Comparison

Aabed vs ArabReads

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

Head to head

Al aabed

About

Aabed

Features

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A comprehensive Islamic application for reading the Holy Quran, with Ibn Kathir's interpretation included with each verse, and a financial rewards system to encourage reading.

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ArabReads

Features

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ArabReads: Your Gateway to Arabic Books Discover, rate, and explore Arabic books like never before! ArabReads is the ultimate platform for Arabic book enthusiasts and readers to connect, share, and discover amazing Arabic literature. Whether you're a casual reader or a passionate book club member, ArabReads makes it easy to discover, rate, and share your favorite Arabic books. Explore a vast and ever-growing collection of Arabic books, with new titles and authors added regularly to create one of the largest libraries of Arabic literature. Find exactly what you’re looking for with our filtering system and tailored recommendations based on community ratings. Create your own reading journey by adding books to your "Want to Read" list, tracking what you’ve finished, and rating your reads. Share detailed reviews to spark discussions with other book enthusiasts in our vibrant community. Connect with fellow Arabic literature lovers, share your book rankings, and engage in lively discussions through comments and replies. ArabReads is more than an app, it’s a community where your passion for Arabic books comes to life. Stay in the loop with regular app updates, including new events for book fairs with the latest additions to our growing collection of books and authors. We’re committed to making ArabReads the go-to platform for Arabic literature enthusiasts. Are you an author? You can showcase your work to thousands of readers! Manage your book collection, organize titles into series, and control your author profile’s visibility. Categorize your books across genres like Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Biography, History, Self-Help, and more as we continue to expand our categories. Track how your books resonate with readers and grow your audience. Download ArabReads now and start exploring new Arabic books today!

Screenshots

Aabed4 screens

ArabReads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArabReads at none against Aabed's shown. Aabed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Aabed ships an update fortnightly, ArabReads every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Aabed versus ArabReads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Aabed	ArabReads
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Fortnightly	Every 11 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	44 MB	50 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Blue Ray	Asmaa Elshobaky

In-app purchases

None

Aabed

No in-app purchases

None

ArabReads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aabed free?

Aabed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ArabReads free?

ArabReads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Aabed or ArabReads have ads?

Aabed shows ads; ArabReads does not.

Which is updated more often, Aabed or ArabReads?

Aabed ships an update fortnightly, and ArabReads every 11 days. Most recently, Aabed was updated on October 30, 2026 and ArabReads on November 5, 2026.