Comparison

Al vs ArRahmah

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

Head to head
About

Al

Learn authentic Islamic knowledge from the Quran and Sunnah with teacher supervision. This free platform allows students to track attendance, earn points, and communicate with instructors. Access downloadable audio lessons and join live classes for a comprehensive educational experience.

Highlights
  • Teacher supervision
  • Attendance marking
  • Points calculation
  • WhatsApp communication
  • Downloadable audio
  • Live Zoom classes
Features
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Al-Huda eLearning is a free platform for learning authentic knowledge of Quran and Sunnah under teacher supervision. This App is offered by Al-Huda International Welfare Foundation. Key features - Learn as a student/guest. - Attendance marking and points calculation. - Communication with Group Incharge via WhatsApp. - Download audios. - Listen anywhere anytime. - Live classes on Zoom

About

ArRahmah

This app offers free online Islamic courses and lectures, focusing on Quranic Tafseer and Tajweed. It aims to spread the word of God globally, making Islamic knowledge accessible to everyone regardless of age or background.

Highlights
  • Free online Islamic courses
  • Quranic Tafseer and Tajweed classes
  • Global student accessibility
  • Flexible class schedules
  • Focus on spiritual growth
  • Simplified Arabic learning
Features
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About ArRahmah ArRahmah started its online journey in 2007 from New Jersey, USA and provided weekly Tarjuma, Tafseer and Tajweed classes. It initially catered to the needs of sisters in the area and neighboring states but by the special blessing of Allah swt we now serve students globally. All our humble efforts are only for seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT so each person in Arrahma whether teacher,administration or helpers are all working Fi Sabil Lillah. Classes here are offered absolutely FREE. We only ask for your time, dedication and duas. Teacher's Profile Najiha Hashmi,the founder of Arrahma Institute, is a keen teacher who generously shares her in depth knowledge of the Noble Quran. Her rigorous journey of Quran started in 1987 under the guidance and tutelage of Sister Kulsoom in Lahore . She further benefited from Dr.Anas Nazar who is a renowned Professor of Quranic Tafseer in Islamic institute Lahore.Her ambition and love of Quran led her to her next mentor Dr.Farhat Hashmi, where she earned her diploma in Quranic Tafseer from AlHuda. Besides her religious education,she simultaneously excelled and earned her Masters in Computer Sciences from Lahore. With all the wealth of knowledge bestowed by Allah's mercy alone,she decided to pursue the best of all careers ; خیركم من تعلم القرآن وعلمه Vision: Quran was sent down in Arabic for all. Najiha Hashmi's ambition is to make it viable for all . She founded Arrahma Institute in 1998 as a dream to bring people close to Allah, irrespective of their age,education and background. Thousands of students are currently benefiting from her forthright and simple teaching style, thus making it effortless to master a foreign language. She simplifies the Arabic in a skilful way and explains it in the most comprehensive manner.Her explanation of the text is eloquent,simple and functional and inspires the listener to race to Allah and seek His approval. Learning life lessons and grooming the soul are besides the obvious gains of her brilliant teaching. For herself, her passion for learning has never slowed. She continues to excel in her knowledge of Quran, Hadith and Seerah and benefit others, free of charge, in pursuit of the absolute ecstasy ; Allah Almighty's approval and Jannah! ArRahmah's Aim To spread the word of our Lord to every person regardless of age,education,location or cultural background ... Arrahmah aims at providing very flexible schedule for online classes giving women the freedom to gain knowledge at their own time and place. Why ArRahmah ArRahmah's unique program is not solely designed for students to graduate with a certificate, but to bring about a positive change in their lives and to enlighten them with the nur of Quran by softening their hearts. Quran is taught in such a way that it becomes easy for anyone joining at any stage of the journey. Tafseer course specially aims on ultimately developing the deepest love for The Almighty, who is truly the one worthy of being loved.

Screenshots

Al4 screens
ArRahmah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArRahmah at 100% against Al's 50%. ArRahmah also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArRahmah holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Al's written reviews are positive against 100% of ArRahmah's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Al ships an update every 3 months, ArRahmah every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Al versus ArRahmah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlArRahmah
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlhuda InternationalArrahmah Islamic Institute

Customer experience

Al

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

ArRahmah

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Al

No in-app purchases

None

ArRahmah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Al free?
Al is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArRahmah free?
ArRahmah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Al or ArRahmah?
ArRahmah is rated higher. Al averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ArRahmah averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do Al or ArRahmah have ads?
Neither Al nor ArRahmah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Al or ArRahmah?
Al ships an update every 3 months, and ArRahmah every 3 weeks. Most recently, Al was updated on September 19, 2026 and ArRahmah on July 21, 2026.

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