Comparison

Tafheem ul Quran App vs Lantern Keeper

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

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About

Tafheem ul Quran App

Explore the comprehensive Tafseer of the Quran by Syed Abul Ala Maududi. This app offers word-by-word translation, recitation, and detailed explanations of verses, addressing modern-day issues.

Highlights
  • Complete Tafheem ul Quran
  • Complete Tafseer
  • Word by Word Translation
  • Customizable Font Sizes
  • Save Bookmarks
  • Quran Recitation
Features
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**Tafheem-ul-Quran (تفہیم القرآن)**, meaning *“Towards the Understanding of the Qur'an,”* is one of the most renowned Urdu Tafseers of the Holy Quran, written by the distinguished Islamic scholar **Syed Abul Ala Maududi (Maulana Maududi)**. Maulana Maududi devoted approximately **30 years** to completing Tafheem-ul-Quran. In this remarkable work, he explains Quranic verses with references to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), historical context, and the circumstances surrounding the revelation of verses. One of the distinguishing features of Tafheem-ul-Quran is its detailed discussion of the issues faced by the modern world in general and the Muslim community in particular. Its clear, thoughtful, and relevant explanations continue to help readers understand the teachings and message of the Holy Quran. Maulana Maududi authored more than 100 books covering Islam and various aspects of individual and collective Muslim life. Tafheem-ul-Quran remains one of his most widely read and influential works. ## APP FEATURES * Complete **Tafheem-ul-Quran Tafseer** * All **6 Volumes of Tafheem-ul-Quran** * Complete Holy Quran * Complete Quran with Urdu Translation * Quran Audio Recitation * Listen to Quran recitation Ayah by Ayah * Word-by-Word Quran Translation * Word-by-Word Color Feature * Easy Quran and Tafseer Reading * Customizable Arabic Font Size * Customizable Urdu Font Size * Save and Manage Bookmarks * Easy Navigation between Surahs and Ayahs ## PREMIUM – LIFETIME ACCESS Upgrade to **Lifetime Premium for $1.99 as a one-time purchase** and enjoy an enhanced Quran reading and listening experience. Lifetime Premium includes: * **100% Ad-Free Experience** – No banner, interstitial, or app-open ads * **Complete Arabic & Urdu Translation Audio** * **Detailed Tafheem Tafseer Commentary Audio** * **Mukhtasar Hawashi Footnotes Commentary Audio** * **Full Offline Surah Audio Downloads** Pay once and enjoy Premium features without a recurring subscription. **One-time purchase — no subscription required.** ## AD-FREE ONLY OPTION If you prefer only an ad-free experience without the additional Premium features, a separate **Ad-Free version is available for approximately $0.99/$1 as a one-time purchase**. This option provides a simple Quran reading experience without advertisements. ## READ, LISTEN & UNDERSTAND THE HOLY QURAN Tafheem-ul-Quran brings Quran reading, Urdu translation, Tafseer, word-by-word translation, audio recitation, and detailed commentary together in one convenient application. Whether you want to read the Holy Quran, study Tafheem-ul-Quran, understand individual Quranic words, listen to recitation and translation, or study detailed Tafseer commentary, the app is designed to provide an easy and comfortable experience. We hope **Tafheem-ul-Quran** helps you read, understand, and benefit from the message of the Holy Quran, In Sha Allah. Please share the app with your family and friends so that more people can benefit from it. Your feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.

About

Lantern Keeper

Embark on a magical puzzle adventure that brings Islamic wisdom to life for children. Explore themed chambers, solve over 100 puzzles based on faith principles, and learn through engaging lessons. Designed for kids aged 5 and up, it offers offline play with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • 8 themed puzzle chambers
  • 100+ puzzles with varied mechanics
  • Progressive hint system
  • Educational lessons after correct answers
  • Offline play
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Welcome to The Lantern Keeper — a magical puzzle adventure that brings the timeless wisdom of Islam to life for the next generation. Step into eight beautifully themed chambers and unlock each one by solving puzzles drawn from the heart of the faith: the Five Pillars, the lives of the prophets, the names of Allah, the surahs of the Qur'an, and the timeless teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). WHAT'S INSIDE • 8 themed rooms, each with its own atmosphere and story • 100+ puzzles spanning 8 different mechanics — multiple choice, matching, code locks, sequence puzzles, memory games, and more • Random selection means a fresh experience every playthrough • Progressive hints when kids get stuck — but no shortcuts that skip the learning • Educational lessons after every correct answer, so children walk away knowing more than when they started • A celebration animation when each room is completed, with the items they collected DESIGNED FOR KIDS • Ages 5 and up • No ads, no in-app purchases, no data collection — ever • Plays offline, anywhere • Designed for parents who want their children's screen time to mean something GROUNDED IN AUTHENTIC ISLAMIC TEACHINGS Every puzzle is rooted in the Qur'an and authentic hadith. Topics include: • The Five Pillars of Islam • The 99 names of Allah • The stories of the prophets (peace be upon them) • Daily prayer (salah) and its meaning • The articles of faith (iman) • Manners (akhlaq) and good character • Arabic phrases every Muslim should know May Allah make this a means of guidance and joy for your family.

Screenshots

Tafheem ul Quran App4 screens
Lantern Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lantern Keeper at 5.0 against Tafheem ul Quran App's 3.3. Lantern Keeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Tafheem ul Quran App's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tafheem ul Quran App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lantern Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lantern Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tafheem ul Quran App has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Tafheem ul Quran App versus Lantern Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTafheem ul Quran AppLantern Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkhzar NazirMaaz Iqbal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tafheem ul Quran App

One-time1
  • English$1.99
None

Lantern Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tafheem ul Quran App free?
Tafheem ul Quran App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lantern Keeper free?
Lantern Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tafheem ul Quran App or Lantern Keeper?
Lantern Keeper is rated higher. Tafheem ul Quran App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lantern Keeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tafheem ul Quran App or Lantern Keeper have ads?
Tafheem ul Quran App shows ads; Lantern Keeper does not.

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