Comparison

Iqra Centre vs Eaalim

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

Head to head

Iqra Centre

Masjidbox Applications

About

Iqra Centre

Features

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Iqra Centre launches its new application to improve the communication between the mosque and the community : - Prayer times - Iqamah times - Important announcements - Newsfeed - Events - Media - Verse and Hadith of the day - Polls Application created with Masjidbox Applications

About

Eaalim

Features

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Your gateway to quality Islamic education. This app offers students a trusted platform to learn Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and more with certified teachers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, enjoy structured lessons tailored to your level. Learn Quran with proper Tajweed and memorization support Master Arabic for daily use and classical understanding Explore Islamic Studies including Seerah, Fiqh, and Aqeedah Live sessions with qualified, friendly instructors Flexible schedules, interactive classes, and progress tracking Suitable for kids, teens, and adults worldwide Start your journey of knowledge with a modern learning experience grounded in authentic Islamic values.

Screenshots

Iqra Centre4 screens

Eaalim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Eaalim at every 8 days against Iqra Centre's every 25 months. Iqra Centre's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Iqra Centre ships an update every 25 months, Eaalim every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Iqra Centre versus Eaalim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Iqra Centre	Eaalim
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 25 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	54 MB	54 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	THE UNITED KINGDOM ISLAMIC MISSION	Ali Salama

In-app purchases

None

Iqra Centre

No in-app purchases

None

Eaalim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iqra Centre free?

Iqra Centre is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Eaalim free?

Eaalim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Iqra Centre or Eaalim have ads?

Neither Iqra Centre nor Eaalim shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Iqra Centre or Eaalim?

Iqra Centre ships an update every 25 months, and Eaalim every 8 days. Most recently, Iqra Centre was updated on September 22, 2026 and Eaalim on June 22, 2026.