Al vs NahjulBalaghah
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al
This app provides audio lessons, recording tools, and reference materials for Islamic seminary students. It features a comprehensive dictionary and library to aid in the study of Jurisprudence and its principles.
- Thousands of audio lessons for all academic levels
- Record, organize, and share course content
- Index of topics in Jurisprudence and Usul
- Dictionary of technical terms
- General library of textbooks and sources
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We thank Allah Almighty for facilitating the production of this distinguished application, which includes important and useful features for the seekers of knowledge in their studies, with a modern design, state of the art tools, and a user-friendly interface. Some features of this application include: First: Audio lessons included for all academic levels in the Hawza Ilmiyyah (Islamic Seminary) - from the Muqaddimat (introductory level) to the Sutooh al-Ulya (upper-intermediate level) - as it contains more than thirteen thousand audio files. Second: The possibility of recording and organizing courses, adding lesson titles and professor name, then sharing it with others. Third: A guide that includes an index of topics in the science of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Principles of Jurisprudence (Usul). This allows the user to access the specific books that address the selected topic. Fourth: A Dictionary of Jurisprudence and Principles of Jurisprudence, which contains an explanation of most of the techincal terms and phrases of these disciplines, and is easy to access and search. In addition to all of this, the application includes a general library that includes textbooks and sources that seminary students need in their studies, as well as other useful features that are scattered in other applications. We ask our community to provide us with their valuable feedback to enable us to develop and improve so that the application becomes beneficial to all students of the seminary. May Allah Almighty honor them and guide them to what He loves and is pleased with.
NahjulBalaghah
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Discover Nahjul Balaghah in a focused English reading experience designed for daily study and reflection. Built from the app's English dataset and aligned with the core presentation on nahjulbalaghah.com, this app gives you a modern and reliable way to engage with the teachings of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). COMPLETE ENGLISH COLLECTION • 240 Sermons • 79 Letters • 480 Sayings • Preface and source context where available **STUDY TOOLS THAT HELP YOU STAY CONSISTENT** Daily Wisdom & Reading Reminders Schedule daily wisdom notifications by content type and set reading reminders at your preferred time. Fast Search Across the Full Library Search by keyword or section number across sermons, letters, and sayings. Bookmarks That Stay Organized Save important passages and return to them quickly during study. English Text-to-Speech Listen with built-in English TTS, voice selection, and background playback support. Custom Reading Experience • Adjustable font sizes and line spacing • Multiple elegant reading fonts • Seven themes with light/dark support • Layout optimized for long sessions Share Meaningful Passages Share text with flexible options for title, content, and source formatting. Biographies & Context Access supporting biography content to better understand key figures and references. OFFLINE-FIRST READING All text content is bundled in the app, so your reading experience remains available without a constant internet connection. ABOUT NAHJUL BALAGHAH Nahjul Balaghah (Peak of Eloquence) is a classical collection compiled by Sharif Razi in the 10th century, containing sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to Imam Ali (AS). This English experience supports personal study, reflection, and learning. Download now and begin a deeper, more consistent study journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Al at 17.0 against NahjulBalaghah's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Al | NahjulBalaghah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.3 GB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohammed Al-saffar | Ismail Safwat |
In-app purchases
Al
No in-app purchases
NahjulBalaghah
No in-app purchases
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