Quran First vs Islamicon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quran First
Recite, memorize, and understand the Holy Quran with beautiful audio recitations and multiple translations. Features include bookmarking, ayah sharing, and prayer call timings with alarms.
- Audio recitations
- English & Malayalam translations
- Transliteration
- Bookmarking
- Ayah sharing
- Adhan timings & alarm
- Search functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
“Quran First” is a unique application for recitation, memorization and translation of Quran. “Quran First” is versatile, highly portable, easy to use and an ideal partner on our journey to true understanding and discovery of Holy Quran. Listen to beautiful recitation of Holy Quran and follow it with English & Malayalam translation by various scholars.Newly added feature adhan ( prayer call ) timings & alarm available now.This Powerful and easy to use app is free to download.With your support and suggestions In Sha Allah we hope to develop this app further and continue to add more features. May Almighty Allah accept our good deeds and Grant us good in this world and hereafter. Aameen. #Features: - Simple and easy user interface. - Beautiful audio recitations of Holy Quran. - English translations by Shakir, Yusuf Ali, Muhammed Ali. - Malayalam translations by Cheriyamundam Abdul Hameed Madani and Kunji Muhammed Parappor, Shaik Muhammed Karakkunnu and Vanidas Elayavoor. - English transliteration. - Options to view Quran with or without translation. - Easy index and search functionality. - Add bookmarks. - Recitation repeat function to easily memorize. - Ayah sharing via email, sms and different social medias.
Islamicon
This app is a comprehensive Islamic companion designed to simplify daily prayer and spiritual connection for Muslims. It offers accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, mosque locations, and full Quran access in a user-friendly interface.
- Accurate prayer times
- Qibla direction finder
- Nearby mosque locator
- Full Holy Quran access
- Simple and clear interface
Read full descriptionHide full description
Islamicon – Your Simple Companion for Prayer Islamicon is your all-in-one Islamic app designed to help Muslims of all ages stay connected to their faith with ease. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the go, Islamicon makes it simple to complete your daily prayers and stay grounded in your deen. Islamicon strives to elevate your prayer experience by offering a beautifully simple platform that brings all your Salat needs together in one place—from accurate prayer times to Qibla direction and Quran access. Key Features: Accurate Prayer Times – Automatically calculated based on your location, so you never miss a prayer. Qibla Finder – Instantly find the direction of the Kaaba, no matter where you are. Mosque Finder – Easily locate nearby mosques to pray in congregation wherever you are. The Holy Quran – Read, reflect, and stay spiritually nourished with full access to the Quran. Crafted with clarity and simplicity in mind, Islamicon helps you pray with confidence.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Islamicon at 5.0 against Quran First's 4.3. Quran First's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Islamicon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Quran First ships an update monthly, Islamicon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quran First | Islamicon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sabir Ali | Alyssa Jade Cesario |
In-app purchases
Quran First
No in-app purchases
Islamicon
No in-app purchases
