Al vs Ayat Ruqya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al
Access a vast collection of Islamic supplications (duas) categorized for easy browsing. Includes Quranic, Masnoon, daily, and situation-specific prayers with Arabic recitations and search functionality.
- Extensive duas collection (400+)
- Categorized duas (Quranic, Masnoon, Daily, etc.)
- Arabic recitations
- Comprehensive search (Arabic, English)
- Bookmark favorite duas
- Share duas
- Tasbeeh counter
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Al-Dua is a handy collection of duas (prayer of supplication) for use in a range of situation (with recitations) The duas are cataloged into sections for faster and convenient access. The total duas are divided into 7 sections: -Quranic (Duas from the Quran) -Masnoon (Duas by Prophet Mohammad peace be upon him) -Daily (morning, evening, night) -Activity Based (meals, clothes, home, market etc.) -Occasion Based (marriage, ramadan, death etc.) -Protection Related (disaster, sorrow grief, debt, rain, drought) -Illness Related (fever, pain, burn, eye, kidney stone etc.) Key Features: - Arabic recitations - Simple minimal design - Extensive duas collection (400+) - Comprehensive search (Arabic, English) - Share Dua via email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter - Bookmark favorite dua - Counter (tasbhee) with buzzer - Multiple fonts selection - No ads :) (they suck!)
Ayat Ruqya
This app provides Islamic spiritual healing through the recitation of the Quran and supplications. It guides users on the proper conditions and benefits of performing Ruqyah Ash Shar'eeyah for treating sicknesses and evil eye.
- Quranic recitation for healing
- Supplications for seeking refuge
- Guidance on Ruqyah conditions
- Benefits of spiritual healing
- Treatment for sickness and evil eye
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Ruqyah in Islam is the recitation of Qur'an, seeking of refuge, remembrance and supplications that are used as a means of treating sicknesses and other problems. Conditions of Ruqyah Ash Shar'eeyah: 1- It must be with the speech of Allah, His names and attributes, or the speech of His Messenger (saws) 2- It must be in Arabic, or what is known to be its meaning in other languages. 3- To believe that verily Ruqyah has no benefit by itself, but the cure is from Allah. 4- Not to perform Ruqyah in a state of major impurity (junub) or in a place that is not permissible to perform ibadah i.e. graveyard, bathroom, etc. Benefits: Cure for illness Cure from evil eye
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ayat Ruqya at none against Al's 1. Ayat Ruqya also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Al's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 84%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Al sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ayat Ruqya asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Al against 4.7 for Ayat Ruqya. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 243 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Al's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ayat Ruqya's.
Al ships an update every 4 months, Ayat Ruqya every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Al | Ayat Ruqya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (212 ratings) — better | 4.7 (243 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews — better | 84.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 212 | 243 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bilal Zafar | Rafat Zohra |
Customer experience
Al
Ayat Ruqya
User reviews
Al
From 212 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Best Dua app
- 👍 Comprehensive collection of Duas
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for daily life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Some errors and bugs
- 🔍 Needs further improvement
- 🔍 Lacks Urdu translation
- 🔍 Audio not working on some devices
Ayat Ruqya
From 243 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😴 Excellent for sleep and relaxation
- 🙏 Spiritually healing and therapeutic
- 💰 Free and accessible to all
- 🎵 Beautiful and melodious recitation
- 📱 Easy to use interface
Room to improve
- 🔊 Volume control issues
- 🎧 Doesn't work with AirPods/Bluetooth
- 📱 Platform inconsistency (iPhone vs iPad)
- 🔄 No auto-replay or repeat functionality
- ⏸️ Stops playing when interrupted by calls/alarms
Bugs and requests
Al
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Audio not working on some devices
Requested features
6 requests- Add more Duas like for Hajj, Umrah, and specific situations
- Include audio recitation and transliteration
- Add bookmarking and note-taking functionality
- Implement screen rotation and landscape view
- Provide Qibla direction feature
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- Add source references for each Dua
Ayat Ruqya
Reported bugs
10 issues- Volume control not functioning
- AirPods/Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App crashes on iOS 13.1 and later
- Playback stops when screen locks
- Playback stops when calls/alarms interrupt
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- Inconsistent features between iPhone and iPad
- Spelling errors in Quranic text
- Audio doesn't work for some users
- App not compatible with iOS 11
- Doesn't play through car Bluetooth systems
Requested features
10 requests- Add auto-replay/continuous loop feature
- English translation alongside Arabic text
- Reciter selection consistency across platforms
- Add Sheikh Sudais voice option
- Customizable repeat count for verses
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- Background audio playback
- Larger font size options
- Complete Surah list for navigation
- Transliteration support
- Continue playback after interruptions
In-app purchases
Al
- new feature (All Dua Audios)$0.99
Ayat Ruqya
No in-app purchases
