Comparison

Rateel vs GBH ESS

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

Head to head
About

Rateel

Identify Quran reciters and surahs simply by listening to audio. Browse and download favorite recitations, and check prayer times with countdowns.

Highlights
  • Identify reciter from audio
  • Identify surah from audio
  • Browse and download recitations
  • New user-friendly design
  • View prayer times
  • Prayer time countdown
Features
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Rateel is a free app that lets you know the reciter of any Quran audio. By only listening to the audio, Rateel provides you all the information you need, such as the name of the reciter, and what surah (chapter) he is reciting. Download it now - A new design offers you an easier and better experience - It enables you to identify the reciter’s name of any of your favorite Quran recitations - You can browse and download in Library your favorite recitations - Check the prayer times, as well as the exact minutes left for the call of prayer

About

GBH ESS

Features
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GBH ESS – Employee Self-Service GBH ESS empowers employees to manage their HR needs anytime, anywhere. With a secure and intuitive interface, employees can track attendance using GPS geofencing, submit expense requests with file uploads, view and update their profiles, and receive instant HR notifications. Enjoy seamless authentication, robust data security, and a modern design tailored for productivity. Key Features: • Secure login with biometric authentication and encrypted data • GPS-based attendance tracking with geofencing • Effortless expense request submission and file upload • Employee profile management and real-time updates • Push notifications for HR alerts and reminders • Modern, responsive design with smooth animations Experience the future of HR self-service with GBH ESS—your essential HR companion on the go!

Screenshots

Rateel4 screens
GBH ESS4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rateel and GBH ESS are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Rateel versus GBH ESS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRateelGBH ESS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (119 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings119 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerstc labGBH-GETS

Bugs and requests

Rateel

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Reciter recognition not working
  • Prayer time inaccuracies
  • Weak/fabricated hadiths in interpretations
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Issues with reading progress saving
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  • UI glitches in landscape mode
  • Fails to recognize known reciters
  • Problems with prayer time changes
  • Search by telawa removed
  • Red and purple separators not working

Requested features

30 requests
  • Add a prayer alarm with automatic activation
  • Add a reminder for tasbih and salawat on the Prophet
  • Add sleep supplications
  • Change the 'press after reading' button to be larger and centered
  • Add a version for smartwatches
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  • Increase font thickness and darkness
  • Adjust numbering in morning/evening supplications
  • Add a section for Ruqyah
  • Add spacing or visual separators for notes under supplications
  • Add widgets
  • Add a feature to repeat playback automatically
  • Add comprehensive supplications
  • Increase font size for Quran surahs
  • Allow customization of individual prayer notifications
  • Add a feature to mark reading progress
  • Add support for other recitations (Rewayat)
  • Add option to mark listening progress
  • Add Mecca/Medina classification for verses/surahs
  • Add a version for smart TVs
  • Add iPad version
  • Add voice recognition feature
  • Add search by telawa feature
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Add dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard
  • Add more reciters and sheikhs
  • Add a countdown timer for the tasbih
  • Make the tasbih counter accessible by tapping anywhere
  • Improve accessibility for the visually impaired (VoiceOver compatibility)
  • Add option to remove full-screen reading mode

GBH ESS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rateel

No in-app purchases

None

GBH ESS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rateel free?
Rateel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GBH ESS free?
GBH ESS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rateel or GBH ESS have ads?
Neither Rateel nor GBH ESS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rateel or GBH ESS?
Rateel ships an update every 3 weeks, and GBH ESS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rateel was updated on October 21, 2026 and GBH ESS on October 28, 2026.

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