Comparison

Qariah vs ReadShort

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

ReadShort

Features
Read full description

ReadShort helps you learn faster with short book summaries and key insights from bestselling nonfiction books. Discover powerful ideas in minutes instead of hours and build knowledge that fits your busy lifestyle. With ReadShort you can explore self help, productivity, psychology, business, leadership, motivation, and many more topics. Each summary is designed to give you the most important lessons and actionable insights in just 15 minutes. Key Features Access a growing library of nonfiction book summaries Read or listen to condensed versions anytime anywhere Learn from top authors and bestselling books Save time with 15 minute summaries that capture the main ideas Get daily recommendations to stay consistent with your learning Improve focus productivity and personal growth with proven insights Create Book by urself without any writing skill with lot of filter option Why Choose ReadShort Make reading a daily habit without spending hours Expand your knowledge across multiple categories Stay ahead in your career business and personal life Learn faster retain more and apply lessons immediately AI Book creator with ease ReadShort is perfect for students professionals entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to learn smarter and grow faster. Instead of struggling to finish long books you can now unlock the key lessons from hundreds of nonfiction titles in minutes. Download ReadShort today and start your journey of continuous learning and self improvement. Note : App offers 1 free audiobook for listening and reading, for more features user need to subscribe for 3 day free trial . After the trial, your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. PrivacyPolicy = "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVNS6K69J538oz_GDdV_s8kaKNQR5Wma1TQrGsXUKmw/edit?usp=sharing" Terms Of Use (EULA) = "https://docs.google.com/document/d/15krxqN8OH03JMALpjir2zYu7aCbUfYxA4CSH_60eCbw/edit?usp=sharing" SubscriptionPolicy = "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WW1bgtSZ6NJUOOx4nPAXfP2YsgzHZqQGs-c7i3Dj5NY/edit?usp=sharing"

Screenshots

Qariah4 screens
ReadShort4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qariah at none against ReadShort's 3. Qariah also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price 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. ReadShort sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Qariah asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qariah ships an update fortnightly, ReadShort every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Qariah versus ReadShort: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQariahReadShort
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (237 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings237 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaryam AmirebrahimiJignesh Thakkar Huf

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
Show 2 more
  • Resume playback from where left off
  • Sleep timer

ReadShort

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Qariah

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ReadShort

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock All Premium Features 50% OFF$3.997 Days
  • Unlock 1000+ Summary Audiobook3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Pay Once and Unlock All Features$19.99

Questions

Is Qariah free?
Qariah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadShort free?
ReadShort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qariah or ReadShort have ads?
ReadShort shows ads; Qariah does not.
Which is updated more often, Qariah or ReadShort?
Qariah ships an update fortnightly, and ReadShort every 2 months. Most recently, Qariah was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReadShort on October 13, 2026.

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