Comparison

ArticleCast vs زاد

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

Head to head
About

ArticleCast

Transform articles, blogs, and web pages into personalized audio content. Create custom podcasts based on your interests or convert any link into an audio version for hands-free listening on the go. Ideal for auditory learners and busy individuals seeking to stay informed.

Highlights
  • Personalized AI podcasts based on interests
  • Convert articles and web links to audio
  • Upload PDFs and text files for audio playback
  • Multiple AI voice options
  • Offline playback for listening without internet
  • Safari share extension for easy article import
Features
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Turn any article, blog, or PDF into a high-quality AI podcast — instantly. ArticleCast is the text to speech article reader that converts web pages into natural-sounding audio you can listen to anywhere, anytime. ArticleCast creates personalized podcasts based on your interests. Tell us what topics you care about — from tech and finance to health and world news — and your AI podcast host will research the web, gather current events, and deliver a podcast made just for you. Set it to daily or weekly and wake up to a fresh episode every time. Personalized intelligence, ready when you are. We connect the dots so you don't have to. Already love turning articles into podcasts? Paste any link and create an AI podcast from articles, blogs, and web pages in seconds. Listen on the go, stay informed hands-free, and turn long reads into audio you can enjoy anywhere. HOW IT WORKS DISCOVER — YOUR PERSONALIZED PODCAST ▸ Tell ArticleCast your interests and get a podcast automatically generated for you ▸ Your host researches the web for current events and trends on your topics ▸ Choose daily or weekly delivery — a fresh episode is always waiting ▸ Stay informed on what matters without lifting a finger ARTICLE TO PODCAST ▸ Paste any article URL and get a podcast instantly ▸ Upload PDFs and text files for audiobook-style listening ▸ Use the Safari share extension to send articles directly to your listening queue ▸ Choose your preferred AI voice from a range of natural-sounding options ▸ Select podcast, news anchor, or casual listening formats ▸ Save audio for offline playback — listen anywhere without internet ▸ Listen in the background while you multitask ▸ Organize your personal library of saved articles and podcasts BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY ArticleCast is designed for auditory learners and for users with ADHD, dyslexia, or visual impairments. Turn any article into clear, easy-to-follow audio and absorb information in the way that works best for you. Adjust playback speed, choose voices that suit your listening preference, and build a daily listening habit that fits your schedule. WHO USES ARTICLECAST? ▸ Curious minds who want a personalized daily or weekly podcast on their interests ▸ Students and researchers who want to listen to articles and study material ▸ Busy professionals who want to turn articles into podcasts and stay informed ▸ Audio learners who prefer listening over reading ▸ Commuters who want to make the most of travel time ▸ Anyone who wants to turn the web into audio they can take anywhere FEATURES AT A GLANCE ▸ Discover — personalized podcasts based on your interests, delivered daily or weekly ▸ Article to podcast — paste a URL and listen in seconds ▸ PDF to audio — upload documents and hear them read aloud ▸ Multiple AI voices — pick a voice that matches your style ▸ Format choices — podcast, news, or casual listening ▸ Offline playback — download and listen without internet ▸ Background audio — keep listening while using other apps ▸ Safari extension — share any article with one tap ▸ Personal library — organize and revisit saved audio ▸ Playback speed — speed up or slow down to your pace With ArticleCast, every interest becomes a personalized podcast and every article becomes audio you can take anywhere. Let ArticleCast discover the web for you. Download ArticleCast and start listening smarter today. Privacy Policy: https://www.articlecast.ai/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

زاد

A daily companion for Quran, prayer times, and remembrance. Features include offline Quran reading with translations, multiple recitation options, and detailed prayer time calculations with customizable alerts. It also offers Qibla direction, Hadith, and a Hijri calendar.

