Sakeena vs Maqra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sakeena
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Sakeena is a premium, all-in-one Islamic companion designed to help you stay connected to your faith. Whether you want to read the Quran with beautiful typography, build a consistent prayer habit, or find the Qibla instantly, Sakeena brings everything you need into one distraction-free experience. Key Features: • Complete Quran Reader: Read the Holy Quran or stream audio recitations from world-renowned reciters. • Advanced Prayer Tracker: Build streaks, unlock achievement badges, and track fasting, featuring a compassionate mode for menstrual cycles. • Accurate Prayer Times: Precise location-based timings with smart Adhan alerts and Friday Surah Al-Kahf reminders. • Duas & Spiritual Tools: Access 50+ Dua categories, learn the 99 Names of Allah, and use the haptic Digital Tasbih. • Qibla Finder: Instantly find the accurate direction of the Kaaba from anywhere in the world. Why Sakeena? We believe technology should serve your faith, not distract from it. That’s why Sakeena is built with a clean interface, zero intrusive ads, and a commitment to your privacy. Download Sakeena today and elevate your daily Ibadah.
Maqra
This app encourages daily engagement with the Quran through reading, listening, and tracking progress. It allows users to build consistent habits and connect with others in reading circles to complete the Quran together.
- Quran reader with translations
- Audio recitation with 600+ reciters
- Daily reading streak tracker
- Social reading circles for group completion
- Location-accurate prayer times
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Maqra makes daily Quran engagement joyful, social, and sustainable. Whether you read a page a day or a juzz, Maqra helps you build a consistent habit and share the journey with the people you love. READ WITH PURPOSE Open a beautiful, text-rendered Quran reader with multiple mushaf layouts and translations. Every page is crisp and clear, designed for focused reading on any screen size. LISTEN TO 600+ RECITERS Follow along with word-by-word audio synchronisation from over 600 reciters. Watch each word highlight in real time as you listen. BUILD YOUR STREAK Track your daily reading with a streak system that rewards consistency without punishing life. Grace days give you breathing room when things get busy. CREATE READING CIRCLES Invite your family, friends, or community to a Reading Circle and work together to complete a khatm. Each member claims sections from the Juzz Board, and the circle tracks collective progress in real time. PRAYER TIMES Never miss a prayer with built-in, location-accurate prayer times. Start reading today. Build your streak. Complete a khatm together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Maqra at every 4 days against Sakeena's every 6 months. Sakeena's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sakeena ships an update every 6 months, Maqra every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Sakeena | Maqra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Ahmed Abdullahi | FIFI TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Sakeena
No in-app purchases
Maqra
No in-app purchases
