Comparison

khatim.io vs Serene Quran

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

Head to head
About

khatim.io

This app allows users to form groups and collectively read the Quran, sharing progress on specific sections. It offers an easy-to-read Quran screen for reading anywhere, facilitating group completion of the entire Quran.

Highlights
  • Create Hatim groups
  • Share Quran sections (juz/pages/surahs)
  • Track collective progress
  • Easy-to-read Quran screen
  • Complete Quran together
Features
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Create Hatim groups, share juz/pages/surahs, and track progress together. Read anywhere with the easy-to-read Quran screen and complete your Hatim collectively.

About

Serene Quran

This app offers a peaceful and accessible Quran experience with large, easy-to-read text and simple controls. It features synchronized highlighting, clear audio, a dhikr counter, and progress tracking to help users build habits and understand the holy text.

Highlights
  • Large, eye-friendly text
  • Synchronized Arabic and translation highlighting
  • Clear audio recitations and translations
  • Digital Dhikr counter
  • Daily goals and reminders
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Multilingual translation support
Features
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Serene Quran: Holy Quran Audio, Reading & Dhikr Serene Quran is a peaceful, simple, and accessible Holy Quran app designed for anyone looking for an easy-to-use Quran reading and listening experience without distractions. With its eye-friendly background, large and easy-to-read text, simple interface, and easy controls, Serene Quran makes reading, listening to, and following the Holy Quran more comfortable for everyone. Main Features Eye-Friendly Design A soft, peaceful background and simple interface help reduce eye strain during long reading sessions. Simple and Easy to Use No complicated menus or confusing screens. Open the app and easily start reading, listening, or tracking your progress. Synchronized Arabic and Translation Highlighting Follow the recitation with synchronized Arabic text and translation highlighting that makes reading, listening, and understanding easier. Clear Audio and Translations Listen to Quran recitations and translations with a smooth and focused audio experience. Digital Dhikr Counter Use the built-in dhikr counter for simple counting, traditional dhikr, and dhikr modes based on the Beautiful Names of Allah. Daily Goals and Reminders Build regular reading and dhikr habits with helpful daily goals and reminders. Reading Tracking Track your reading sessions and continue from where you left off. Statistics and Progress View your reading activity, daily progress, reading streaks, and long-term statistics. Multilingual Support Access Quran translations in many supported languages. Serene Quran brings together reading, listening, translations, dhikr, reminders, and progress tracking in one peaceful and comfortable Holy Quran app for everyone.

Screenshots

khatim.io4 screens
Serene Quran4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Serene Quran at every 6 days against khatim.io's every 6 weeks. khatim.io's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for khatim.io against 5.0 for Serene Quran. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

khatim.io ships an update every 6 weeks, Serene Quran every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
khatim.io versus Serene Quran: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterkhatim.ioSerene Quran
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGaye CankayaBerkay Bicer

Customer experience

khatim.io

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Serene Quran

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

khatim.io

No in-app purchases

None

Serene Quran

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is khatim.io free?
khatim.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Serene Quran free?
Serene Quran is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, khatim.io or Serene Quran?
khatim.io and Serene Quran are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do khatim.io or Serene Quran have ads?
Neither khatim.io nor Serene Quran shows ads.
Which is updated more often, khatim.io or Serene Quran?
khatim.io ships an update every 6 weeks, and Serene Quran every 6 days. Most recently, khatim.io was updated on October 28, 2026 and Serene Quran on October 31, 2026.

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