BISApp vs Houwiyeti
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BISApp
Stay informed about the Birmingham Islamic Society's events and activities. Access important information, including prayer times, to help you connect with the community.
- Activity information
- Salat timings
- Community connection
- Event updates
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Provides Information about Birmingham Islamic Society activities, salat timings, etc.
Houwiyeti
Access your personal government information securely and conveniently. This app brings a wide range of government services directly to your mobile device, saving you time and the need for in-person visits.
- Secure personal information access
- Confidentiality guaranteed
- Access government services
- Convenient mobile access
- Eliminates physical visits
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The Houwiyeti application provides seamless and secure access to your personal information, guaranteeing utmost confidentiality. Experience the convenience of a wide array of government services at your fingertips, eliminating the need for physical visits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BISApp at 4.9 against Houwiyeti's 4.2. BISApp also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 55%) and ratings volume (533 vs 165). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BISApp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 533 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of BISApp's written reviews are positive against 55% of Houwiyeti's.
BISApp ships an update monthly, Houwiyeti every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BISApp | Houwiyeti |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (533 ratings) — better | 4.2 (165 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 533 — better | 165 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ozair Inc. | AGENCE NATIONALE DU REGISTRE DES POPULATIONS ET DES TITRES SECURISES |
Customer experience
BISApp
Houwiyeti
User reviews
BISApp
From 533 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Very helpful
- 👍 Accurate prayer timings
- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Good for community happenings
Room to improve
- 👎 Does not teach real Islamic teachings
- 👎 Lacks Sunnah and spirit touching lectures
- 👎 No Islamic personality examples for children
Houwiyeti
From 165 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Facilitates obtaining documents
- 👍 Streamlines processes for citizens
- 👍 Useful for expatriates
- 👍 Secure and traceable operations
- 👍 High-quality app for Mauritania
Room to improve
- 🐛 Cannot change linked phone number
- 🐛 Face configuration issues
- 🐛 Unable to order extracts
- 🐛 Payment only possible in Mauritania
- 🐛 Support is unresponsive
Bugs and requests
BISApp
Requested features
8 requests- Add widgets
- Add compass for qibla direction
- Add daily Hadith
- Add one verse from the Quran daily
- Add youth channel
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- Give space after time and show AM or PM
- Change 'Jummah Khateeb Schedule' to 'Jumuah Khateeb Schedule'
- Prompt users to rate the app after a few days
Houwiyeti
Reported bugs
10 issues- Auth Token cannot be read
- User with provided phone number already exists
- Cannot finish face configuration
- Cannot order extracts
- App not working due to Apple system update
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- Cannot connect after reinstalling
- Authentication token not working properly
- App is frozen or stuck
- Cannot recover passport
- Login error after reinstalling
Requested features
7 requests- Add option to change phone number
- Allow activation on another device
- Provide web platform access
- Enable QR code verification
- Allow adding family members (minors)
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- Improve SAV responsiveness
- Add more features
In-app purchases
BISApp
No in-app purchases
Houwiyeti
No in-app purchases
