Qibla vs Shamel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qibla
This application helps users find the direction of the Qibla without needing an internet connection. Simply download and open the app to get accurate directional guidance.
- Offline Qibla direction
- Simple to use
- No internet required
- Accurate guidance
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Qibla helps Muslims find the direction of the Holy Kaaba accurately and quickly using the device and location services. Features: • Accurate Qibla direction from anywhere in the world • Distance to the Holy Kaaba • Easy-to-use and modern interface • Fast and lightweight performance • Supports Arabic and English • Works using your device compass and location sensors • Privacy-friendly design Whether you are at home, traveling, or in a new location, Qibla helps you determine the correct prayer direction with ease. Permissions: • Location: Used only to calculate the Qibla direction and distance to the Kaaba. • Compass and sensors: Used to determine device orientation. No account registration is required. Qibla is designed to provide a simple, reliable, and accurate experience for Muslims around the world. تطبيق Qibla يساعد المسلمين على تحديد اتجاه القبلة بدقة وسهولة باستخدام البوصلة وموقع الجهاز. المميزات: • تحديد اتجاه القبلة بدقة من أي مكان في العالم • عرض المسافة إلى الكعبة المشرفة • تصميم عصري وسهل الاستخدام • أداء سريع وخفيف • دعم اللغتين العربية والإنجليزية • يعتمد على بوصلة الجهاز وخدمات الموقع • يحترم خصوصية المستخدم سواء كنت في المنزل أو أثناء السفر أو في مكان جديد، يساعدك التطبيق على معرفة اتجاه القبلة الصحيح بسهولة وسرعة. الأذونات المستخدمة: • الموقع الجغرافي: يستخدم فقط لحساب اتجاه القبلة والمسافة إلى الكعبة المشرفة. • البوصلة والحساسات: تستخدم لتحديد اتجاه الجهاز بدقة. لا يتطلب التطبيق إنشاء حساب أو تسجيل دخول. تم تصميم Qibla لتوفير تجربة بسيطة وموثوقة ودقيقة للمسلمين حول العالم.
Shamel
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Elshamel is platform where u can sell anything and buy any product.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shamel at every 2 months against Qibla's every 33 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Qibla ships an update every 33 months, Shamel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qibla | Shamel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Al-rahaal Explorer For General Trading, Training And Development Company | Hyper Design Professional |
In-app purchases
Qibla
No in-app purchases
Shamel
No in-app purchases
