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Noor Connect vs Al Quran (Tafsir & By Word): catalog facts
Noor Connect	Al Quran (Tafsir & By Word)
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0.	Free Free and ad-free, supported by donations to the foundation.
Android	Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Quran reading with tafsir in one app No trackers according to the developer	Word-by-word meanings of the Arabic text Colored tajweed and audio recitation
Very new project with a short track record Android only	Proprietary software Desktop versions are newer than the mobile apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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