eQuran vs InstaLate
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
eQuran
eQuran is a modern Quran companion designed for focused reading, listening, and daily reflection. Built with a clean Material 3 interface, eQuran helps you move between recitation, browsing, and study with speed and clarity. Whether you want to continue where you left off, stream a Surah, play a specific ayah, or download audio for offline listening, eQuran keeps the experience simple, elegant, and reliable. Features - Read the Quran by Surah or Juz - Smooth navigation between verses - Automatic last-read position tracking - Audio playback for Surahs and individual ayahs - Download audio for offline use - Multiple reciters available - Background playback support - Save favorite ayahs - Responsive layout for different screen sizes Audio - Stream or download recitations - Automatically uses offline files when available - Includes playback controls and speed adjustment Interface - Material 3 design - Optimized for phones, tablets, and larger screens Why eQuran eQuran is built for readers and listeners who want a polished, modern Quran app without unnecessary complexity. It combines practical features, thoughtful UI design, flexible reciter choices, and dependable playback behavior in one focused experience. Use eQuran for daily recitation, memorization support, listening on the go, and reconnecting with your progress anytime.
InstaLate
Features: - Distraction-free translation displayed in a semitransparent overlay window - Choose from many different translation providers - 3 different trigger modes: 1. Context menu 2. "Share" intent 3. Floating button (requires the selection to be copied/cut to the system clipboard first) - Button freely movable via drag 'n' drop - Android versions < 10 only: show/hide button automatically Permissions: - INTERNET: Allows InstaLate to connect to the internet to lookup translations - ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows InstaLate to verify if the device is connected to the internet - FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Allows InstaLate to run a service that listens to clipboard changes and to show a floating button - RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows InstaLate to optionally start this service during start-up of the device - SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows InstaLate to display a floating button over other apps Privacy: - No search history is stored locally or remotely by this app (last search term is cached in memory only) but it may or may not be possible that your search is tracked by the selected translation provider - No client-side JavaScript is executed - HTTPS communication between app and translation providers Please be extra cautious to not share sensitive data (passwords etc.) with translation providers by accident! If you're using the floating button don't trigger a translation if sensitive data is located in the system clipboard. Tips and Tricks: - If an app has implemented a custom context menu see if the floating button works for you or if the app is able to share text - Integration into "Librera" (FOSS ebook reader): 1. Select any word in the document by long-pressing it (text selection must be supported by the document) 2. In the opening dialog tap the "+" sign at the bottom and select InstaLate 3. Next time you select text you'll have access to the InstaLate button at the bottom Thanks: To all translation providers and their awesome services this application would be nothing without (in alphabetical order): - Beolingus: https://dict.tu-chemnitz.de/ - DeepL: https://www.deepl.com/ - Dict. cc: https://www.dict.cc/ - GNU CIDE: https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/ - Heinzelnisse: https://www.heinzelnisse.info/ - LibreTranslate: https://translate.argosopentech.com/ - Linguee: https://www.linguee.com/ - WikDict: https://www.wikdict.com/ - Wiktionary: https://wiktionary.org/
| Feature | eQuran | InstaLate |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | NotesBrowser | NotesProductivityBrowserTranslator |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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