Highlights
  • Offline Quran reading with translations
  • Multiple Quran reciters
  • Customizable prayer time alerts
  • Qibla direction compass
  • Authentic Hadith collection
  • Daily Islamic remembrance (Adhkar)
Features
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زاد رفيق يومي هادئ للقرآن والصلاة والذكر، صُمِّم ليكون مريحًا للعين وليعمل دون أن يطلب منك شيئًا. القرآن اقرأ المصحف كما هو مطبوع على الصفحة: بخط مجمع الملك فهد نفسه، خمسة عشر سطرًا في الصفحة، تُقلَب بالسحب كما يُقلَب الكتاب. أو اقرأ آيةً آية مع الترجمة، بحجم الخط الذي يناسبك. وابحث في النص العربي دون الحاجة إلى كتابة التشكيل. علامات مرجعية، وهدف للقراءة، ويتذكر التطبيق أين توقفت. التلاوة استمع آيةً آية بصوت محمود خليل الحصري أو محمد صديق المنشاوي أو أكرم العلاقمي. تُميَّز الآية المتلوّة وأنت تتابع، وتستمر التلاوة والشاشة مقفلة، ويُحفَظ ما سمعته للاستماع دون اتصال. الحفظ اختر آية أو مقطعًا وكرّر تلاوته: كل آية عددًا من المرات تختاره، والمقطع كله عددًا من المرات أو حتى توقفه. التفسير تفاسير عربية إلى جانب أي آية: السعدي، والميسّر، والمختصر، وأيسر التفاسير للجزائري، وإعراب القرآن للدرويش، والمختصر بالإنجليزية أيضًا، تُحمَّل عند فتحها أول مرة. الصلاة تُحسب المواقيت على جهازك من موقعك، وطريقة الحساب والتعديلات اليدوية بين يديك. تصلك التذكيرات في وقتها، ويُرفع الأذان كاملًا ما دام التطبيق مفتوحًا بصوت تختاره من عشرة. تبقى صلوات اليوم أمامك في قائمة دون إلحاح، وتعرض أداة الشاشة الرئيسية الصلاة القادمة بنظرة. القبلة بوصلة تشير إلى الكعبة، وتخبرك حين لا يمكن الوثوق بها. الأذكار أذكار الصباح والمساء وبعد الصلاة وقبل النوم وعند الاستيقاظ. بالعربية مشكولة بالكامل مع مصادرها، ومع النقحرة والترجمة، وجلسة موجَّهة بعدّاد يتذكر أين توقفت. الحديث صحيح البخاري كاملًا بالعربية: جميع الكتب، مع بحث، وحديث في الصفحة الرئيسية كل يوم. التسبيح عدّاد يحفظ موضعه، بالأعداد التي تستعملها فعلًا. التقويم الهجري تاريخ اليوم الهجري، والأيام المتبقية على رمضان. بالعربية والإنجليزية التطبيق كله باللغتين، منسَّق كما ينبغي في كلٍّ منهما. خصوصية بالتصميم لا حساب ولا تحليلات ولا إعلانات. يُستخدم موقعك لحساب المواقيت على هاتفك ولا يُرسَل إلى أي مكان، إذ لا توجد جهة يُرسَل إليها. وكل ما يعرفه التطبيق عنك يزول بحذفه. يعمل دون اتصال نص القرآن والأذكار والحديث موجودة في التطبيق منذ لحظة تثبيته. وتُحفَظ صفحات المصحف والتفسير والتلاوة أثناء القراءة والاستماع.

Screenshots

ArticleCast4 screens
زاد4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: زاد at none against ArticleCast's 2. زاد also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ArticleCast's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 2). On price 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. ArticleCast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. زاد asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

زاد holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArticleCast has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArticleCast ships an update weekly, زاد every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ArticleCast versus زاد: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArticleCastزاد
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDumo LLCMOHAMMED NASAIF HUMMADI ALKARAKULLY

Customer experience

ArticleCast

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

زاد

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ArticleCast

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Savings$79.991 Year
None

زاد

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArticleCast free?
ArticleCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is زاد free?
زاد is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArticleCast or زاد?
زاد is rated higher. ArticleCast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while زاد averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ArticleCast or زاد have ads?
ArticleCast shows ads; زاد does not.
Which is updated more often, ArticleCast or زاد?
ArticleCast ships an update weekly, and زاد every 3 days. Most recently, ArticleCast was updated on November 5, 2026 and زاد on October 31, 2026.

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