JawiKey vs eFidyah
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JawiKey
This keyboard layout enables users to type in Jawi script using a phonetic arrangement familiar to QWERTY users. It includes Jawi-specific characters not found on standard Arabic keyboards, making Jawi typing more intuitive.
- Phonetic Jawi keyboard layout
- QWERTY-based arrangement
- Supports Jawi-specific characters
- Intuitive typing experience
- Compatible with iOS devices
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JawiKey is a Keyboard Layout that supports Jawi characters using the Phonetic Method. Typing is more natural because the arrangement is according to the normal QWERTY keyboard. Example: A = ا, B = ب, C = چ, D = د , E = ع , F = ف, to Z = ز Compared to the normal iOS Arabic Keyboard, JawiKey also supports Jawi specific letters such as: چ ، ڠ، ۏ and more.
eFidyah
This utility app allows users to conveniently make fidyah payments online. It features a calculator to determine payment amounts and enables users to pay for themselves or on behalf of others. Designed for Johoreans, it simplifies the process of fulfilling religious obligations.
- Online fidyah payments
- Fidyah calculator
- Pay for self
- Pay on behalf of others
- Designed for Johoreans
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The eFidyah app, developed by Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Johor, helps users, especially Johoreans, make fidyah payments online. It includes a fidyah calculator to assist users in determining the amount they need to pay. Users can pay for themselves or act as a representative to make payments on behalf of others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JawiKey at 11.0 against eFidyah's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | JawiKey | eFidyah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nuzaihan Kamalluddin | MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM NEGERI JOHOR |
Customer experience
JawiKey
eFidyah
In-app purchases
JawiKey
No in-app purchases
eFidyah
No in-app purchases








