Comparison

QuranScroll vs Bidāya

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

Head to head
About

QuranScroll

Experience the Quran through an intuitive infinite scroll, with customizable script support, tajweed coloring, and multiple translations. Read offline, add personal reflections, track your progress, and set reading reminders to build a consistent relationship with the text.

Highlights
  • Infinite scroll reading
  • Tajweed coloring
  • Multiple translations
  • Offline access
  • Personal reflections (tadabbur)
  • Reading streaks and progress tracking
  • Customizable themes and font sizes
Features
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QuranScroll reimagines how you read the Quran. Instead of flipping through pages, verses flow in an infinite scroll feed so you can move through the Quran the same way you move through your day, naturally and without friction. The Arabic text is rendered with full Uthmani and IndoPak script support, and you can turn on tajweed coloring to see the rules of recitation visually as you read. If you prefer a specific mushaf style, you can switch between them freely. Translations are available in English, Urdu, Spanish, French, Indonesian, and Malay, with multiple translator options per language so you can find the voice that resonates with you. Transliteration is also available if you are still building your Arabic reading confidence. Reading offline is the default, not an afterthought. The full Quran is bundled with the app so every verse loads instantly whether you are on a plane, underground, or somewhere with no signal. Reflect as you read. QuranScroll includes tadabbur notes so you can write personal reflections directly on any verse. Like verses that move you, bookmark ones you want to return to, and add your own commentary. Everything is saved locally on your device. Build a real habit. Reading streaks, per-surah progress, and achievements give you a clear picture of where you are in your journey and a reason to come back tomorrow. Reading reminders and gentle notifications help you stay consistent without feeling pressured. Everything adjusts to you. Arabic and translation font sizes are fully adjustable. Light, dark, and sepia themes let you read comfortably at any time of day. Haptic feedback makes interactions feel grounded and physical. You can search by surah name or jump to a specific verse instantly. When a verse speaks to you, share it directly through the iOS share sheet as clean formatted text. QuranScroll is built for people who want to read more Quran, understand it more deeply, and build a consistent relationship with it over time.

About

Bidāya

Features
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The right minimum, clearly, first. Islamic content isn't scarce - it's overwhelming. Bidāya does the opposite. It gathers what every Muslim actually needs to know into a set of calm, sourced cards you can genuinely finish. EVERY CARD HAS TWO LEVELS Open a topic and you get the essentials at a glance. Tap once and the full detailed layer unfolds - context, stories, pivotal verses, and what to carry away. Nothing is buried, and nothing is forced on you. START HERE, IF YOU ARE NEW A guided path for new Muslims in three stages. First steps: the Shahāda, wudua, and the prayer. Growing your practice: reading the Quran, daily adhkār, and good character. Staying steady: halal and harām basics, and staying consistent. ALL 114 SURAHS One card per surah - the meaning of its name and why it is named so, Meccan or Medinan, verse count, its theme, how it unfolds, its stories explained, its pivotal verses, and its established virtues. TEN TRACKS, 200 CARDS The Qur'an - Start Here - The Prophet - Faith - Worship - Halal & Harām - Prophetic Hadith - Dhikr - Family & Society - The Hereafter. EVERY FACT CARRIES ITS SOURCE Virtues and rulings appear with their reference and their grade - authentic, good, or weak - so you always know exactly what you are reading. KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN FINISH Progress rings and bars across every track, so the essentials get completed instead of endlessly accumulating. Two Home Screen widgets keep it in view: Continue Learning, and Card of the Day. ARABIC AND ENGLISH, DONE PROPERLY Switch language instantly - no restart. Full right-to-left layout in Arabic, with English and transliteration hidden so the Arabic reads clean. Light, dark, and system themes. FREE, OFFLINE, PRIVATE No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account. Everything lives on your device and works with no internet at all - nothing ever leaves your phone. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, with a sidebar layout on iPad. Sources: the Noble Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah. The content is educational and curated on a clear method; it does not replace qualified scholars.

Screenshots

QuranScroll4 screens
Bidāya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bidāya at fortnightly against QuranScroll's every 6 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuranScroll ships an update every 6 weeks, Bidāya fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
QuranScroll versus Bidāya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuranScrollBidāya
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size428 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail WijanarkoAhmad Eltokhy

In-app purchases

None

QuranScroll

No in-app purchases

None

Bidāya

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuranScroll free?
QuranScroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bidāya free?
Bidāya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuranScroll or Bidāya have ads?
Neither QuranScroll nor Bidāya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuranScroll or Bidāya?
QuranScroll ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bidāya fortnightly. Most recently, QuranScroll was updated on October 5, 2026 and Bidāya on October 14, 2026.

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