Comparison

The Clear Quran® vs HAL Support

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

Head to head
About

The Clear Quran®

This app offers an officially approved English translation of the Quran, designed for clarity and accuracy in modern language. It features thematic titles, brief introductions, and explanatory footnotes to enhance understanding for all readers.

Highlights
  • Officially approved English translation
  • Thematic verse grouping and titles
  • Explanatory footnotes
  • Brief Surah introductions
  • Modern English language
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Alhamdulillah, since September 2016 Al-Furqaan Foundation through its publishing divisions, has published this amazing new translation of the Quran, THE CLEAR QURAN, OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY AL-AZHAR. This translation is one of the most eloquent attempts to masterfully and accurately capture the elegance and vigor of the Quran in the modern English language. Its clarity for an average reader is evident in the choice of easy to understand words and phrases that reflect the beauty, flow and power of the original text. Along with just enough footnotes to clarify complex and contextual meanings, and brief Surah introductions, THE CLEAR QURAN groups verses and titles them based on the theme of those verses (hence the word Thematic in the title), to provide internal coherence to readers – Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Thanks to the dedicated team of scholars, editors, and proof readers lead by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, we at Al-Furqaan Foundation believe that the copy of THE CLEAR QURAN is the finest translation of the Final Revelation in the English language available today. This App Alhamdulillah makes this amazing translation available in a digital format to a global audience.(C) Copyright 2019 Al-Furqaan Foundation USA. All rights reserved. Authorized publishers of THE CLEAR QURAN are only The Book of Signs Foundation and The Furqaan Institute of Quranic Education You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($3.99), 6 months $19.99 and 12 months $34.99 durations • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://furqaanproject.ca/privacy-policy/ • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HAL Support

Features
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Support is the focused mobile workspace for support teams. Manage tickets, review your inbox, and keep customer conversations moving from one dedicated app. Use Support to: - Review support tickets and inbox activity - Open ticket links from notifications - Keep support work separate from other workspaces - Receive app-specific updates through notifications - Work within your organization’s account Support is for organizations using this service. Sign in with your organization account to access the support tools and permissions provided by your administrator.

Screenshots

The Clear Quran®4 screens
HAL Support3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HAL Support at none against The Clear Quran®'s 3. HAL Support also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). The Clear Quran®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. The Clear Quran® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HAL Support asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Clear Quran® ships an update every 2 months, HAL Support every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Clear Quran® versus HAL Support: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Clear Quran®HAL Support
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAl Furqaan FoundationHALSIMPLIFY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

Bugs and requests

The Clear Quran®

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Surah search returns no results for valid surahs
  • Audio playback fails on demand
  • App freezes when switching between surahs
  • Verses appear in incorrect order within surahs
  • Incomplete surahs missing multiple ayahs
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  • Bookmarks don't navigate to correct location
  • Pinned ayahs navigate to wrong surah
  • App doesn't auto-save reading progress
  • IndoPak script font not loading properly
  • IndoPak script missing diacritical marks
  • Footnotes not displaying despite premium subscription
  • Subscription access not recognized after purchase
  • Premium features not syncing across devices
  • Highlighted verses not saved or retrievable
  • Popup messages cut off on screen
  • App lags and requires frequent restarts
  • Repeated ayahs in Surah Muminoon
  • Clear Quran translation unavailable even with premium

Requested features

16 requests
  • Restore Juz-based reading organization
  • Add continue reading feature to remember last location
  • Implement working bookmark system with direct navigation
  • Add theme-based verse grouping
  • Include page-by-page swiping option
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  • Add memorization assistance feature
  • Implement scrollbar for quick navigation
  • Add Arabic search capability
  • Restore custom wallpaper option
  • Add MacOS/desktop compatibility
  • Implement family sharing support
  • Add verse highlighting and saved highlights collection
  • Integrate dramatized audiobook version
  • Add reader mode with continuous scrolling
  • Provide one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Add sync between devices

HAL Support

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Clear Quran®

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$24.996 Months
  • Unlimited Access$47.991 Year
None

HAL Support

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Clear Quran® free?
The Clear Quran® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAL Support free?
HAL Support is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Clear Quran® or HAL Support have ads?
Neither The Clear Quran® nor HAL Support shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Clear Quran® or HAL Support?
The Clear Quran® ships an update every 2 months, and HAL Support every 9 days. Most recently, The Clear Quran® was updated on October 30, 2026 and HAL Support on October 31, 2026.

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