Juz Amma (Suras of Quran)

Review by eFreeware

Juz Amma (Suras of Quran) is a free Android app from developer dimach.cassiope that gathers the thirtieth part of the Quran, running from Surah 78 (An-Naba) to Surah 114 (An-Nas), together with Surah Al-Fatiha. Each sura is presented three ways: the Arabic verse, a translation, and a transliteration. That combination is the main reason to consider it, because it serves two different readers at once, the one who reads Arabic script and the one who does not yet.

For anyone unfamiliar with the term, a juz is one of thirty roughly equal divisions of the Quran, and Juz Amma is the one most often memorized, since it holds most of the short suras. The app takes its name from the first word of the first sura in that section. Juz Amma has been on Google Play since February 2012, holds a 4.9 average from more than 15,000 ratings, and has passed a million installs, which suggests a long life rather than a quick debut.

Reading the short suras in three forms

The core of the app is the reading screen, where Arabic, translation and transliteration appear for each sura. I like that the three are kept together rather than split across separate modes, because it lets a reader move between script and meaning without losing their place. If you are working on pronunciation, the transliteration gives you something to follow; if you are reading for comprehension, the translation carries the sense.

This is a narrow library by design. It covers one juz and Al-Fatiha, which is exactly what someone memorizing these short suras needs and far less than someone reading the Quran end to end would want. The developer's framing is honest about that scope, and I would treat the app as a focused study companion for this section rather than a general Quran reader.

Because the text is presented sura by sura, it also works well for short sessions. A few minutes with one sura, reading the Arabic and then checking the translation, is a natural way to use it, and the structure encourages that rhythm without any extra setup.

Audio for listening and repetition

The most recent update brought the audio files back inside the app, so they no longer have to be downloaded separately. That is a meaningful change for anyone who wants to listen while reading along, since the recitation and the text now live in the same place. The same update also addressed compatibility with recent Android versions, which matters for an app that has been available for well over a decade.

Listening alongside the Arabic is the obvious use: play a sura, follow the script, and repeat. For memorization, that loop of hearing and reading is the part that tends to stick, and having the audio built in removes a step that used to sit between installing the app and starting.

I would not treat the audio as a separate music-style experience. It is there to support the text, and the app is organized around the suras rather than around a player.

What you get for free

The app is free to install and carries ads, and it also offers in-app purchases.

The audio being bundled in means the app includes more than a text-only reader would, which is a reasonable trade for not having to fetch files afterward. The free tier is available, and ads are part of the experience.

Getting started

There is very little to set up. You install the app, and the suras are there to read, with the audio already included after the latest update. No separate download step stands between you and the first sura, which is the main practical improvement in the current version.

The app is rated for Everyone and sits in the Libraries & Demo category, which fits a reference tool of this kind. If you have used an older copy, the update is worth taking for the bundled audio and the compatibility work alone.

A good fit for memorizers and new readers

This app suits people memorizing the short suras, students working through Juz Amma for the first time, and readers who want the Arabic, a translation and a transliteration side by side in one place. It also fits anyone who prefers to listen to a recitation while following the text, now that the audio is included.

It is less suited to readers who want the full Quran or a deep study tool with commentary, since the app stays within its one juz and Al-Fatiha. That focus is the point, but it does mean the app is a companion for a specific portion rather than a complete library.

A focused companion for Juz Amma

Juz Amma (Suras of Quran) does one job and does it in a way that covers the main ways people engage with these suras: reading the Arabic, checking a translation, following a transliteration, and listening to a recitation. The recent update that restores the audio and improves compatibility with current Android versions keeps it usable on modern devices. It is free, ad-supported, and offers in-app purchases.

If you are memorizing or studying the thirtieth part of the Quran and want the text and audio together in one Android app, this is a sensible choice, backed by a long run on the store and a strong rating from a large number of users. If you need the whole Quran or extensive commentary, this app's scope will not cover it.

What's new

We have reintroduced the audio files directly into the app, so you no longer need to download them separately. This version also includes improvements to ensure better compatibility with the latest Android versions.