FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RecitID.

Getting Started

How does RecitID identify recitations?

RecitID answers two questions at once. It matches the Arabic it hears against the entire Quran to find the verse, and separately compares the voice against a reference library of 250+ qaris to name the reciter. Either can succeed on its own. Matching to pinpoint the surah and verse — and it identifies who is reciting by analysing the voice itself, recognising 250+ reciters (qaris). One tap names the surah, the verse, and the qari.

What do I need to get started?

Just download the app and tap Detect while Quran is playing nearby. No account required for core features.

Does it work with any Quran recitation?

Yes — RecitID identifies the surah and verse from any clear Quran recitation, and recognizes 250+ reciters by voice. It works with audio from speakers, phones, mosques, YouTube, car stereos, and more.

Is an internet connection required?

Audio detection and Live mode require internet. Quran reading works offline once content is cached.

Audio Detection

How long does detection take?

Usually under 18 seconds, often much less. The app listens for up to 15 seconds and matches what it hears against every verse of the Quran. Clear audio resolves faster.

Which reciters are supported?

RecitID identifies 250+ reciters by voice, and offers 100+ world-renowned reciters for in-app playback — including Mishary Al-Afasy, Al-Sudais, Saad Al-Ghamdi, Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Al-Husary, and more.

What if the wrong verse is detected?

Detection accuracy depends on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise works best. You can try again with better audio conditions.

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.

Quran Reading

What reading modes are available?

Three: Verse-by-verse with translations (41 languages), authentic 604-page Mushaf with King Fahd Complex (KFGQPC) font, and Compact mode.

Can I listen to reciters while reading?

Yes — tap any verse to play audio from your selected reciter. A persistent MiniPlayer lets you control playback from anywhere in the app.

Can I bookmark verses?

Yes. Tap any verse to bookmark it. Access all bookmarks from Settings > Reading > Bookmarks.

Live Khutbah

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.

How many languages are supported?

52 languages for Live Khutbah translation including English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Indonesian, Malay, Bengali, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more. Quran reading translations are available in 41 languages.

Can I save sessions?

Yes. Completed sessions are saved with full transcripts and translations. You can review, share, or delete them later.

Pricing & Subscriptions

Can I use RecitID without paying?

Absolutely. Reading is never limited: the full Quran in all 3 layouts, 41 translation languages, bookmarks, Daily Reminder, offline reading and 100+ reciters for playback. The free plan also gives you 5 recitation detections and 5 reciter IDs a day, 2 AI Explains, 5 AI Chat messages, 3 Smart Scanner scans, and your first Live Khutbah translation free for up to 45 minutes. No ads on any plan.

What does Pro include?

Unlimited recitation detection, reciter ID, AI Explain Ayah and AI Chat; live khutbah translation across 52 languages (3 hours a month on Monthly Pro, 60 hours a year on Annual Pro+, rising to 70 during Ramadan); and Smart Scanner at 25 scans a day (35 on Pro+). No ads on either plan. Annual Pro+ also adds session save & replay and priority support.

How much does Pro cost?

RecitID Pro is available as Monthly Pro ($9.99/month) or Annual Pro+ ($59.99/year), both with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Annual saves ~50% and adds session save & replay, a Ramadan live-translation boost, and priority support. No ads on any plan.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel anytime through your App Store or Google Play subscription settings. Premium features remain active until the end of your billing period.

Privacy & Security

What data do you collect?

We collect the minimum needed to run the service: your bookmarks and settings, basic usage analytics, and your email and display name if you create an account. We do not sell personal data. Audio and images are deleted after processing rather than kept. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Is my data shared with third parties?

Audio is processed by a secure third-party AI service for transcription only — it is not stored or used for training. We do not sell any user data.

Can I delete my account?

Yes. Go to Settings > Account > Delete Account. This permanently removes all your data including bookmarks, history, and subscription.

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 tells you the surah, verse number, reciter, and confidence score.

How do I find out which surah is being recited?

Open RecitID and tap Detect while the recitation is playing. Within about 18 seconds, the app will identify the exact surah and verse being recited, along with the reciter's name.

How do I find out who is reciting (which qari)?

Tap Detect while the recitation plays. Alongside the surah and verse, RecitID analyses the voice itself and names the qari — it recognises 250+ reciters. It's the fastest qari finder: when you hear a beautiful recitation and don't know who it is, RecitID tells you in seconds.

Can I search the Quran by voice?

Yes. RecitID is a search-the-Quran-by-voice tool — play any recitation and it identifies the exact surah and verse from the audio, plus the qari whose voice it recognises. No typing and no Arabic knowledge required.

Is there an app that translates Friday sermons in real time?

Yes. RecitID’s Live Khutbah mode records Arabic sermons in real time, transcribes them, and translates into 52 languages — so you can follow along at the mosque in your own language.

What is the best Quran app with Tajweed colors?

RecitID includes a full Tajweed color-coded Mushaf using the King Fahd Complex (KFGQPC) font with authentic 604-page layout, plus verse-by-verse and compact reading modes.

Can I listen to different Quran reciters in one app?

Yes. RecitID includes 100+ world-renowned reciters for playback — Mishary Al-Afasy, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Mahmoud Al-Husary, and more — with continuous playback and lock screen controls. 250+ reciters can be identified by voice.

Does RecitID work without Arabic knowledge?

Absolutely. RecitID provides translations in 41 languages, transliteration, and AI Explain Ayah — plain-language explanations grounded in authentic classical tafsir (Tafsir al-Jalalayn) — so you can understand every verse regardless of your Arabic proficiency.

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