Shia Essentials vs Shia Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shia Essentials
Access a comprehensive collection of Shia Islamic resources offline, including the Holy Quran with translation, popular Duas, and lyrics for Noha, Marsiya, and Manqabat. This app supports daily religious practices with easy navigation and an extensive library, all available without an internet connection.
- Offline Holy Quran with translation
- Dua directory (Kumayl, Jawshan Kabir, etc.)
- Noha, Marsiya, Manqabat lyrics collection
- Easy navigation between Surahs and verses
- Supports daily religious practices
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Shia Essentials is a comprehensive offline app that provides valuable religious resources for the Shia Muslim community. From the Holy Quran with translation to Duas, Namaz guides, and an extensive collection of Noha, Marsiya, and Manqabat lyrics, this app is designed to support your daily religious practices—entirely offline. Key Features: - Holy Quran with translation, available offline with easy navigation between Surahs and verses. - Dua Directory: Access popular Duas like Dua Kumayl, Jawshan Kabir, and many others, even without internet access. - Exclusive Lyrics Collection: Browse and read lyrics for Noha, Marsiya, and Manqabat from a vast collection, ready to use offline. This app was created with dedication and respect, in memory of Kazi Muhammad Delawar Hussain, a renowned Islamic scholar who dedicated his life to spreading knowledge and nurturing spiritual well-being. With Shia Essentials, you have a reliable, user-friendly, and completely offline app to assist you on your spiritual journey.
Shia Connect
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This app will help to get information about centers, prayers timings, Quran, Important Dates, Videos, Posts and News.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shia Connect at weekly against Shia Essentials's every 3 weeks. Shia Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shia Essentials ships an update every 3 weeks, Shia Connect weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Shia Essentials | Shia Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shadman Ahmmed | Muhammad Raza |
In-app purchases
Shia Essentials
No in-app purchases
Shia Connect
No in-app purchases
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