Prabodhanam vs Minbar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Prabodhanam
Access and read popular Malayalam magazines like Prabodhanam, Aramam, and Bhodanam. Stay updated with current affairs and family content through convenient digital issues. Enjoy a wide range of articles and features from these publications.
- Read Prabodhanam, Aramam, and Bhodanam magazines
- Access weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly issues
- Covers current affairs and family content
- Convenient digital access
- Stay updated with latest articles and features
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The Prabodhanam app is a platform for users to subscribe and read the Prabodhanam, Bhodanam, and Aramam magazines. Prabodhanam is a weekly magazine, Aramam is published monthly, and Bhodanam is published bi-monthly, all in the Malayalam language. The app offers a convenient way for users to access and enjoy these magazines, which cover a wide range of topics, including current affairs and family-oriented content. Stay up-to-date with the latest issues, articles, and features from these popular magazines through the Prabodhanam app.
Minbar
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Manara is an AI-powered smart application designed to help all communities understand and apply the meanings of Friday sermons, especially non-Arabic speakers, children, women, patients, and travelers. The app provides real-time audio translation, intelligent summaries, interactive Q&A, and practical reminders, transforming sermons into continuous positive life impact. Real-time audio translation of Friday sermons into English.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Prabodhanam at 15.6 against Minbar's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Prabodhanam ships an update every 5 weeks, Minbar monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prabodhanam | Minbar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D4DX Innovations LLP | Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs |
In-app purchases
Prabodhanam
No in-app purchases
Minbar
No in-app purchases
