Al Hakam vs Red Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al Hakam
This news application provides the latest issue of a historical newspaper every Friday. Users can read articles, download them for offline access, and share content with others. It offers a modern digital experience for a publication with a long legacy.
- Weekly latest issue
- Article downloads
- Share articles
- Save articles for record
- Modern digital interface
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Al Hakam, in its first phase, was launched in 1897 by the Promised Messiah in Qadian, India. Relaunched now in the era of his fifth successor, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Al Hakam is brought to you through the most modern resources and that too in the English language. Read the latest issue every Friday and join the global readership of this newspaper. Download articles, share with friends and family or save them for your record.
Red Wave
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Features at a Glance For Voters: - Mobilise Passionate Progressives: Red Wave turns your passion into meaningful action. Get involved in politics more actively and make a real impact. - Engage Younger Demographics: Share progressive ideas and engage in meaningful conversations through platforms young voters are already using, from social media to messaging apps. - Support in Unlikely Areas: Learn about strategic voting in areas where Labour faces a tough battle. Every vote can contribute to a larger progressive movement. - From Observers to Informed Voters: Access detailed information about local Labour candidates and become a high-information voter. Red Wave makes it easy to stay informed and ready for elections. - Combat the Polarised Media Landscape: Stay updated with progressive views and the latest on Labour candidates. We're committed to providing accurate and timely information, countering misinformation and ensuring the progressive narrative is well represented. For Candidates: - Effortless Campaign Material Sharing: Utilise our user-friendly tools to share promotional images, captivating videos, insightful articles, and direct social media links. Spread your campaign's message further and faster. - Adopt an "All-Out" Strategy: Our platform supports a comprehensive campaign approach, ensuring you leverage every opportunity to secure the largest Labour majority possible. - Event Promotion Made Simple: Easily post details about phone banking, canvassing, #GOTV, and more. Red Wave simplifies the process of finding volunteers ready to support your cause. - Free for Labour Candidates: Focus entirely on your campaign's message and goals without the burden of additional costs. All services on Red Wave are absolutely free for Labour Party candidates. Why Red Wave? Red Wave is designed to meet the unique needs of both Labour Party candidates and supporters. For candidates, our platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance campaign visibility, organisation, and engagement. For users, it's an invaluable resource for staying informed, engaged, and active in the political landscape. Our volunteer-driven team is deeply committed to supporting the Labour movement, offering a user-friendly, cost-free platform for everyone passionate about progressive change. Whether you're a candidate looking to amplify your message or a voter eager to contribute to the movement, Red Wave empowers you to make a difference. Join us in making a wave of change. Discover, share, connect, and mobilise with Red Wave - the essential app for every Labour Party candidate and supporter. Let's create a future where every voice is heard, and every action counts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Red Wave at every 2 weeks against Al Hakam's every 3 months. Al Hakam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). 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.
Al Hakam ships an update every 3 months, Red Wave every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Al Hakam | Red Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Al Shirkatul Islamiyyah | Empirical Magic Ltd |
In-app purchases
Al Hakam
No in-app purchases
Red Wave
No in-app purchases









