Khidmah Academy vs Usul
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Khidmah Academy
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Khidmah academy was established in 2005, being the first community based organisation for catering the community in the heart of Stratford, London, serving the needs for the community, khidmah Academy was initially a rented building and after tremendous efforts by the current Executive Committee they purchased the building in 2020. Alhamdulillah, Khidmah Academy are progressing day by day, holding seminars, food banks, advice sessions, Eid congregations, muslim marriage ceremonies, welfare advice, courses for youth & adults. We aim to provide more amenities which will benefit the surrounding community. For more information about Khidmah Academy please visit: www.khidmahacademy.org --- If you like the App and the progress we are making, please show us your support by submitting a review on the App Store. Your review will help us improve the App Insha Allah.
Usul
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Usul is a calm, privacy-first Islamic companion, proudly Muslim-built to support your daily worship without distraction. Built with care and simplicity, Usul helps you stay connected to your prayers with accurate prayer times based on your location, a precise Qibla direction, and clear daily views for every prayer. Features include: β’ Accurate prayer times for all daily prayers β’ Qibla direction with simple, reliable guidance β’ Prayer tracking to build consistency over time β’ Fasting tracking for Ramadan and voluntary fasts β’ Quran reading with offline Arabic text and optional recitation audio β’ Dhikr counter with guided adhkar flows and progress tracking β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick access β’ Apple Watch app and complications for prayer times at a glance β’ Hijri date alongside the Gregorian calendar Usul is Muslim-built, ad-free, and privacy-focused. There are no ads, no tracking, and no selling of your data. Your information stays on your device. Whether youβre at home, at work, or on the move, Usul is built to quietly support your day without noise, pressure, or unnecessary features. Our goal is simple: create a trustworthy, well-designed prayer app that respects your privacy and your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Usul at every 5 days against Khidmah Academy's every 12 months. Khidmah Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Khidmah Academy ships an update every 12 months, Usul every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Khidmah Academy | Usul |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sign Soft Ltd | Muhammed Zakaaf Abu Subair |
In-app purchases
Khidmah Academy
No in-app purchases
Usul
No in-app purchases
Questions
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