Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit vs IABA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit
This app provides a comprehensive collection of Shia Islamic resources, including the Quran, Hajj guides, prayer times, and an extensive eBook library. It features bilingual content, offline functionality, and an AI assistant trained on Shia teachings.
- Holy Quran with translation
- Hajj and Ziarat guides
- Daily Taqibaat e Namaz
- eBook Library (3000+ books)
- Salaat timings and Azan reminder
- hyder.ai integration
- Offline functionality
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Welcome to the official Shia Toolkit (SIAT) app – your guide for understanding and enhancing your knowledge of Shia traditions. With modules in English, Urdu, Persian, Arabic, Hindi, Gujrati, Norwegian, Dutch & French. Shia Toolkit is designed for Muslims worldwide. This app is a compilation of various modules based on the teachings of Ahlulbayt, offering a rich source of insights for your spiritual journey. Let's embark on a journey of knowledge and understanding together! New Feature: hyder.ai Integration: Shia Toolkit now includes hyder.ai, the first-ever Artificial Intelligence model exclusively trained on Shia Islamic teachings. With over 400,000 data points from authentic Shia Isna Asheri sources, hyder.ai serves as a valuable resource for religious, historical, and ethical knowledge. Modules: Holy Quran with Translation Hajj and Ziarat Guides Monthly Amaal Dua Directory Sahifa Sajjadia Ziaraat Directory Daily Taqibaat e Namaz Salaat Directory Tasbeeh Counter eBook Library (3000+ books in ePub, Mobi & PDF) Salaat timings and Azan reminder Important Dates Imam & Masoomeen (as) Info Nahjul Balagha Specific purpose Duas Hadith Directory Islamic Calendar and important events Usool-e-Kafi Mafatih ul Jinan Daily Islamic Quiz Sermons of Ahlulbayt Key Features: Bilingual Content: Most content is available in both English and Urdu translations. Offline Functionality: Internet is not required to use the app, ensuring accessibility anytime, anywhere. Location-Specific Prayer Times: Display prayer times manually or automatically with customizable notifications, connecting users to their spiritual routines. Islamic Dates with Notifications: Stay informed about Islamic dates with customizable notifications for each significant event. Background Audio Play: Enjoy continuous audio play, even when the phone is in sleep mode, fostering an immersive spiritual experience. Favorites Menu: Personalize your experience by adding preferred content to favorites for quick and easy access. Live Streaming and Optional Downloads: Stream audio files for real-time access and download them for offline use, keeping the app size manageable. Intelligent Search Function: Quickly find specific content with an intelligent search function, enhancing user convenience. Bluetooth Connectivity: Connect your Bluetooth devices, such as in your car, to play audios through connected audio systems directly.
IABA
This app keeps the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association community informed and engaged. It provides essential information, updates, and resources in one place to strengthen connections and simplify access to your center's activities.
- Community connection
- Information access
- Stay engaged
- Event updates
- Center resources
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Stay connected with the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association (IABA) through our official mobile app. Designed to keep our community informed and engaged, the IABA app brings together essential information, updates, and resources in one convenient place. The IABA app is built to strengthen community connection, simplify access to information, and help you stay engaged with your center wherever you are. Download now and stay connected with IABA Austin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IABA at every 5 days against Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit's every 2 months. IABA also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit's advantage is ratings volume (398 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
IABA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit has 398 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit's written reviews are positive against 100% of IABA's.
Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit ships an update every 2 months, IABA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit | IABA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (398 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 398 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amber Rajani | Muhammad Manekia |
Customer experience
Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit
IABA
Bugs and requests
Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit
Reported bugs
8 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Quran data download issues
- Ayah wise Quran section still loading
- Widgets not working on iPhone
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- App crashes when setting location
- Daily hadith missing
- Quran section crashes on opening any Surah
Requested features
9 requests- Add full Azan
- Add Persian/Farsi translation in Quran section
- Add Dua Taj (Crown)
- Add compass
- Add more important Tasbee
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- Improve Arabic font
- Add verse numbers in Surahs or Juzzs
- Implement dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
IABA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shia Ithna Asheri Toolkit
No in-app purchases
IABA
No in-app purchases








