# Telawa vs Redz

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Telawa at none against Redz's 8. Telawa also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Redz's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 50). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redz sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Telawa asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Telawa against 4.7 for Redz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redz has 1.5K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Telawa ships an update every 11 days, Redz weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telawa | Redz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telawa/id1521928077/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redz-explore-content-nearby/id6449230971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Softmills Technology International](https://appshunter.io/developer/684844158) | [Homyt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509344920) |

## What reviewers say

### Telawa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telawa/id1521928077)

This Islamic app facilitates shared Quran reading and Khatma management. It encourages mutual support for increased Quranic engagement, offering various reading views and group features for memorization and competition. Users can also enjoy supplications, recitations, and live audio sessions.

**Highlights:** Read Quran together, Create and manage Khatma, Page and Ayah view options, Form groups for memorization, Listen to supplications and recitations, Participate in live audio sessions, Listen to Quran radio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Redz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redz-explore-content-nearby/id6449230971)

This social media app displays content based on geographical location, allowing users to discover trending videos, hot topics, and recent posts near them or in any chosen location. Users can share their own content to be seen by others in specific areas, fostering local influence and global awareness.

**Highlights:** View content by current or chosen location, Share videos to specific locations, Discover trending videos and hot topics, See latest posts from friends and followers, Explore global content by changing location, Become influential in your local area

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Star Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Diamond Monthly | $79.99 | per month |
| Star Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Crown Monthly | $199.99 | per month |
| Diamond Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Crown Yearly | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🔓 No censorship or suppression of content
- 👍 Allows free expression of views
- 🌍 Diverse and global content
- 💰 Ability to earn money from content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of translation and language support
- 🔒 Concerns over privacy and data collection
- 🌐 Geographically limited content and features
- 🤖 Potential for misuse or spread of misinformation

**Reported bugs**

- Posting issues due to location service requirement
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Slow loading and buffering of content
- Alignment and display issues with user interface
- Inability to delete or unsend direct messages

**Requested features**

- Add repost/share feature
- Increase video length limit
- Improve editing and content creation tools
- Implement translation and language support
- Expand global availability and content diversity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telawa free?

Telawa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Redz free?

Redz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Telawa or Redz?

Telawa is rated higher. Telawa averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Redz averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Telawa or Redz have ads?

Redz shows ads; Telawa does not.

### Which is updated more often, Telawa or Redz?

Telawa ships an update every 11 days, and Redz weekly. Most recently, Telawa was updated on November 3, 2026 and Redz on November 3, 2026.

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