Hilal vs Nasheed Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hilal
This app offers a comprehensive suite of Islamic resources including the Quran, prayer times, and Qibla direction. It also features a streaming service with curated Turkish, Arabic, and international shows and films for family entertainment.
- Quran, Dua, Hadith access
- Prayer Times and Qibla direction
- Tasbih counter
- Curated Turkish, Arabic, and international shows/films
- Multi-device simultaneous streaming
- Family-friendly entertainment
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Introducing Hilal, your all-in-one platform for enriching your daily life. Explore a vast array of features designed to enhance your spiritual journey, including access to the Quran, Dua, Hadith, Prayer Times, Qibla and Tasbih. Dive into the world of premium entertainment with HilalPlay, where you can discover carefully curated Turkish, Arabic, and international shows and films. From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming dramas, there's something for everyone. And with our seamless streaming experience, you can enjoy your favorite content on any device, anytime, anywhere. With HilalPlay, which is part of our Hilal Super App, strengthen your family bonds by gathering around the screen and immersing yourselves in wholesome entertainment. Plus, enjoy the convenience of simultaneous streaming on multiple devices, so everyone can tune in at the same time. Experience the perfect blend of spirituality and entertainment. Download Hilal now and embark on a journey of enlightenment and enjoyment. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and enjoy Hilal.. Download NOW! Privacy policy: https://hilalplay.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://hilalplay.com/en/terms-of-use
Nasheed Station
Explore a vast collection of Islamic nasheeds from various artists and albums. Create personalized playlists, customize tracks, and download your favorites for offline listening. Advanced search and filtering make finding spiritual music easy.
- Extensive nasheed library
- Artist and album browsing
- Track customization
- Advanced search and filters
- Personalized playlists
- Offline listening
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Discover the beauty of Islamic nasheeds with NasheedStation - the ultimate app for Islamic music lovers! Browse our extensive library of high-quality nasheeds from talented artists and albums, and customize your own tracks for a truly unique listening experience. With advanced search and filter options, personalized playlists, and the ability to download your favorite nasheeds for offline listening, NasheedStation is your one-stop destination for all your spiritual and musical needs. Download the app today and experience the power of Islamic nasheeds like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.nasheedstation.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hilal at 48% against Nasheed Station's 0%. Hilal also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 5). Nasheed Station's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Hilal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nasheed Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hilal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hilal has 4.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Hilal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nasheed Station's.
Hilal ships an update fortnightly, Nasheed Station every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hilal | Nasheed Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) — better | 2.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HILALPLAY, INC. | Muhammad bin Yusrat |
Customer experience
Hilal
Nasheed Station
Bugs and requests
Hilal
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to resume playback from where left off
- Subtitles not synced properly
- Downloading issues, incomplete downloads
- App crashes on certain devices
- Frequent sign-out issues
Requested features
5 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Offline viewing option
- More language subtitle support
- Improved recommendation system
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
Nasheed Station
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hilal
- MobileOnly Monthly(Discounted)$2.991 Month
- MobileOnly Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Monthly (Discounted)$6.991 Month
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- Premium Monthly(Discounted)$6.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Annual (Discounted)$59.991 Year
- Premium Annual(Discounted)$59.991 Year
- Premium Annual$119.991 Year
- Pay 2 Get 3 Years$95.99
Nasheed Station
- Donate $1 Monthly$1.001 Month
- Donate $5 Monthly$5.001 Month
- Donate $10 Monthly$10.001 Month
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- Donate $20 Monthly$20.001 Month
- Donate $50 Monthly$50.001 Month
- Donate $100 Monthly$100.001 Month
- Donate $5$5.00
- Donate $20$20.00
- Donate $50$50.00
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- Donate $100$100.00
