Comparison

TaqReader vs Faal

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 and efficient reading experience for digital books.

Highlights
  • EPUB reader
  • Download from links
  • Fast performance
  • Reliable functionality
  • Free to use
Features
Currently charting
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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

Faal

Access the complete works of Hafez on your device. Set an intention, draw a ghazal, and read its interpretation. Browse, search, and share poems offline.

Highlights
  • Draw a ghazal with intention
  • Read poem and interpretation
  • Browse full collection
  • Search verses and interpretations
  • Share poems
  • Offline access to poetry
Features
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فال حافظ همان تجربه آشناست: نیت می‌کنی، دل را آرام می‌گیری، فال می‌گیری و غزلی که برایت گشوده می‌شود را با تفسیر همراه می‌خوانی. در بخش خانه، فهرست غزلیات را می‌بینی و هر غزل را باز می‌کنی. در بخش جستجو، هم در متن شعر و هم در تفسیر می‌گردی تا سریع به غزل مورد نظر برسی. صفحه هر غزل، عنوان شماره‌دار، متن شعر و بخش جداگانه تفسیر را نشان می‌دهد و با اشتراک‌گذاری می‌توانی همان غزل را برای دیگران بفرستی. دیوان روی دستگاه توست؛ برای خواندن و گرفتن فال به حساب کاربری نیاز نداری و برای خود اشعار به اینترنت وابسته نیستی. رابط کاربری برای فارسی در نظر گرفته شده است. چه فال را به‌عنوان سنت و تفکر بگیری و چه صرفاً عاشق شعر حافظ باشی، این اپ ساده می‌ماند: فال، خانه، جستجو، خواندن، اشتراک‌گذاری. این اپ صرفاً برای سرگرمی و سنت فرهنگی است و جایگزین مشورت تخصصی نیست. --------------------------------------------- Faal-e Hafez brings the familiar ritual of opening the Divan of Hafez to your phone: set your intention, take a faal, and read the ghazal that opens for you—along with a concise interpretation. Browse the full collection from the home tab, or find a ghazal instantly by searching the verses and interpretations. Open any poem for a clean reading view: numbered ghazal title, the poem text, and a separate interpretation section. Share a ghazal with friends through the system share sheet. The divan lives on your device, so you can read and take faal without an account and without relying on a network connection for the poetry itself. The interface is tuned for Persian: right-to-left layout where it matters and a dark, readable presentation. Whether you use faal as tradition, reflection, or simply love Hafez’s poetry, this app keeps the experience simple: faal, browse, search, read, share. Entertainment / cultural tradition only; not a substitute for professional advice.

Screenshots

TaqReader4 screens
Faal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Faal at 5.0 against TaqReader's 4.4. Faal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). TaqReader's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). 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

Faal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaqReader has 1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Faal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, Faal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
TaqReader versus Faal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaqReaderFaal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#90 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadan Ali Abu HayzahMorteza Pourreza

Customer experience

TaqReader

All ratings1,044 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.0%

Faal

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Faal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TaqReader

No in-app purchases

None

Faal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaqReader free?
TaqReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faal free?
Faal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TaqReader or Faal?
Faal is rated higher. TaqReader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Faal averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TaqReader or Faal have ads?
Neither TaqReader nor Faal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaqReader or Faal?
TaqReader ships an update every 6 weeks, and Faal every 2 days. Most recently, TaqReader was updated on October 14, 2026 and Faal on October 2, 2026.

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