Comparison

Qariah vs Masobe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qariah

Discover and listen to Quran recitations by women from around the world. This app aims to highlight the presence and qualifications of female Quran reciters, inspiring more women to engage with the Quran.

Highlights
  • Global network of women Quran reciters
  • Recitations from diverse cultures
  • Qualified reciters with ijaza or competition wins
  • Multiple qira'aat (recitation methods)
  • Inspires women in Quranic studies
Features
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“Qariah” translates to a woman Quran reciter. While there are many public Qariahs around the globe in countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria and Yemen, it is not a well known term in many Muslim communities in the west. Thus, the Qariah app aims to mainstream the term Qariah for women and ease accessing recitations of Qariahs…so that when little girls ask their mothers or aunts or sisters or homegirls, “Why are there no women Quran reciters?” The answer will be a resounding, “There are an uncountable number of them- and God willing, you and I can be them too!” →Global We feature over 60 women representing cultures all around the world: from Tanzania to Indonesia, Australia to Spain, Morocco to Somalia, Canada to Pakistan, Algeria to Guinea, the Philippines to The Gambia, Singapore to Palestine, Nigeria to Malaysia, the United States to Egypt, Yemen to Mauritania and more. →Qualified Each Qariah has memorized the Quran or holds an ijaza (license to teach), or is a national or international Quran competition winner or a qualified Quran teacher. The app showcases women’s scholarship with Quran and aims to inspire women across the globe to pursue Quranic understanding, memorization, and contemplative recitation. →Expansive Listen to the Quran in multiple qira’aat (methods of recitation) including Hafs ‘an ‘Asim, Shu'bah 'an 'Aasim, Warsh ‘an Nafi, Al-Doori 'an Abi 'Amr, Khalaf 'an Hamza, Qaloon ‘an Nafi, and Qaloon Biqasr Almunfasil wa Iskaan Meem AlJam.

About

Masobe

Discover and enjoy African stories through a vast digital library of eBooks. Read instantly, rent titles, or order physical copies to build your personal collection. Experience the rich storytelling heritage of the continent.

Highlights
  • Vast digital library of African eBooks
  • Discover fiction, poetry, and non-fiction
  • Curated collections by interest
  • Instant eBook access
  • Book rental options
  • Order physical book copies
Features
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Embark on a literary journey across Africa with the Masobe App, your ultimate digital companion for discovering and enjoying African stories. We bring the continent's rich storytelling heritage directly to your fingertips. Dive into our vast and ever-growing digital library. Discover thousands of eBooks from acclaimed and emerging African authors, spanning genres from gripping fiction and powerful poetry to insightful non-fiction. Explore curated collections tailored to your interests and find your next page-turner in seconds. But your reading options don't stop there. Masobe offers flexible access to suit your needs: Read Instantly: Get immediate access to a vast selection of eBooks. Rent a Book: Want to try before you buy or read something just once? Rent popular titles for a fraction of the cost. Own a Physical Copy: Found a book you can't live without? Seamlessly order a physical text copy directly through the app to build your personal library. From digital discovery to physical ownership, Masobe connects you to the stories you love. Download now and experience African literature like never before.

Screenshots

Qariah4 screens
Masobe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Qariah at 4.9 against Masobe's 4.4. Qariah also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (93% vs 71%). Masobe's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Masobe sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Qariah asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qariah holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qariah has 235 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Qariah's written reviews are positive against 71% of Masobe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qariah ships an update fortnightly, Masobe every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qariah versus Masobe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQariahMasobe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (235 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings235 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaryam AmirebrahimiSafespace

Customer experience

Qariah

All ratings234 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.4%

Masobe

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Qariah

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Recitations not matching translations
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to download recitations for offline listening
  • Option to adjust playback speed
  • Playlist and queue features
  • Quran text and translation integration
  • More search and filter options
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  • Resume playback from where left off
  • Sleep timer

Masobe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Qariah

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Masobe

Subscriptions6
  • Reader$4.001 Month
  • Bookworm$8.001 Month
  • Scholar$12.001 Month
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  • Reader Plan Yearly$44.001 Year
  • Bookworm Yearly Plan$89.991 Year
  • Scholar Yearly Plan$133.991 Year
One-time5
  • 11-day$5.59
  • Gift Scholar Plan Monthly$12.00
  • Gift Reader Plan Yearly$44.00
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  • Gift Bookworm Plan Yearly$89.99
  • Gift Scholar Plan Monthly$133.99

Questions

Is Qariah free?
Qariah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masobe free?
Masobe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qariah or Masobe?
Qariah is rated higher. Qariah averages 4.9 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Masobe averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Qariah or Masobe have ads?
Neither Qariah nor Masobe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qariah or Masobe?
Qariah ships an update fortnightly, and Masobe every 4 days. Most recently, Qariah was updated on October 20, 2026 and Masobe on October 14, 2026.

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