Tafsir e Namoona vs Bayaaz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tafsir e Namoona
This app offers a comprehensive interpretation of the Holy Quran, developed over 15 years by prominent scholars. It is considered a valuable resource for understanding the sacred text.
- Holy Quran interpretation
- Scholarly work
- Extensive development time
- Valuable religious resource
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Tafseer-e-Namoona is considered one of the most valuable contemporary interpretations of the Holy Qur’an available today. The work on this tafseer was carried out over a period of approximately fifteen years through the efforts of a group of prominent scholars under the supervision and patronage of Naser Makarem Shirazi. The tafseer was originally written in the Persian language and has since been translated into several languages, including Arabic and Urdu, making it accessible to a wider audience across the Muslim world. One of the most important features of Tafseer-e-Namoona is its simple and clear language, and its interpretation is directed not only toward scholars but also toward common readers. The Qur’an is a book of life and guidance; therefore, instead of focusing only on literary, grammatical, or philosophical debates, the main focus of this tafseer is to address issues related to the personal, moral, social, and practical life of individuals and society. It connects Qur’anic teachings with real-life problems and modern social issues, helping readers understand how the Qur’an provides guidance for everyday life. Various important topics discussed in the Qur’an are explained in detail in this tafseer, such as Riba (interest), slavery, women’s rights, the philosophy of Hajj, gambling, the prohibition of wine and pork, Islamic Jihad and its objectives, social justice, ethics, family life, and economic principles. Tafseer-e-Namoona highlights the main topic in each verse of the Qur’an and provides additional explanations and background information so that readers do not need to consult multiple external sources to understand the subject. For the better understanding of the general public, the interpretation method has been formulated in simple and fluent language while still comprehensively addressing literary, spiritual, historical, social, ethical, and theological issues discussed in the Qur’an. Complex academic terminology that would limit its use to scholars has largely been avoided except where necessary. For these reasons, Tafseer-e-Namoona is considered one of the most comprehensive, practical, literary, and easily understandable tafseers of the Holy Qur’an in modern times, widely used by students, scholars, and general readers alike. Developed by Mubashir Hassan. Copyright (c) Tafseer e Namoona 2026. All rights reserved.
Bayaaz
An offline archive for Nohas and Ziyaraat, featuring smart filtering by occasion and reciter. It includes a built-in player for practice and customizable text for easy reading. Organize your favorites and access the entire library without an internet connection.
- Offline Noha and Ziyaraat library
- Smart filtering by Munasibat and Reciter
- Built-in player for practice
- Customizable text for reading
- Favorites organization
- Intelligent search with spelling variations
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Bayaaz is a dedicated offline archive built to serve reciters and listeners alike. We wanted to create a space where finding a Kalaam is effortless, which is why the app features smart filtering by Munasibat and Reciter, alongside a built-in player for seamless practice. Every detail is designed to provide a focused, distraction-free environment. From an intelligent search that understands different spelling variations, to customizable text for clear reading on the Mimbar, Bayaaz truly lives up to it's name in our opinion. You can organize your go-to Kalaams in your Favorites and access the entire library, including essential Ziyaraat, without ever needing an internet connection. Maintained entirely by volunteers, the app automatically updates with new additions. This archive grows through the shared efforts of the community, and we humbly invite you to help preserve our heritage by submitting lyrics through "Settings > Add Lyrics or applying as a volunteer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bayaaz at every 2 days against Tafsir e Namoona's every 3 weeks. Tafsir e Namoona's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tafsir e Namoona against 5.0 for Bayaaz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Tafsir e Namoona ships an update every 3 weeks, Bayaaz every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tafsir e Namoona | Bayaaz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syed Shabbar Rizvi | Syed Muhammad Abbas Haider Taqvi |
Customer experience
Tafsir e Namoona
Bayaaz
In-app purchases
Tafsir e Namoona
No in-app purchases
Bayaaz
No in-app purchases







