Comparison

First Steps in Islam vs Noor

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

Head to head
About

First Steps in Islam

Features
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First Steps in Islam is your trusted companion for learning about Islam. Whether you are a new Muslim or curious about the faith, this app provides a structured, step-by-step journey through the fundamentals. FEATURES: - Step-by-step daily lessons on the pillars of Islam - Read the Quran with translations and tafsir (commentary) - Complete biography of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in 75 chapters - Prayer times and Qibla direction - Collection of essential daily duas (supplications) - Intelligent mentor for your questions (always cites scholarly sources) - Beautiful, peaceful interface with dark mode support - Works offline for core content LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE: Begin with the basics — the declaration of faith, how to pray, and the meaning behind Islamic practices. Each lesson builds on the previous one, giving you a clear path forward. EXPLORE THE QURAN: Read all 114 surahs with verse-by-verse translations. Tap any verse to see detailed commentary from classical scholars like Ibn Kathir. DISCOVER THE PROPHET'S STORY: Follow the life of Prophet Muhammad from birth to legacy across 75 beautifully written chapters. Each chapter includes reflections on why these events matter today. Available in 7 languages: English, Turkish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese. Privacy Policy: https://firststepsinislam.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://firststepsinislam.vercel.app/terms

About

Noor

A beginner-friendly app for learning Islam step-by-step. It offers organized lessons on core Islamic topics, a Quran reader with translation and recitation, and prayer tools like prayer times and Qibla direction. Designed for focused, ad-free study.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step Islamic lessons
  • Quran reader with translation
  • Quran recitation audio
  • Prayer times and Qibla finder
  • Progress tracking and bookmarks
  • Ad-free learning environment
Features
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Learn Islam with clarity and care. Noor is a beginner-friendly Islamic learning app for new Muslims, returning learners, and anyone seeking a structured way to strengthen their understanding of Islam. LEARN STEP BY STEP Explore organized lessons covering Tawheed, the Quran, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), prayer, Islamic character, and other foundational topics. Educational content is presented respectfully with references and clear explanations. READ AND STUDY THE QURAN * Read Arabic Quran text with English translation * Listen to Quran recitation * Search Surahs and verses * Save bookmarks, notes, and highlights * Continue from your previous reading position * Use available study and translation tools PRAYER AND QIBLA TOOLS * View prayer times based on your location * Find the Qibla direction * Configure optional local prayer reminders * Receive optional Daily Ayah and Jumu'ah reminders PERSONAL LEARNING Track supported lesson progress and save bookmarks as you study. Continue as a guest or create an account. Supported lesson progress can sync when signed in, while some Quran notes, bookmarks, settings, and other personal content may remain stored on your device. BUILT FOR FOCUSED LEARNING Noor provides a calm, organized environment without advertising or distracting social features. Study at your own pace, revisit lessons, and build a stronger foundation in the worship of ALLAH. Noor is an educational resource and is not a replacement for qualified scholars or local religious guidance. Need help? Visit https://www.noorfaith.com/support

Screenshots

First Steps in Islam4 screens
Noor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noor at none against First Steps in Islam's 4. Noor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. First Steps in Islam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Noor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Steps in Islam ships an update every 3 weeks, Noor daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
First Steps in Islam versus Noor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Steps in IslamNoor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB185 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLuven LLCNurTech LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

First Steps in Islam

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Noor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Steps in Islam free?
First Steps in Islam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noor free?
Noor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Steps in Islam or Noor have ads?
Neither First Steps in Islam nor Noor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Steps in Islam or Noor?
First Steps in Islam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noor daily. Most recently, First Steps in Islam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Noor on October 31, 2026.

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