Comparison

Qiblih vs US Persian

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

Head to head
About

Qiblih

This app helps Bahá'ís find the Qiblih, the direction of prayer, using your iPhone or iPad. It offers two modes depending on your device's capabilities, with or without an integrated compass.

Highlights
  • Qiblih direction finder
  • Integrated compass support
  • Manual compass mode
  • Angular difference display
  • Magnetic declination included
  • Offline functionality with GPS
Features
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Qiblih is, in the Bahá'í Faith, the direction that should be faced during prayers. It points to the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, near `Akká. You no longer need an astrolabe or another costly device. Your iPhone can help you. Depending on your model, there are 2 options : - With an iintegrated compass, just wait one or two seconds and your device will point the Qiblih. The screen displays "Delta" with angular difference. - With an older model or an iPod Touch, you'll need a real compass to find magnetic north. Then set the top of your device pointing the same direction. The arrow on the device will show you the Qiblih direction. The screen displays "Compass bearing" with magnetic declination included. No network access is required if you have GPS on your unit. Double tap on the compass to change its aspect.

About

US Persian

This app serves as a directory for Persian-owned and Persian-serving businesses globally. It helps businesses increase visibility and allows community members to easily find culturally relevant services. Business owners can manage their profiles, ensuring accurate and up-to-date listings for customers.

Highlights
  • Persian business directory
  • Business owner profiles
  • Customer search functionality
  • Culturally relevant services
  • Global business connections
Features
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US PERSIAN is a trusted business directory created especially for Persians living outside the Iran. Our mission is to help Persian-owned and Persian-serving businesses become more visible, and to help our community easily find reliable services around the world. Business owners can securely log in, create their own profiles, and update their information at any time. This ensures that all listings stay accurate, professional, and up to date. Customers can quickly search, explore, and connect with businesses that understand their culture, language, and needs. Whether you are an entrepreneur or a customer, our platform is here to strengthen the Iranian community by building meaningful business connections across borders.

Screenshots

Qiblih2 screens
US Persian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: US Persian at Free against Qiblih's $2.99. US Persian also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Qiblih's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

US Persian is free to download; Qiblih costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

US Persian holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qiblih has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qiblih ships an update every 9 months, US Persian every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Qiblih versus US Persian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQiblihUS Persian
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric Da CunhaUS Persian

Customer experience

Qiblih

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

US Persian

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qiblih

No in-app purchases

None

US Persian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qiblih free?
Qiblih costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is US Persian free?
US Persian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qiblih or US Persian?
US Persian is rated higher. Qiblih averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while US Persian averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qiblih or US Persian have ads?
US Persian shows ads; Qiblih does not.
Which is updated more often, Qiblih or US Persian?
Qiblih ships an update every 9 months, and US Persian every 5 days. Most recently, Qiblih was updated on October 29, 2026 and US Persian on October 11, 2026.

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