The Shazam for
the Quran
RecitID identifies any Quran recitation playing around you in seconds — like Shazam but for the Quran. It names the exact surah, the verse, and the reciter (250+ identified by voice), usually before the ayah is finished. Translate Friday khutbahs live in 52 languages, read with Tajweed colours, open the tafsir on any ayah, and listen to 100+ world-renowned reciters.
250+
Reciters by voice
100+
Playback reciters
52
Live languages
114
Surahs
Features
The Best Quran App — Everything in One Place
Quran Recitation Identification
Like Shazam for the Quran — identify any recitation in ~18 seconds. AI detects the surah, verse, reciter, and confidence score from speakers, mosques, or any audio source.
Explore recitation identificationLive Khutbah Transcription
Record any Arabic lecture or khutbah and get real-time transcription with instant translation into 52 languages. Save sessions for later.
Explore khutbah translation3 Reading Modes
Verse-by-verse with translations, authentic 604-page Mushaf with King Fahd Complex (KFGQPC) font, or Compact mode. 41 languages.
Explore Tajweed readerVerse Insights
Tafsir, transliteration, historical context and hadith references for any verse — drawn from classical sources, with every source named.
Full Audio Playback
Listen to any verse from 100+ reciters. Continuous playback with MiniPlayer, 5 speed options, and lock screen controls.
Explore recitersSmart Scanner (Camera OCR)
Point your camera at a printed Mushaf, a screen, or handwritten Arabic — Smart Scanner identifies the ayah and opens it with translation, tafsir, and audio playback.
Explore Smart ScannerBookmarks
Save any verse
Share
Verses & posters
Offline
Read without internet
Dark & Light
Theme options
How It Works
How to Identify Quran Recitations
01
Listen
Open RecitID and tap Detect while Quran is playing nearby.
02
Identify
It listens for up to 15 seconds and matches what it hears against every verse.
03
Discover
See the surah, verse, reciter, translation — then read, listen, or explore insights.
Reciters
100+ World-Renowned Voices
From the Haramain Imams to the rising stars — listen to 100+ in the app, and identify 250+ more by voice.
Mishary Al-Afasy
Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
Saad Al-Ghamdi
Maher Al-Muaiqly
Yasser Al-Dosari
Khalid Al-Jalil
Islam Sobhi
Omar Hisham
Ahmed Al-Ajmi
Saud Al-Shuraim
Nasser Al-Qatami
Mansour Al-Salimi
Idris Abkar
Hani Ar-Rifai
Abu Bakr Al-Shatri
Fatih Seferagic
Hazza Al-Balushi
Bandar Baleela
Live Khutbah Translation — 52 Languages
Daily Reminder
إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًۭا
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
Surah Ash-Sharh (94:6) · Saheeh International
Twice a day — a Quran verse in the evening, adhkar in the morning. Every reminder carries its translation, transliteration, named source and audio, and any of them can be shared as a poster.
Pricing
Free to Start
Reading is always free and unlimited. Upgrade when the daily allowances stop being enough.
Free
$0
Forever
- 5 detections a day
- 5 reciter IDs a day
- 2 AI Explains · 5 AI Chats a day
- 3 Smart Scanner scans a day
- First Live Khutbah free (45 min)
- Unlimited reading · 41 translations
- 100+ reciters for playback
- No ads, ever
Premium
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/month7-day free trial on either plan · or $59.99/year Annual Pro+ (save ~50%)
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- Everything in Free
- Unlimited detection & reciter ID
- Unlimited AI Explain & AI Chat
- Live khutbah translation in 52 languages
- 25 Smart Scanner scans a day
- 7-day free trial on either plan
Common Questions
Is there an app like Shazam for the Quran?
Yes — RecitID is like Shazam for the Quran. It uses AI to listen to any Quran recitation and instantly identifies the surah, verse number, reciter, and confidence score.
How does RecitID identify recitations?
RecitID listens to the Arabic being recited and matches it against every verse of the Quran — returning the surah, verse, and reciter.
What is Live Khutbah mode?
Live mode records any Arabic speech (lectures, khutbahs, classes) in real-time, transcribes it, and translates it into 52 languages — so you can follow along in your language.
Which reciters are supported?
100+ world-renowned reciters for in-app playback including Mishary Al-Afasy, Al-Sudais, Saad Al-Ghamdi, Khalid Al-Jalil, Islam Sobhi, Omar Hisham, Abdul Basit, Al-Husary, and more. RecitID can also identify 250+ reciters by voice from any audio source.
Can I scan a Mushaf with my camera to find a verse?
Yes — Smart Scanner uses OCR to read Arabic text from a printed Mushaf, a phone or tablet screen, posters, or legible handwriting. It returns matching verses with confidence scores, then opens the ayah with translation, tafsir, transliteration, and audio.
What reading modes are available?
Three: Verse-by-verse with translations, authentic 604-page Mushaf with Tajweed colour coding using the King Fahd Complex (KFGQPC) font, and Compact mode for continuous reading.
Is my audio stored?
Your recording is sent to our servers to be matched against the Quran, then deleted once the match completes — we keep no copy, never use it for advertising and never sell it. Our processing providers may retain request content briefly for security and abuse monitoring. Full detail is in our Privacy Policy.
Does it work offline?
Quran reading works offline once cached. Audio detection and Live mode require internet.
What is the best Quran app?
RecitID combines recitation identification by sound, voice-based reciter recognition for 250+ reciters, live khutbah translation in 52 languages, Tajweed Mushaf reader, 100+ reciters for playback, AI tafsir, and 41 translation languages, making it one of the most complete Quran apps available.
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