Comparison

Aabed vs Tilawa

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

Head to head
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.

About

Tilawa

Features
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Tilawa - Quran App Tilawa app brings the Quran to your pocket with a clear Mushaf, an AI assistant, prayer times, and tools to build a daily habit. READ THE QURAN Full digital Mushaf (604 pages) Multiple fonts (Hafs, Uthmanic script) and readable layouts Jump by page, surah, or ayah and pick up where you left off Bookmarks and β€œContinue reading” from the home screen Themes: Sepia, Dark, Green, and Light for comfortable reading AI QURAN ASSISTANT Ask questions in plain language and get verse references and answers Understand context and meanings with an AI built for the Quran Get structured responses with surah and ayah so you can read and reflect PRAYER TIMES & HIJRI Accurate prayer times using your location Next prayer countdown and Hijri date on the home screen Optional prayer reminders KHATMAH – YOUR READING GOAL Set personal reading goals and track progress Create or join group Khatmah and invite friends (e.g. via link or WhatsApp) Mark portions complete and keep your goals in one place LISTEN & LEARN Quran Radio: continuous recitation with synced Mushaf view Choose reciters and listen with word-by-word highlighting Background playback so you can listen while using other apps MORE TOOLS Tasbeeh (dhikr counter) for daily remembrance Search across the Quran Sign in with Apple or Google to sync bookmarks and settings DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE Clean, modern interface with support for Arabic and English Tilawa app is by TeksArt. Whether you want to read or listen to the Quran, TeksQuran is built to be your everyday companion.

Screenshots

Aabed4 screens
Tilawa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tilawa at none against Aabed's shown. Tilawa also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Aabed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, Tilawa every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Aabed versus Tilawa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAabedTilawa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue RayTeksart

In-app purchases

None

Aabed

No in-app purchases

None

Tilawa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aabed free?
Aabed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tilawa free?
Tilawa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aabed or Tilawa have ads?
Aabed shows ads; Tilawa does not.
Which is updated more often, Aabed or Tilawa?
Aabed ships an update fortnightly, and Tilawa every 2 days. Most recently, Aabed was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tilawa on October 31, 2026.

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