# Halal Border vs Etqa

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Etqa at 12 against Halal Border's 2. Etqa also leads on device support. Halal Border's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Halal Border against 5.0 for Etqa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Etqa has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halal Border | Etqa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-border/id6450628496/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etqa/id6762322834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ali akdogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694158347) | [ETQA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873386929) |

## What reviewers say

### Halal Border

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halal-border/id6450628496)

This app helps users in Dutch markets identify eligible food products based on religious and health considerations. It provides evaluations of food product ingredients and aims to raise awareness among producers.

**Highlights:** Eligible product identification, Ingredient analysis, Religious and health considerations, Producer awareness, Market-specific guidance

**In-app purchases:** none


### Etqa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etqa/id6762322834)

Instantly scan product barcodes to receive detailed ingredient breakdowns and Halal classifications. This app helps you make informed food choices based on Islamic dietary guidelines and provides safety alerts.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanner for instant ingredient info, AI-powered analysis of 8,000+ ingredients, Detailed Halal, Haram, Mashbooh classifications, Islamic dietary insights and madhab views, Safety and health alerts for ingredients, AI chat for dietary concerns, Scan history and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halal Border free?

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

### Is Etqa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Halal Border or Etqa?

Halal Border and Etqa are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 12 ratings respectively.

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