AJ Studies vs IICSS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AJ Studies
Access a wealth of analytical papers, media studies, research dossiers, and books from an independent research institution focused on the MENA region. Explore quarterly journals, event information, and gain a balanced understanding of global geopolitics.
- Analytical papers
- Media studies
- Research dossiers
- Books
- Quarterly journal (Lubab)
- Event information
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Welcome! You have found Al Jazeera Centre for Studies’s app, which contains analytical papers; media studies and research dossiers in addition to books; AJCS’s quarterly journal, Lubab; events and more. Established in 2006 under Al Jazeera Media Network, Al Jazeera Centre for Studies is an independent research institution that aims to present a balanced understanding of the geopolitics of the MENA region in particular and the world overall. Among its top priorities are to improve research skills and methodologies, build relevant expertise and spread knowledge through media and communication technology, enrich the cultural and media scene, and cultivate strategic thinking in and about the region.
IICSS
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تطبيق يعكس اخر نشاطات المركز الاسلامي للدراسات الاستراتيجية
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IICSS at every 4 days against AJ Studies's every 5 weeks. AJ Studies's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
AJ Studies ships an update every 5 weeks, IICSS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AJ Studies | IICSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Al Jazeera Network | Hashim Murtadha M.R Mohammedridha |
In-app purchases
AJ Studies
No in-app purchases
IICSS
No in-app purchases
