Comparison

INDIAN PENAL CODE vs Shia Journey

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

Head to head
About

INDIAN PENAL CODE

Access the complete Indian Penal Code with all chapters and sections. Features include search, bookmarking, sharing, and a unique voice assistant to read sections aloud. Essential for legal professionals, students, and the general public.

Highlights
  • Complete IPC coverage
  • Searchable chapters and sections
  • Bookmark favorite sections
  • Share sections easily
  • Voice assistant for reading sections
  • Offline access
Features
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A Complete reference for Indian Penal Code. Covers all Chapters and Sections of IPC. Search for informations from any Chapters or Sections. Bookmark a section to refer later. Share a section with your friends. Let the App read out, a section for you. Yes, you heard it right, this App comes with a Voice Assistant. A must have App for Lawyers, Advocates, Law Students and General Indian Public.

About

Shia Journey

This app serves as a comprehensive Islamic resource for Shia Muslims, offering the Quran, prayers, Islamic dates, and historical texts. It facilitates daily worship, learning, and spiritual organization with features like a Tasbeeh counter and customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Noble Quran reader with translations
  • Extensive collection of Duas and Ziyarat
  • Islamic calendar with Amaal and events
  • Hadith, Sahifa Sajjadiya, and Nahj al-Balagha libraries
  • Tasbeeh counter for daily dhikr
  • Home screen widgets and Wear OS support
Features
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Shia Journey is a complete Islamic companion designed for the Shia Muslim community. Read, reflect, and stay connected with Quran, duas, ziyarat, prayer times, Islamic dates, Amaal, Hadith, Sahifa Sajjadiya, Nahj al-Balagha, Tasbeeh, favorites, and more in one beautifully organized app. Whether you are building a daily routine, looking up an important dua, checking Salah times, reading Quran with translations, or following Islamic events, Shia Journey brings essential Shia resources together in a clean and easy-to-use experience. Key features: • Noble Quran: Read the Quran with Arabic text, translations, bookmarks, favorites, and continue reading support. • Duas and Ziyarat: Browse a growing collection of duas, ziyarat, munajat, daily supplications, and devotional texts. • Islamic Calendar and Amaal: Follow Hijri dates, Islamic occasions, monthly Amaal, recommended acts, and important events. • Hadith Library: Explore Hadith content in a focused reading experience with saved items and easy navigation. • Sahifa Sajjadiya: Read the supplications of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a.s.) in a dedicated library. • Nahj al-Balagha: Study sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ali (a.s.). • Masumeen Biographies: Learn about the Fourteen Masumeen with names, titles, and biographical information. • Tasbeeh Counter: Keep count of daily dhikr with a calm and focused digital Tasbeeh experience. • Favorites and Saved Items: Save Quran, duas, hadith, Sahifa, Nahj, and other content for quick access. • Search and Quick Access: Find Islamic resources faster across the app’s library. • Proactive Notifications: Get notified for aamal, events, moon sighting. • Home Screen Widgets: Stay connected with prayer times, Quran progress, verse reminders, and daily Islamic content from your home screen. Widgets update as location changes. • Wear OS Tiles and Complications: Use Shia Journey on your Wear OS watch with tiles for next prayer, prayer times, and verse reminders, plus complications for next prayer, location, and date on supported watch faces. Shia Journey is built to support daily worship, learning, reflection, and spiritual organization for Shia Muslims worldwide. Download Shia Journey and keep your essential Shia Islamic tools with you every day.

Screenshots

INDIAN PENAL CODE4 screens
Shia Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shia Journey at none against INDIAN PENAL CODE's 2. Shia Journey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). INDIAN PENAL CODE's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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. INDIAN PENAL CODE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shia Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shia Journey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of INDIAN PENAL CODE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shia Journey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INDIAN PENAL CODE ships an update every 6 weeks, Shia Journey weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
INDIAN PENAL CODE versus Shia Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDIAN PENAL CODEShia Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperV PUGAZHENTHIHusaynia Islamic Society of Seattle

Customer experience

INDIAN PENAL CODE

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

Shia Journey

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

INDIAN PENAL CODE

Subscriptions1
  • IPC PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade to IPC - Pro$0.99
None

Shia Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is INDIAN PENAL CODE free?
INDIAN PENAL CODE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shia Journey free?
Shia Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, INDIAN PENAL CODE or Shia Journey?
Shia Journey is rated higher. INDIAN PENAL CODE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shia Journey averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do INDIAN PENAL CODE or Shia Journey have ads?
INDIAN PENAL CODE shows ads; Shia Journey does not.
Which is updated more often, INDIAN PENAL CODE or Shia Journey?
INDIAN PENAL CODE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shia Journey weekly. Most recently, INDIAN PENAL CODE was updated on November 4, 2026 and Shia Journey on November 6, 2026.

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