Comparison

Arsel vs Moawen

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

Head to head
About

Arsel

This app allows telecom consumers in Qatar to submit complaints and inquiries directly to the Communications Regulatory Authority. It also provides a network coverage map, internet speed tests, and information about consumer rights and updates from the CRA.

Highlights
  • Submit telecom complaints and inquiries
  • View online network coverage map
  • Test internet speed
  • Access consumer rights information
  • Receive CRA updates
Features
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The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is the communications regulator in the state of Qatar established by virtue of Emiri Decree (42) in 2014. CRA regulates the communications & infoology and postal sectors, and access to digital media. Arsel is the Communications Regulatory Authority’s mobile app to empower telecom consumers in Qatar. The app was specifically developed by CRA as an additional tool for consumers to provide their complaints and inquiries about telecommunication services in Qatar directly to CRA. The data collected through the app will help CRA to work with the service providers to improve the quality of services in the country. The word Arsel means “to send” in Arabic, and CRA hopes the app, will indeed help consumers communicate directly with us. Through the app the consumers can: Send complaint and inquiry about telecommunication services directly to Communications Regulatory Authority. Access an online network coverage map showcasing other consumers experience and informing users if coverage issues been reported in their area or not. Test your internet speed. Know more about your rights and how we can help you. Receive updates and information from the CRA. هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات هي الجهة المسئولة عن تنظيم قطاع الاتصالات في دولة قطر. وقد أنشئت بموجب القرار الأميري رقم (42) لسنة 2014. تتولى الهيئة تنظيم قطاع الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات وقطاع البريد، والنفاذ إلى الإعلام الرقمي. أنشأت هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات تطبيق "أرسل" للهواتف المحمولة لتمكين وتوعية المستهلكين بكافة حقوقهم في قطاع الاتصالات في قطر. وقد تم تطوير هذا التطبيق خصيصا من قبل هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات كقناة إضافية تمكن المستهلك من تقديم شكواه واستفساراته مباشرة إلى الهيئة حول خدمات الاتصالات في قطر. وسوف تساعد البيانات التي يتم جمعها من خلال هذا التطبيق في عمل الهيئة مع مقدمي الخدمة على تحسين جودة الخدمات في البلاد. كلمة Arsel مشتقة من مرادفها الأصلي باللغة العربية "أرسل" وتأمل الهيئة ان يسهل هذا التطبيق تواصل المستهلكين معنا مباشرة . من خلال التطبيق يمكن للمستهلكين:: تقديم شكوى أو استفسار مباشرة لهيئة تنظيم الاتصالات حول خدمات الاتصالات. الاطلاع على خريطة شبكة التغطية على الإنترنت وعرض تجارب مستهلكين اخرين وترشد المستهلك ما اذا كان هناك شكاوى تغطية في منطقته او لا . اختبار سرعة الإنترنت معرفة المزيد عن حقوقك كمستهلك اتصالات. يمكنك استلام اخبار وتحديثات من هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات.

About

Moawen

This platform digitizes domestic worker recruitment and employment services in Qatar. It offers a transparent and efficient system for employers, workers, and recruitment offices, ensuring rights protection and supporting digital transformation.

Highlights
  • Digital recruitment management
  • Transparent service access
  • Rights protection for all parties
  • Smart digital ecosystem
  • Real-time procedure tracking
  • Informed decision-making tools
Features
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The Moawen Platform is a fully integrated digital platform launched by the Ministry of Labour in the State of Qatar to regulate domestic worker recruitment and employment services through advanced technological solutions and a smart digital ecosystem that ensures transparency, ease of access to services, and the protection of the rights of employers, domestic workers, and recruitment offices. The platform supports the country’s digital transformation efforts and enhances labour market efficiency in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. The platform offers a secure and seamless digital experience based on trusted performance indicators and reliable ratings, enabling users to make informed decisions based on accurate and dependable information. This contributes to fostering a more organised and equitable working environment, while enhancing competitiveness among recruitment offices in delivering the highest standards of services and offers. The platform electronically manages all stages of domestic worker recruitment and employment under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour — from submitting requests and reviewing and comparing offers from licensed recruitment offices, through to the domestic worker commencing employment — with real-time tracking of all procedures and application stages.

Screenshots

Arsel4 screens
Moawen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Moawen at every 6 days against Arsel's every 9 months. Arsel's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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 — 3.0 for Arsel against 3.0 for Moawen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arsel ships an update every 9 months, Moawen every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arsel versus Moawen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArselMoawen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB85 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCommunications Regulatory Authority (State Of Qatar)Ministry Of Labour, Qatar

Customer experience

Arsel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Moawen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arsel

No in-app purchases

None

Moawen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arsel free?
Arsel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moawen free?
Moawen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arsel or Moawen?
Arsel and Moawen are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Arsel or Moawen have ads?
Neither Arsel nor Moawen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arsel or Moawen?
Arsel ships an update every 9 months, and Moawen every 6 days. Most recently, Arsel was updated on October 2, 2026 and Moawen on October 15, 2026.

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