Comparison

TaqReader vs نهج البلاغه

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

Head to head
About

TaqReader

This application allows users to download and read EPUB files directly from web links. It offers a straightforward way to access and organize digital books for a convenient reading experience.

Highlights
  • Download EPUB files from links
  • Read EPUB files
  • Simple interface
  • Fast performance
  • Reliable reading
Features
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Simple, fast, reliable and free epub reader. Just enter a link to an epub file, download it and read it :)

About

نهج البلاغه

Access the complete collection of sermons, letters, and sayings of Imam Ali, with original Arabic text and Persian/English translations. Features offline access, advanced search, customizable themes, and daily wisdom.

Highlights
  • Complete collection of sermons, letters, and sayings
  • Arabic original with Persian and English translations
  • Offline access, no internet required
  • Advanced word search across all languages
  • Customizable display (themes, font size, line spacing)
  • Daily short saying feature
  • Bookmarks and reading history
Features
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Nahj al-Balagha — "the path of eloquence" — is what al-Sharif al-Radi gathered of the sermons, letters and sayings of Imam Ali. This app carries the whole of it: 241 sermons, 79 letters and 480 sayings, in the Arabic original with Persian and English translations. Everything is on your device. No account, no connection, nothing to download after you install it. • The complete book, unabridged • Read the Arabic alone, the translation alone, or both together • Amiri naskh or Vazirmatn for the Arabic, with or without diacritics • Search every word across all three languages, with the match highlighted where it stands — diacritics and Persian or Arabic letter forms are matched for you, so كتاب and کتاب find the same lines • Browse by sermon, by letter, by saying, or by subject • Bookmarks, reading history, and a card that remembers where you stopped • One short saying each day, at a time you choose — off unless you ask for it • Light, sepia and dark themes; adjustable type size and line spacing • Interface in Persian, Arabic or English — نهج‌البلاغه، گردآوردهٔ سید رضی از خطبه‌ها، نامه‌ها و حکمت‌های امام علی علیه‌السلام. این برنامه همهٔ کتاب را در خود دارد: ۲۴۱ خطبه، ۷۹ نامه و ۴۸۰ حکمت، با متن عربی و ترجمهٔ فارسی و انگلیسی. همه چیز روی دستگاه شماست؛ نه حساب کاربری می‌خواهد، نه اینترنت، و پس از نصب چیزی دانلود نمی‌شود. • کتاب کامل و بی‌کم‌وکاست، با نمایش فقط عربی، فقط ترجمه، یا هر دو کنار هم • جست‌وجو در هر سه زبان با نشان‌گذاری عبارت؛ اعراب و شکل حروف خودکار یکسان می‌شود • مرور بر پایهٔ خطبه، نامه، حکمت یا موضوع • نشان‌گذاری، تاریخچهٔ خواندن و کارت «ادامهٔ خواندن» • هر روز یک حکمت کوتاه، در ساعتی که خودتان انتخاب می‌کنید • رنگ صفحهٔ روشن، کاهی و تاریک؛ اندازهٔ خط و فاصلهٔ سطرها قابل تنظیم — نهج البلاغة، ما جمعه الشريف الرضي من خطب أمير المؤمنين علي عليه السلام ورسائله وحكمه. يحمل هذا التطبيق الكتاب كاملًا: ٢٤١ خطبة و٧٩ رسالة و٤٨٠ حكمة، بالنص العربي مع الترجمة الفارسية والإنجليزية، من دون اتصال بالإنترنت. • عرض النص وحده، أو الترجمة وحدها، أو الاثنين معًا • بحث في اللغات الثلاث مع إبراز موضع الكلمة • تصفح حسب الخطبة أو الرسالة أو الحكمة أو الموضوع • المحفوظات وسجل القراءة ومتابعة القراءة من حيث توقفت • حكمة قصيرة كل يوم في الوقت الذي تختاره • ألوان صفحة فاتحة وسمراء وداكنة، وحجم خط قابل للضبط التطبيق مجاني تدعمه الإعلانات، والنص غير محجوب خلف أي دفع.

Screenshots

TaqReader4 screens
نهج البلاغه4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TaqReader at none against نهج البلاغه's shown. TaqReader also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 18) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). نهج البلاغه's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 59%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

نهج البلاغه holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaqReader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of TaqReader's written reviews are positive against 78% of نهج البلاغه's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, نهج البلاغه every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
TaqReader versus نهج البلاغه: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaqReaderنهج البلاغه
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadan Ali Abu Hayzahfaizahmad dae

Customer experience

TaqReader

All ratings1,067 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral12.4%
Negative28.8%

نهج البلاغه

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

TaqReader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Audiobook playback issues
  • Inconsistent page/progress tracking
  • Subscription/purchase problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve iPad/iOS compatibility and features
  • Implement annotation and highlighting tools
  • Add custom folder organization for books

نهج البلاغه

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TaqReader

No in-app purchases

None

نهج البلاغه

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaqReader free?
TaqReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is نهج البلاغه free?
نهج البلاغه is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TaqReader or نهج البلاغه?
نهج البلاغه is rated higher. TaqReader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while نهج البلاغه averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do TaqReader or نهج البلاغه have ads?
نهج البلاغه shows ads; TaqReader does not.
Which is updated more often, TaqReader or نهج البلاغه?
TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, and نهج البلاغه every 4 months. Most recently, TaqReader was updated on November 11, 2026 and نهج البلاغه on November 7, 2026.

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