Aabed vs Tilawa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Aabed
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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.
Tilawa
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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 βContinue readingβ 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 β 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aabed ships an update fortnightly, Tilawa every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aabed | Tilawa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Ray | Teksart |
In-app purchases
Aabed
No in-app purchases
Tilawa
No in-app purchases







