Comparison

KitabCloud vs Iqra

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

Head to head
About

KitabCloud

Access a vast library of audiobooks and e-books in various African languages. Enjoy features like offline reading, adjustable listening speeds, and personalized recommendations. Switch seamlessly between reading and listening modes, and share your favorite book tips with friends.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audiobooks and e-books
  • Offline reading and listening
  • Switch between reading and listening
  • Multiple listening speeds
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Native African languages support
Features
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KitabCloud is one of the first audio and e-book streaming service for the African people and it's diaspora. Read and listen to unlimited amount of audiobooks and e-books in your native language. Categories include romance, religions and spirituality, yoga and self-growth. Features: - Easily switch between reading and listening - the app keeps track of where in the book you are or add a bookmark. - Read and listen offline, no internet needed. - Multiple listening speeds. - Create your own bookmarks and add notes - Share book tips with friends - Receive personal recommendations based on your reading and listening history. - Rate books and write reviews - Read or listen to books in several native African languages

About

Iqra

Learn and perfect Quran recitation with AI-powered feedback. Features include the complete Quran with translations, audio recitations, prayer times, and Qibla direction. Offers a structured learning path and daily inspiration.

Highlights
  • AI-powered recitation feedback
  • Full Quran text with translations
  • Professional audio recitations
  • Offline reading and listening
  • Accurate prayer times
  • Qibla direction finder
Features
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Quran Tutor - Iqra is your all-in-one Islamic companion for learning, reading, and perfecting Quran recitation — powered by advanced AI technology. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced reader refining your Tajweed, Quran Tutor - Iqra adapts to your level and guides you every step of the way. READ THE COMPLETE QURAN • Full Quran in Uthmani script — browse by Surah or Juz • English and Urdu translations • Professional audio recitations from renowned Qaris • Download Surahs for offline reading and listening • Synchronized word highlighting during audio playback • Adjustable brightness for comfortable reading AI-POWERED RECITATION FEEDBACK • Record yourself reciting any Ayah • Get instant, word-by-word pronunciation analysis • Color-coded accuracy indicators: perfect, needs improvement, or incorrect • Receive personalized tips to improve your Tajweed • Track your accuracy score and progress over time ACCURATE PRAYER TIMES • Location-based prayer time calculations for all five daily prayers • Customizable notifications for each prayer • Pre-prayer reminders so you never miss Salah • Works seamlessly when you travel QIBLA DIRECTION • Find the direction of the Kaaba from anywhere in the world DAILY INSPIRATION • Verse of the Day on your home screen • Today's Quranic Word to build your Arabic vocabulary QURAN LEARNING JOURNEY • Structured learning path organized by Surah and Juz • Track your progress across your entire Quran journey MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT Available in Arabic, English, French, Indonesian, Turkish, and Urdu with full right-to-left language support. DESIGNED FOR YOUR COMFORT • Light and Dark themes • Offline access — download and use without internet • Clean, elegant design inspired by Islamic art privacy policy : https://ai-quran.sumraf.com/privacy-policy.html terms of service : https://ai-quran.sumraf.com/terms-and-conditions.html

Screenshots

KitabCloud4 screens
Iqra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Iqra at 4.5 against KitabCloud's 3.0. Iqra also leads on ratings volume (963 vs 1). KitabCloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Iqra sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KitabCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Iqra holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iqra has 963 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KitabCloud ships an update fortnightly, Iqra every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KitabCloud versus Iqra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitabCloudIqra
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (963 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1963 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKitabCloud ABMARKCON MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY W.L.L

Customer experience

KitabCloud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Iqra

All ratings960 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.3%

In-app purchases

None

KitabCloud

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Iqra

Subscriptions6
  • Go Discount$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Pack7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • AI Quran Tutor Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Go Pro$49.991 Year
  • Special Yearly Pack$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life Time Premium Access$129.99

Questions

Is KitabCloud free?
KitabCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iqra free?
Iqra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KitabCloud or Iqra?
Iqra is rated higher. KitabCloud averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Iqra averages 4.5 from 963 ratings.
Do KitabCloud or Iqra have ads?
Iqra shows ads; KitabCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, KitabCloud or Iqra?
KitabCloud ships an update fortnightly, and Iqra every 8 days. Most recently, KitabCloud was updated on November 3, 2026 and Iqra on November 9, 2026.

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