Shia Library vs Softly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shia Library
Access a vast collection of Islamic and Shia books in multiple languages with a user-friendly interface. Download, manage, and read content offline, with frequent updates and organizational tools. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and search functionality.
- Extensive Islamic and Shia book collection
- Multi-language support
- Offline book downloads
- User-friendly interface
- Frequent content updates
- Favorites and Downloads organization
- Dark and Light modes
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Shia Library provides an easy-to-use, full-featured reading experience that allows users to download and access valuable books about Islam and Shia teachings in multiple languages. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, the app offers a clean interface that makes reading, managing, and sharing books effortless. Content is updated frequently to ensure users always have access to reliable and relevant resources. Key Features: Access a growing collection of Islamic and Shia books in different languages Completely free — no charges and no advertisements Simple, clean, and user-friendly interface Frequently updated content Download and delete books at any time Favorites and Downloads tabs for easy organization Dark Mode & Light Mode for comfortable reading Built-in search to quickly find books and content Shia Library is built to make authentic knowledge accessible, organized, and distraction-free—anytime, anywhere. Terms and Conditions: https://policy.rataiy.site/Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Softly
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Softly reads you to sleep. Beloved classic bedtime stories — The Wind in the Willows, Peter Rabbit, and more timeless tales — narrated in a calm, gentle voice, wrapped in a warm candlelit design with no harsh blue light to keep you awake. DRIFT OFF, GENTLY • A soothing narrator reads each story softly • Layer in ambience — soft rain or a crackling fireplace • Set a sleep timer and let the story fade you to sleep • Chapters roll on quietly, so you never reach for your phone • The story eases out on its own when it ends A LITTLE LIBRARY OF CLASSICS Timeless, public-domain stories and gentle verses, chosen to unwind to — read low and slow. GENTLE BY DESIGN Warm amber "Lamplight" design, easy on the eyes at night. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Just a story to fall asleep to. Sweet dreams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Softly at every 3 days against Shia Library's every 5 months. Softly also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shia Library ships an update every 5 months, Softly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shia Library | Softly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 245 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reza Ataiy | MATTHEW MALHAM |
In-app purchases
Shia Library
No in-app purchases
Softly
No in-app purchases
Questions
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