Audio Detection
Detection speed, troubleshooting, and Auto-Detect.
How long does detection take?
RecitID listens for up to 15 seconds, often less when the audio is clear, then matches what it heard against every verse of the Quran. Clearer audio resolves faster.
How many detections do I get?
The free plan includes 5 recitation detections a day, and 30 reciter identifications alongside them. The counter resets at midnight UTC. Monthly Pro and Annual Pro run both without any daily cap (subject to fair use).
Detection says "No Match" — what should I do?
Move closer to the audio source, reduce background noise, raise the volume so it's clearly audible, and make sure actual Quran recitation is playing. RecitID matches Arabic Quran text, not general speech.
Which reciters can RecitID identify?
Surah and verse detection works on any reciter: it transcribes the Arabic and matches it against the Quran, so it doesn't need the voice to be in a catalog. Separately, RecitID runs voice identification against a 300+ reciter library and returns the reciter's name alongside the match when the voice is recognised.
Why does it need microphone access?
RecitID uses the microphone to hear the recitation. The clip is sent to our servers to be matched against the Quran, then deleted as soon as the match completes. We keep no copy of it.
What does the confidence label mean?
RecitID tells you how sure it is in plain language rather than a percentage. High confidence means the match is strong and you can rely on it. Likely match means it is probably right but the audio was not perfect. Possible match is a best guess worth checking. When nothing clears the bar, RecitID says so instead of naming a reciter it is not sure about.
What is Auto-Detect mode?
Auto-Detect keeps RecitID listening continuously, instead of one clip per tap, until it recognises the verse being recited. It's useful when you don't know when the recitation will start, or when you want to put the phone down and let it work. It auto-pauses when it stops hearing recitation, well within about 1.5 minutes of silence, to save battery.
How do I use Auto-Detect?
Open the Detect tab and long-press the main button for about a second. The button switches to Auto mode: the status reads "Auto-Detecting..." and RecitID keeps listening until it identifies the verse.