hadith, and scholarly books. Features include prayer times, Qibla direction, and daily Athkar to support your faith journey.

Highlights
  • Complete Holy Quran with recitations
  • Quranic explanations (Tafseer)
  • Prophet Muhammad's Sunnah (Hadith)
  • Location-based prayer times
  • Qibla direction finder
  • Collection of Athkar (remembrances)
  • Library of Islamic books
Features
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Your complete Islamic library in one place for all Muslims and those curious about Islam. The app contains: • The complete Holy Quran • Explanations of the Quran (Tafseer) • Our beloved Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah • The ability to listen to the Quran with your favorite Sheikh’s voice New Features Added: • Prayer times tailored to your location • Qibla direction for your prayers • A comprehensive collection of Athkar (remembrances and supplications) • A library of Islamic books from renowned scholars Our goal is to make it easier for you to access everything you need in one place. While reading the Quran, you can instantly find the meaning behind each verse with a simple tap and choose from a variety of respected scholars. Explore all Hadith from different collections and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Quran by listening to your preferred reciter.

Screenshots

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير4 screens
The Complete Islamic Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: تفسير القرآن لابن كثير at 2.5 against The Complete Islamic Library's 1.0. تفسير القرآن لابن كثير also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). The Complete Islamic Library's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير ships an update monthly, The Complete Islamic Library every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
تفسير القرآن لابن كثير versus The Complete Islamic Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterتفسير القرآن لابن كثيرThe Complete Islamic Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryounes ahmedGhaith Alshehabat

Customer experience

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

The Complete Islamic Library

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

تفسير القرآن لابن كثير

No in-app purchases

None

The Complete Islamic Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is تفسير القرآن لابن كثير free?
تفسير القرآن لابن كثير is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Complete Islamic Library free?
The Complete Islamic Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, تفسير القرآن لابن كثير or The Complete Islamic Library?
تفسير القرآن لابن كثير is rated higher. تفسير القرآن لابن كثير averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Complete Islamic Library averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do تفسير القرآن لابن كثير or The Complete Islamic Library have ads?
Neither تفسير القرآن لابن كثير nor The Complete Islamic Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, تفسير القرآن لابن كثير or The Complete Islamic Library?
تفسير القرآن لابن كثير ships an update monthly, and The Complete Islamic Library every 8 days. Most recently, تفسير القرآن لابن كثير was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Complete Islamic Library on November 4, 2026.

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