Islam Channel vs Thaqlain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Islam Channel
Explore a diverse range of original Islamic content, including inspirational programs, documentaries, films, and dramas from a Muslim perspective. Watch live TV, create playlists, and download favorites for offline viewing.
- Original Islamic content
- Live TV with pause/rewind
- 7-day TV guide
- Downloadable content for offline viewing
- Customizable playlists
- Cross-device viewing
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Discover original content developed for a Muslim audience Broadcasting worldwide in English from London, Islam Channel develops original content tailored to a Muslim audience. We create content from a Muslim perspective, telling the stories of relevance to the Muslim experience, from ordinary people doing extraordinary things to prominent experts, scholars and leaders from the UK and around the world. Inspirational & entertaining Islamic programmes Discover inspirational religious, current affairs, lifestyle, entertainment, food, history, factual and finance shows as well as documentaries, films and drama. Hand-picked movies, series & documentaries from around the Muslim world Explore the latest films, dramas and documentaries carefully curated from the Muslim world, showcasing the diversity and plurality of the global Muslim experience. Enjoy the ultimate viewing experience with all the latest features - Download your favourites to watch offline - Pause, restart & rewind live TV, 7 day TV guide - Create your playlist: films, documentaries & series - Continue watching across all devices https://islamchannel.tv/privacy-policy-2/
Thaqlain
Access a vast library of Islamic content, including videos, shorts, blogs, and slideshows, organized by themes and topics. Learn without social media distractions and discover inspiring, knowledgeable material. The platform is funded by individuals who support its mission to transform digital Islamic content consumption.
- Organized Islamic content by themes
- Inspiring videos and series
- Short-form video content
- Blogs and articles
- Informative slideshows
- Ad-free learning experience
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An app by Thaqlain, a well-recognised digital media platform of the School of Ahlulbayt. Thaqlain is trusted by eminent scholars and millions of users worldwide. With this app, you can: - Learn without being dependent on social media - Browse neatly organised Islamic content by themes, topics, and tags. - Watch highly inspiring and knowledgeable videos and series - Watch shorts (fresh content under 90 seconds) - Read blogs that draw knowledge from valuable lectures and books - Watch Slideshows giving you key information in less than 10 images - Learn more with fewer distractions The app’s unique features include: No Ads or Click-bait: We won’t be featuring any native advertisements to spoil your viewing experience. A Powerful Explore Tab: Find various content types organised into categories and subcategories for the first time on an Islamic learning app. A Dynamic Home: The Home Tab will showcase the most relevant content for current and upcoming Islamic events. This app is funded by many amazing individuals who believe in Thaqlain’s goal to change the way we currently browse digital Islamic content.
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Verdict
Islam Channel and Thaqlain both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Thaqlain's written reviews are positive against 66% of Islam Channel's. Thaqlain also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Islam Channel's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Islam Channel against 5.0 for Thaqlain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Islam Channel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thaqlain's.
Islam Channel ships an update every 5 months, Thaqlain monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Islam Channel | Thaqlain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Islam Channel Limited | Thaqlain |
Customer experience
Islam Channel
Thaqlain
In-app purchases
Islam Channel
No in-app purchases
Thaqlain
No in-app purchases
