Comparison

Hub vs Thaqlain

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

Head to head
About

Hub

This app aims to help Shia Muslims reconnect with their religious and social values by providing access to the core teachings of Islam. It focuses on preserving and passing down the traditions of Ahl Al-Bayt asws for future generations.

Highlights
  • Preserves religious and social values
  • Focuses on Ahl Al-Bayt teachings
  • Aids in understanding core Islamic practices
  • Connects global Shia Muslim communities
  • Provides access to Ahadith (traditions)
Features
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These days, Shia Muslims are residing in almost all parts of the world and converse in many languages, some of us were even born in foreign countries and have never visited our homeland, so we have gradually lost a grip on our first language. Our religious and social values have been at variance, one way or another, as per our exposure and interactions with different cultural, social and religious factors. Our ancestors having gone through the hardship and cruel treatment from Bani Ummah l.a. and Bani Abbas l.a. as well as other similar Muslim rulers who forced them to migrate from city to city and country to country, initially, to escape persecution and brutal punishments- for the only crime of loving and following Ahl Al-Bayt asws. However, under all circumstances, they had adhered to the Wilayah of Ahl Al-Bayt asws the most valuable treasure to be guarded, preserved and passed on to their children, generation after generation. The role of those who converted to Shia Islam is equally admirable as most of them had to leave their dear ones and had to adopt to a new way of life and religious practice. They too face an uphill task to find the real teachings of Islam, as there are so many sects and views (mostly negative) about Muslims. Islam today is a reflection of years of distortion and innovations, therefore, the Islamic practices will be very different at the time when the last Imam ajfj reappears to correct our affairs; as per various Ahadeeth, most religious authorities will oppose himajfj as will their followers! وروي عن الباقر (ض) وإذا خرج هذا الامام المهدي فليس له عدو مبين إلا الفقهاء خاصة، هو والسيف اخوان، ولولا أن السيف بيده لافتوا الفقهاء في قتله، ولكن الله يظهره بالسيف والكرم، فيطيعون ويخافون، فيقبلون حكمه من غير إيمان بل يضمرون خلافه. Imam Mohammed Baqir asws (the 5th Imam) says: "When Al-Mahdi ajfj takes a stand, he ajfj will not have an open enemy other than the ‘Fuqha’ (religious authorities). He ajfj will have the Sword (for support). And had it not been for the sword in his ajtfs hands, the ‘Fuqha’ would issue ‘Fatwas’ for him ajtfs to be killed, but Allah azwj will Support him ajfj with ‘Al-Karam’ (Divine Powers) and the Sword. They (the Fuqha) will obey (him ajfj) and will be fearful. Thus, they would be accepting his ajfj rulings without ‘Eman’ (belief) but they will harbour (enmity) against him ajfj. The aim of www.hubeali.com is to prepare ourselves so that we can be in the service of the 12th Imam ajfj, when he ajfj reappears and revives the religion of Allah azwj. To achieve the desired level, it is essential to revert back to the basic teachings of Islam, as communicated to us by Rasool Allah saww and his 12 successors asws - that have reached us today in the form of Ahadith (traditions). May Allah azwj enable us to believe and act with all that which Pleases Him and Forgive all our mistakes, Ameen Suma Ameen!

About

Thaqlain

Access a vast library of Islamic content, including videos, shorts, blogs, and slideshows, organized by themes and topics. Learn without social media distractions and discover inspiring, knowledgeable material. The platform is funded by individuals who support its mission to transform digital Islamic content consumption.

Highlights
  • Organized Islamic content by themes
  • Inspiring videos and series
  • Short-form video content
  • Blogs and articles
  • Informative slideshows
  • Ad-free learning experience
Features
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An app by Thaqlain, a well-recognised digital media platform of the School of Ahlulbayt. Thaqlain is trusted by eminent scholars and millions of users worldwide. With this app, you can: - Learn without being dependent on social media - Browse neatly organised Islamic content by themes, topics, and tags. - Watch highly inspiring and knowledgeable videos and series - Watch shorts (fresh content under 90 seconds) - Read blogs that draw knowledge from valuable lectures and books - Watch Slideshows giving you key information in less than 10 images - Learn more with fewer distractions The app’s unique features include: No Ads or Click-bait: We won’t be featuring any native advertisements to spoil your viewing experience. A Powerful Explore Tab: Find various content types organised into categories and subcategories for the first time on an Islamic learning app. A Dynamic Home: The Home Tab will showcase the most relevant content for current and upcoming Islamic events. This app is funded by many amazing individuals who believe in Thaqlain’s goal to change the way we currently browse digital Islamic content.

Screenshots

Hub4 screens
Thaqlain4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hub and Thaqlain are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hub versus Thaqlain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHubThaqlain
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB60 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperSyed NaqviThaqlain

Customer experience

Hub

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Thaqlain

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hub

No in-app purchases

None

Thaqlain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hub free?
Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thaqlain free?
Thaqlain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hub or Thaqlain have ads?
Neither Hub nor Thaqlain shows ads.

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