Islamiyat Bahrain vs Msheireb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Islamiyat Bahrain
This cultural application offers a comprehensive suite of Islamic services for users in Bahrain. It provides accurate Hijri calendar dates, prayer times, Qibla direction, and a directory of mosques. Users can also calculate Zakat, make charitable donations, and find information on Hajj and Umrah organizers.
- Hijri Islamic calendar
- Official prayer timings
- Qibla direction compass
- Mosque and Islamic center directory
- Zakat calculation and donation
- Ramadan Majalis directory
- Hajj and Umrah organizer directory
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""Islamiyat"" is a cultural application provided by the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs & Awqaf and the Ministry of Interior in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The app provides the latest updates relating to the Hijri Islamic calendar, official prayer timings, service features such as Qibla direction, the locations of mosques and Islamic centres in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in addition to the ability to calculate Zakat and pay charitable donations. The app provides an array of services available around the year, and others are seasonal based on Islamic occasions. You can benefit from the following services offered within the application: · Fa'el Khair: This service allows users wishing to provide financial charitable donations for the benefit of the insolvents and the defaulted whom judicial rulings have been issued against, with the possibility of identifying the cases the user would like to support. · Mosques & Islamic Centres: A directory that assists in searching & locating all the Mosques and Islamic Centres in the Kingdom of Bahrain. · Zakat & Donations: Users can calculate and pay the amount of zakat that must be paid and donate to charity projects that are run by the Zakat and Charity Fund in Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Awqaf. · The Gregorian calendar and the Bahraini Hijri calendar according to Shariah, scientific and astronomical standards and according to the methodology of ""Al Zubarah and Bahrain Calendar"" which was adopted in 1783. · Prayer Timings: Prayers timing and notifications and the Imsakya timings during Ramadan for the Kingdom of Bahrain. · Ramadan Majalis: An inclusive directory of all the daily and weekly Majalis held all over the Kingdom of Bahrain during the month of Ramadan the directory includes all the Majalis names, contact details, timings, the ability to locate the desired Majalis, as well as search for the nearest Majlis to the user. · Compass: Enables users to locate the Qibla direction. · Hajj and Umrah: Official directory of the Hajj and Umrah campaign organizers in the Kingdom of Bahrain including their contact details, their office addresses, and service to inquire about the registration of pilgrims. · Daily Moon Status: The service of determining the phases of the moon on a daily basis with pictures.
Msheireb
Navigate and explore a smart, sustainable urban district rooted in Qatari heritage. Discover over 100 retail, dining, and entertainment options with an interactive 3D AR map and smart parking. Receive real-time event and offer notifications tailored to your location.
- 3D AR Interactive Map
- Smart Parking
- Real-Time Notifications
- Cultural and Commercial Listings
- Event and Offer Updates
- Location-Based Tips
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Msheireb Downtown Doha is one of Qatar’s leading destinations, bringing together living, working, and staycation experiences with dining, shopping, culture, art, and entertainment, all in one place. From hotels and residences to offices, cafés, and cultural attractions, everything is connected in the heart of Doha. The Msheireb App brings this experience together in one place, helping you discover things to do, explore where to go, and enjoy the city with ease. Whether you’re visiting, living, or working in Msheireb, every moment becomes more seamless, personal, and connected. Plan your visit Access events, exhibitions, and experiences happening across the city. Discover what’s on and build your visit around it. Navigate the city seamlessly • Real-time tram timings, routes, and stations • Live parking availability by location • Indoor and outdoor navigation across the destination • Car locator and smart wayfinding Discover dining, retail, and experiences • Browse restaurants, cafés, shops, and hotels • Filter by preference and explore curated options • Access store details, timings, and directions Book and access services • Reserve valet parking and experiences • Pay for parking digitally • Access services across the city in one place Personalised offers and rewards • Receive tailored offers based on your preferences • Unlock rewards and benefits across the destination • Stay updated with promotions and seasonal activations Smart assistance and support • AI-powered assistant for instant guidance • Real-time recommendations based on your location • Direct access to services and information Designed for a connected city experience Built as the digital layer of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the app transforms how visitors, residents, and tenants interact with the city. It connects digital engagement with real-world experiences, making every visit more seamless, more personalised, and more rewarding.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Islamiyat Bahrain at 4.8 against Msheireb's 4.0. Islamiyat Bahrain also leads on ratings volume (313 vs 9) and review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Msheireb's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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.
Islamiyat Bahrain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Islamiyat Bahrain has 313 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Islamiyat Bahrain's written reviews are positive against 67% of Msheireb's.
Islamiyat Bahrain ships an update every 2 months, Msheireb fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Islamiyat Bahrain | Msheireb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (313 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 313 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eGovernment Authority Bahrain | Msheireb Properties |
Customer experience
Islamiyat Bahrain
Msheireb
Bugs and requests
Islamiyat Bahrain
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notifications not received on smartwatch
- Notifications stop working after a while
- App stopped sending prayer time reminders
- App only in Arabic
Requested features
12 requests- Add Athan sound notifications for iPhone
- Expand features to widgets and Apple Watch
- Add Athan notifications
- Add Islamic calendar for future dates
- Add timing for the last third of the night
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- Add individual institutions
- Add lectures in Bahrain with location, time, speakers, and arrangements with associations
- Add 'Al-Tawale' and stars, seasons, and ability to go back in days
- Add holidays
- Add reminder for prayer times before the actual time
- Add competitive features
- Add English language option
Msheireb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Islamiyat Bahrain
No in-app purchases
Msheireb
No in-app purchases









