Comparison

ILMM vs SAMAWAT

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

Head to head
About

ILMM

This app provides answers to questions about Islamic knowledge using authentic sources. It was developed to address the need for reliable and accessible information on faith matters, especially for those facing complex questions or diverse online perspectives.

Highlights
  • Conversational search
  • Authentic Islamic sources
  • Faith-based knowledge
  • Reliable information
  • Accessible learning
Features
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ilmm is a conversational search engine trained on authentic Islamic sources. Here are the three key reasons behind its founding: 1. Inspired by Real Needs: ilmm was conceived in Paris when one of the co-founders faced difficulty determining whether an octopus was permissible to consume. After waiting over an hour to receive an accurate answer need for a more accessible and reliable solution for seeking Islamic knowledge was realized 2. Addressing Faith Challenges: Further down the road, it was also witnessed that second-generation diaspora communities often grapple with crises of faith, exacerbated by the diverse and conflicting perspectives on matters of faith found online. 3. Commitment to Trustworthy Knowledge: Research further highlighted the importance individuals place on trust, legitimacy, objectivity, authority, relevance, credibility, and reliability when seeking information on the Qur’an, Hadith, and Doctrinal Matters. These events led to the creation of ilmm, with a sincere attempt to make knowledge of faith accessible, authentic, and efficient for everyone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ He is all-knowing and knows the best. May all the efforts be accepted.

About

SAMAWAT

This app provides accurate prayer times, Quranic text with translation, and a Qibla compass. It also includes daily duas, a tasbih counter, and Islamic knowledge features to deepen your faith. Designed for privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer times and Athan
  • Complete Holy Quran with English translation
  • Precise Qibla compass
  • Dhikr, Duas, and Sunnah guidance
  • Tasbih counter
  • Islamic knowledge quiz
  • Prayer tracking with streaks
Features
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Samawat is your complete daily companion for prayer, Quran, and remembrance — built to keep your worship on time and your heart connected. No ads. No account. No tracking. Prayer, Quran and dhikr are free forever, private by design. PRAYER TIMES & ATHAN Accurate times for the five daily prayers at your exact location. Choose from calculation methods including Muslim World League, Umm al-Qura, Egyptian, Karachi, North America (ISNA), Singapore, Tehran, and Turkey, plus madhab settings for Asr. Wake to authentic athan voices from Makkah, Madinah, Mishary Rashid, and Abdul Basit — with a distinct Fajr adhan and per-prayer toggles. QIBLA COMPASS Find the direction of the Kaaba instantly with a precise, easy-to-read compass. THE HOLY QURAN Read the complete Quran in clear Arabic with English translation, ayah by ayah. Build memorization, create reciter playlists, and join a group Khatam to finish the Quran together. DHIKR, DUAS & SUNNAH Keep count with a built-in tasbih counter. Explore the 99 Names of Allah, authentic duas and adhkar — including supplications matched to your mood — plus night dhikr, Tahajjud, and Sunnah guidance. MORE TO GROW YOUR DEEN Hijri calendar, a Zakat calculator, nearby mosques, a daily Ayah and Hadith, prayer tracking with streaks, goals, a dedicated section for sisters, and an Islamic knowledge quiz. ASK SAMAWAT An optional assistant for questions about prayer, Quran and practice. A few questions a month are included; Samawat Plus raises the limit and is the app's only paid feature. Your prayers and progress stay on your device. No ads, no tracking, no signup. Everything above is free forever — Samawat Plus is optional and covers only the assistant's running cost. SAMAWAT PLUS (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Samawat Plus raises the Ask Samawat assistant to 100 questions a month. It is the app's only paid feature — prayer times, Qur'an, adhkar, qibla and tasbih stay free forever. • Samawat Plus (Monthly) — auto-renewing, one month • Samawat Plus (Annual) — auto-renewing, one year, shareable with up to 5 family members through Apple Family Sharing Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tsntech.org/privacy

Screenshots

ILMM3 screens
SAMAWAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ILMM at none against SAMAWAT's 2. SAMAWAT's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. SAMAWAT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ILMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ILMM against 5.0 for SAMAWAT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAMAWAT has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ILMM ships an update monthly, SAMAWAT every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ILMM versus SAMAWAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILMMSAMAWAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB189 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperILMM AI Ltd.TSN Tech & Strategy Network LLC

Customer experience

ILMM

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SAMAWAT

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ILMM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SAMAWAT

Subscriptions2
  • Samawat Plus$4.991 Month
  • Samawat Plus (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ILMM free?
ILMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAMAWAT free?
SAMAWAT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ILMM or SAMAWAT?
ILMM and SAMAWAT are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 11 ratings respectively.
Do ILMM or SAMAWAT have ads?
Neither ILMM nor SAMAWAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ILMM or SAMAWAT?
ILMM ships an update monthly, and SAMAWAT every 6 days. Most recently, ILMM was updated on October 24, 2026 and SAMAWAT on October 25, 2026.

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