QBytes vs Thaqlain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QBytes
This app offers daily podcasts to help users understand and apply the teachings of the Qur’an to their daily lives. It provides a comfortable way to navigate religious content and integrate its wisdom into everyday experiences.
- Daily podcasts
- Qur'an teachings
- Practical application
- Navigating religious content
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With daily podcasts, covering different topics, QBytes allows us to comfortably navigate the Qur’an and shows you how to apply its teachings to your life. Click here to view our terms of use: https://www.qbytesapp.com/terms.html
Thaqlain
Access a vast library of Islamic content, including videos, shorts, blogs, and slideshows, organized by themes and topics. Learn without social media distractions and discover inspiring, knowledgeable material. The platform is funded by individuals who support its mission to transform digital Islamic content consumption.
- Organized Islamic content by themes
- Inspiring videos and series
- Short-form video content
- Blogs and articles
- Informative slideshows
- Ad-free learning experience
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An app by Thaqlain, a well-recognised digital media platform of the School of Ahlulbayt. Thaqlain is trusted by eminent scholars and millions of users worldwide. With this app, you can: - Learn without being dependent on social media - Browse neatly organised Islamic content by themes, topics, and tags. - Watch highly inspiring and knowledgeable videos and series - Watch shorts (fresh content under 90 seconds) - Read blogs that draw knowledge from valuable lectures and books - Watch Slideshows giving you key information in less than 10 images - Learn more with fewer distractions The app’s unique features include: No Ads or Click-bait: We won’t be featuring any native advertisements to spoil your viewing experience. A Powerful Explore Tab: Find various content types organised into categories and subcategories for the first time on an Islamic learning app. A Dynamic Home: The Home Tab will showcase the most relevant content for current and upcoming Islamic events. This app is funded by many amazing individuals who believe in Thaqlain’s goal to change the way we currently browse digital Islamic content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thaqlain at none against QBytes's 2. QBytes's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. QBytes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Thaqlain asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QBytes against 5.0 for Thaqlain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
QBytes ships an update every 8 days, Thaqlain monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QBytes | Thaqlain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | QFatima Ltd | THAQLAIN MEDIA LIMITED |
Customer experience
QBytes
Thaqlain
In-app purchases
QBytes
- 1 Month Subscription$0.991 Month
- 1 Year Subscription$9.991 Year
Thaqlain
No in-app purchases
