Comparison

ExploreQuran vs Sawm AI

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

Head to head
About

ExploreQuran

This app offers a distraction-free way to read, listen to, and understand the Quran. It features clear Arabic text, high-quality audio recitations from multiple Qaris, and various translations and commentaries. Download recitations for offline use, making it ideal for daily reading and in-depth study.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Verse-by-verse audio recitation
  • Multiple translations
  • Tafsir (commentary)
  • Offline audio downloads
  • Bookmarks and progress tracking
Features
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ExploreQuran is a beautiful, distraction-free Quran app built for daily reading, listening, and reflection. READ WITH CLARITY • Clean, comfortable Arabic text • Easy navigation by Surah and Ayah • Bookmarks and reading progress tracking LISTEN VERSE BY VERSE • High-quality audio recitation • Multiple reciters (Qaris) to choose from • Smooth playback controls for focused listening UNDERSTAND THE MEANING • Multiple translations • Tafsir (commentary) to deepen understanding OFFLINE ACCESS • Download recitations for offline listening (great for travel) Made for a calm, modern Quran experience—whether you read a few verses daily or study in depth. Support & feedback: https://explorequran.net/support

About

Sawm AI

Features
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Sawm AI — The Complete Islamic Companion Everything a Muslim needs for prayer, fasting, Quran, and daily spiritual growth — in one beautifully designed, AI-powered app. —————————————————————— ACCURATE PRAYER TIMES & AZAN —————————————————————— • Precise Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha & Sunrise for your exact location • Multiple calculation methods: Karachi, ISNA, Muslim World League, Umm al-Qura and more — match the method your local masjid uses • Authentic Azan notification at every prayer time • Sehri & Iftar 5-minute reminders with a gentle alert — never miss the most important moments of Ramadan —————————————————————— FULL QURAN WITH AUDIO —————————————————————— • Complete Arabic Quran with English and Urdu translations • High-quality recitation audio with lock screen controls — listen hands-free, phone in your pocket • Audio starts from the exact ayah you are reading, not from the beginning of the surah • Friday Surah al-Kahf reminder with the authentic hadith on protection from Dajjal —————————————————————— FASTING TRACKER — EVERY SUNNAH FAST —————————————————————— Sawm AI tracks every fast recommended in Islam, not just Ramadan: • Ramadan (full month) • White Days — 13th, 14th & 15th of every Islamic month • Monday & Thursday Sunnah fasts • Āshūrā — 9th, 10th & 11th of Muharram • Sha'bān 15th fast • Six days of Shawwāl • Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) • First ten days of Dhul Hijjah Track every fast, view yearly analytics broken down by type, and build a consistent worship habit. —————————————————————— AI ISLAMIC ASSISTANT —————————————————————— • Ask Sawm AI anything about Ramadan, fasting rules, Quran, halal/haram, or daily Islamic practice • Daily AI suggestions with real hadith references (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi) and Quranic ayah — contextual to today's Hijri date and Islamic season • Designed to supplement — not replace — qualified Islamic scholarship —————————————————————— ISLAMIC CALENDAR — 4 YEARS AHEAD —————————————————————— • Never miss Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid al-Nabi, Laylat al-Qadr, Day of Arafah, Islamic New Year and more • Events confirmed 4 years in advance so you can plan ahead • Syncs to calculated or moon-sighting calendar based on your preference —————————————————————— MORE FEATURES —————————————————————— • Qibla finder — real-time compass direction anywhere in the world • Women's cycle tracker — know which days prayer and fasting apply, integrated with your fasting log • Home screen widget with next prayer time at a glance • Beautiful dark-themed UI designed for nighttime use • Full English and Urdu interface • Free with optional Premium to remove ads —————————————————————— WHY SAWM AI? —————————————————————— Most Islamic apps do one thing. Sawm AI does everything — and does it properly. Prayer times use the method your masjid uses. Quran audio starts where you are reading. The fasting tracker knows the difference between Āshūrā and Sha'bān. The AI gives you hadith with actual references. This is the Islamic app built for Muslims who take their deen seriously. Pre-order now — free, automatic download on launch day. Be first.

Screenshots

ExploreQuran4 screens
Sawm AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ExploreQuran at none against Sawm AI's 3. ExploreQuran also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. Sawm AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ExploreQuran asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ExploreQuran versus Sawm AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploreQuranSawm AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAqueel MiqdadMuhammad Rafique Saleem

In-app purchases

None

ExploreQuran

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sawm AI

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subcription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subcription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is ExploreQuran free?
ExploreQuran is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sawm AI free?
Sawm AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExploreQuran or Sawm AI have ads?
Sawm AI shows ads; ExploreQuran does not.

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