Free Quran app for kids — which ones are actually free.
What "free" actually means in app stores
App Store filters show an app as "Free" if the download costs nothing. Most apps in this space have one or more in-app purchases. "Free to download" can hide "$8.99/mo to use." The list below distinguishes free tier (real usable content without payment) from free trial (limited-time access to paid content).
The honest free-tier ranking
- AyaQuest — Free tier unlocks the Starter Islands surahs (Al-Fatiha, Al-Fil, Al-Kawthar, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas). No credit card. Pro is $8.99/mo (with 1-week trial) or $71.99/yr. No ads. No tracking. Try it free →
- Muslim Pro Kids — Free version has ads. Paid tier removes ads and adds more content.
- Iqra — Free letter-learning module. Paid for surah content.
- Quran Companion — Limited free trial slots. Paid subscription for active memorization.
- Tarteel — Limited free verses. Paid subscription for full recitation feedback.
- Bayyinah TV Kids — Subscription only. No meaningful free tier.
Which free tier is "enough"?
For most families starting out, AyaQuest's free tier covers the first 6 surahs your child likely already hears in prayer. That's months of nightly content for many kids. If your child sticks with it, Pro unlocks the remaining 108 surahs as they roll out.
For kids 3–6 still learning Arabic letters, Iqra's free letter-learning module gets you a long way without paying.
See also: Best Quran app for kids ages 7–9 · Try a sample lesson · AyaQuest pricing
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