Comparison

AMAR vs Misbah

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

Head to head
About

AMAR

This app offers structured online courses in Arabic language and Islamic sciences. It provides a guided path from beginner to advanced levels, featuring pre-recorded lessons, live classes, and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Structured Arabic language program
  • Six Islamic sciences courses
  • Pre-recorded video lessons
  • Live classes with Q&A
  • Student forum for discussion
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn Arabic. Study the six Islamic sciences. Transform your understanding. AMAR Academy is an Islamic e-learning platform offering structured courses in Arabic and the classical Islamic sciences. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced student of knowledge, AMAR provides a clear, guided path from the foundations all the way to advanced study. Taught by Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan and the AMAR teaching team, lessons are delivered with the depth and precision of traditional Islamic scholarship, adapted for the digital age. WHAT'S INSIDE: The AMAR Arabic Programme — from the alphabet to fluency, taught live three times a week Precision in Knowledge — a structured five-year programme across six faculties: Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, and Arabic Language & Logic: - Pre-recorded video lessons you can watch and rewatch at your own pace - Live classes with real-time Q&A - A student forum to ask questions, discuss your learning, and connect with others - Progress tracking across every course and level - And many more WHO IS THIS FOR: Anyone who wants to learn Arabic from scratch Students of knowledge seeking a structured, long-term curriculum Muslims looking for authentic Islamic education they can access from anywhere Those who have benefitted from Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan's content on YouTube and want to take their studies further ABOUT AMAR: Al-Madrasatu Ar-Raḥmāniyyah (AMAR) was founded to provide a comprehensive, structured pathway for anyone seeking Islamic knowledge with depth and clarity. Our programmes are the first of their kind — combining the rigour of traditional scholarship with the accessibility of modern technology. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan memorised the Qur'an and Buloogh Al-Marām by the age of 10. He formally studied Islam in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Somalia before returning to the UK. He has delivered hundreds of hours of Islamic content and is known for his ability to push aspiring students of knowledge to their limits. SUBSCRIPTION: AMAR Academy requires a subscription to access course content. Subscriptions are available for the Arabic Programme and Precision in Knowledge Programme, offered separately or together on a monthly or annual basis. Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions are managed through your account at rahmaniyyah.com. You can view, change, or cancel your subscription at any time by visiting your account settings on our website. Privacy Policy: https://www.rahmaniyyah.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.rahmaniyyah.com/terms

About

Misbah

Features
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Meet the Quran through guided journeys that invite you to read, understand and reflect. Misbah brings together storytelling, tafsir-inspired explanation and thoughtful prompts in interactive guidebooks. Explore a surah step by step, spend time with its words and themes, and save reflections as you go. In Misbah, you can: • Follow guided journeys through Quranic stories and surahs • Explore guidebooks at your own pace • Reflect on what you read and save your thoughts • Return to your journey whenever you’re ready Start with a guidebook and take one thoughtful step at a time.

Screenshots

AMAR4 screens
Misbah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Misbah at none against AMAR's 5. AMAR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. AMAR sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Misbah asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AMAR versus Misbah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMARMisbah
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAl-Madrasatu Ar-RahmaniyyahTaseen Rahman

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AMAR

Subscriptions4
  • Precision Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Arabic Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Precision Annual$149.991 Year
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  • Arabic Annual$339.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$759.00
None

Misbah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMAR free?
AMAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Misbah free?
Misbah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AMAR or Misbah have ads?
Neither AMAR nor Misbah shows ads.

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