Comparison

Islamic Compass HK vs SARAI

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

Head to head
About

Islamic Compass HK

Features
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This App is developed by Dr. Philip Lee, Assistant Professor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), Mr. Bosco Tsin, Lecturer of HKSYU, and his team. Through the App, users can easily locate and contact Muslim-friendly dining places, prayer rooms, hotels and establishments in Hong Kong and Macau. The comprehensive guide is designed to assist Islamic newcomers in settling into life in Hong Kong. The App development project was launched in late 2024, after the project team received feedback regarding the challenges faced by Islamic students in settling down in Hong Kong. This App is designed to address the difficulties encountered by these students, as well as by any users who may experience similar challenges during their visits to Hong Kong. We hope this App will create a positive social impact and contribute to making Hong Kong a more Muslim-friendly environment.

About

SARAI

Features
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SARAI is the official app for your residential compound community — everything about your home life in one place. • Community: follow your neighbors' posts, compound announcements, react, comment, and vote in polls. • Groups: a group chat for every residential stage, public groups you can join with one tap, and private groups you create yourself and invite neighbors to by name or username. • Messaging: direct messages with photos, documents, voice notes, location sharing, contact cards, and polls — with read receipts and typing indicators. • Marketplace: browse compound units listed for sale with full details, and post your own unit listing in minutes. • Profile: verify your membership with your unit details, and manage your info, bio, and listed units. • Instant notifications for everything that matters — reactions, comments, group invitations, and announcements. • Reach the management directly through the built-in contact form. The app is available to verified compound residents — membership is confirmed through your residential unit details.

Screenshots

Islamic Compass HK3 screens
SARAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SARAI at daily against Islamic Compass HK's monthly. SARAI also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Islamic Compass HK ships an update monthly, SARAI daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Islamic Compass HK versus SARAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIslamic Compass HKSARAI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHing Yan TsinAhmed shaker

In-app purchases

None

Islamic Compass HK

No in-app purchases

None

SARAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Islamic Compass HK free?
Islamic Compass HK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SARAI free?
SARAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Islamic Compass HK or SARAI have ads?
Neither Islamic Compass HK nor SARAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Islamic Compass HK or SARAI?
Islamic Compass HK ships an update monthly, and SARAI daily. Most recently, Islamic Compass HK was updated on November 8, 2026 and SARAI on November 5, 2026.

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