Qurb vs Quranly: which Quran habit app is right for you?
Both apps help you read the Quran every day with goals, streaks and reminders. Quranly is the bigger, longer-running habit app, on iPhone and Android, with reading levels, hasanat tracking and a family leaderboard. Qurb adds real app locking: your distracting apps stay locked until your daily goal is done, and it tracks every verse until you complete the Quran. Qurb's locking is iPhone only.
Quranly is one of the best-known Quran habit apps, and for good reason. If you’re comparing it with Qurb, here’s what each does, where they differ, and who each one suits. We make Qurb, so we’ve stuck to facts from Quranly’s own listings and website (checked 3 November 2026) and listed them at the bottom.
At a glance
| Qurb | Quranly | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily reading goal | Yes: verses a day, a page, a juz, any amount | Yes, with reading levels from a couple of minutes upwards |
| Streaks and reminders | Yes, plus your week at a glance | Yes, plus a weekly tracker |
| Locks distracting apps | Yes, until your daily goal is done (Premium, iPhone) | Not mentioned in its listing or website |
| Progress tracking | Tracks every verse from Al-Fatihah to An-Nas, shows progress on Home, celebrates when you finish | Tracks verses, pages, time and hasanat |
| Social features | None (a completion card you can share) | Family and friends leaderboard |
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone, iPad and Android |
| Pricing model | Free reader, no ads. Premium for app locking, 7-day free trial on yearly | Free download with in-app purchases (subscriptions and lifetime options) |
| Size | New, small: 4.9 from 11 ratings across all App Store countries (Oct 2026) | Large: 1M+ Google Play downloads; 4.7 from about 1,700 US App Store ratings; says 1m+ people use it |
What Quranly does better
- It’s proven. Quranly has been on the App Store since 2021 and has over a million downloads on Google Play. That’s a lot of people building a Quran habit with it.
- Android. If you’re on Android, Quranly works today. Qurb doesn’t yet.
- Family and friends. The leaderboard and family reminders make it social, which some people find really motivating.
- Reading levels. Its goals grow with you as you read more.
What Qurb does differently
- A real lock. Qurb locks the apps you choose, such as TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, at your reading time. They open again the moment today’s goal is done. A reminder can be swiped away; a lock waits for you.
- Your goal unlocks your apps. Quranly doesn’t lock apps. In Qurb, the apps you choose stay locked until you’ve read the amount you chose, so the habit is real.
- Built around completing the Quran. Qurb remembers every verse you read, shows how far through the Quran you are and when you’re on track to finish, insha’Allah, and helps you catch up on verses you skipped. Want to see your own date? Try the completion planner.
- Free reader, no ads. Arabic, translations, transliteration, audio and offline reading are free. Only locking is premium.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Quranly if you’re on Android, you want a social leaderboard with family and friends, or reminders are enough to keep you reading.
- Choose Qurb if your phone is what gets in the way, you’re on iPhone, and you want today’s reading to be done before the scrolling starts, with every day adding up to completing the Quran.
Whichever you pick, the habit matters more than the app. If you’re starting out, our guide to building a daily Quran habit may help.
Sources
Competitor details change. We checked each source on the date shown; if something here is out of date, email us and we'll fix it.
- Quran by Quranly (App Store) (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- Quran by Quranly on Google Play (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- Quranly website (checked 3 Nov 2026)
- Qurb on the App Store (checked 3 Nov 2026)
Last reviewed 3 November 2026.
Questions
Does Quranly block apps?
Not as far as we can tell. Quranly's App Store listing and website, checked on 3 November 2026, describe goals, streaks, reminders, reading levels and a leaderboard, and don't mention locking other apps. Qurb does lock apps, using Apple's Screen Time.
Is there a free alternative to Quranly?
Quranly itself has a free download with in-app purchases. Qurb's full Quran reader is free too, with Arabic, translations, transliteration, audio and offline reading, and no ads. Qurb's app locking is premium, and the yearly plan starts with a 7-day free trial.
Can I use Qurb on Android?
Not yet. Qurb's app locking uses Apple's Screen Time, so it's iPhone only for now. Quranly is on both iPhone and Android.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some people keep a favourite reader or tracker and use a blocker alongside it. Just remember that Qurb unlocks your apps when you read in Qurb, because that's where it counts your verses.