Comparison

Libib vs Al

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

Head to head
About

Libib

Easily catalog your books, movies, music, and games by scanning barcodes. Organize your personal library and manage your collection through a connected website, adding notes, ratings, and tags.

Highlights
  • Scan books, board games, movies, music, and video games
  • Barcode scanner
  • Tag, review, and rate items
  • Add notes to items
  • Publish your library online
  • Syncs with website
Features
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Libib is a small org and home library cataloging app that allows you to scan in your books, board games, movies, music and video games. Mobile app works in concert with Libib's website, where you can tag, review, rate, import, make notes and publish your library! Includes a built-in high quality barcode scanner! We are committed to your privacy: • We do not have advertisements • We do not sell or share your data

About

Al

This app serves as a comprehensive Islamic companion, offering tools for Quran study, prayer guidance, and spiritual enrichment. It aims to unite Sunni and Shia Muslims in their faith journey with access to scripture, supplications, and practical Islamic knowledge.

Highlights
  • Quran with translations and recitations
  • Multilingual supplications (Duas)
  • Guides for prayer, fasting, Hajj, Umrah
  • Accurate prayer times and Qibla compass
  • Prayer and fast trackers
  • Zakat and khums calculators
  • Islamic library and scholar messaging
Features
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Al-Kisa Foundation is your all-in-one Muslim companion, designed to enrich your spiritual life with essential tools and timeless guidance. Whether you’re seeking the Quran’s wisdom or the inspiration from the Holy Prophet PBH and his beloved household and companions, this app brings believers together in a shared journey toward Allah (SWT). Our mission is to help people worldwide read, understand, and find guidance in Islamic scripture, drawing from the words of God, the Holy Prophet, and his beloved family and companions. Key Features: Quran & Translations: Word by Word Audio, Verse by Verse Audio and Full Surah Audio. Download Quran Audio offline! Supplications (Duas): Multilingual duas rooted in tradition and Ahlulbayt wisdom. Guides: Step-by-step tutorials for prayer, fasting, Hajj, Umrah, and more. Prayer & Qibla: Accurate timings, Athan alerts, and a global Qibla compass. Trackers: Log missed prayers and fasts. Calculators: Zakat, khums, and charity made simple. Islamic Library: Books and resources in your language. Scholars: Message experts for personalized guidance. Toolkit: Prayers, wudu, and practical tools. Mosque Finder: Locate mosques anywhere. Calendar: Hijri dates and events.

Screenshots

Libib4 screens
Al4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Al at 5.0 against Libib's 4.4. Al also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Libib's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 29). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Al holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libib has 1.2K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Libib's written reviews are positive against 100% of Al's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libib ships an update every 2 weeks, Al fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Libib versus Al: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibibAl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better29
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLibib, Inc.Haydar Al-Karar LLC

Customer experience

Libib

All ratings1,156 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative14.1%

Al

All ratings23 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Libib

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after adding multiple items
  • Deleted items not recoverable
  • Syncing issues between app and website versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sort by author, series, or publication date
  • Option to view collections in grid/cover view
  • Functionality to mark books as read/unread
  • Integration with e-book/reading apps
  • Sharing/collaboration features for libraries

Al

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Libib

No in-app purchases

None

Al

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Libib free?
Libib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Al free?
Al is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Libib or Al?
Al is rated higher. Libib averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Al averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Libib or Al have ads?
Neither Libib nor Al shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libib or Al?
Libib ships an update every 2 weeks, and Al fortnightly. Most recently, Libib was updated on September 23, 2026 and Al on September 20, 2026.

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