Best Apps to Memorize the 99 Names of Allah in 2026

TL;DR. Most Islamic apps display the 99 Names of Allah as a reference list, but almost none are built to help you actually memorize them with spaced repetition and audio. As of October 2026, SABR is one of the few apps with a dedicated 99 Names learning track that uses the same memorization engine as its Hifz path (ayah-by-ayah repetition, streaks, revision). Quran Companion and Quranly are strong for broader Hifz but treat the Names as a side feature. Muslim Pro, Quran.com, and Tarteel are excellent for other jobs but are not built around Asma ul Husna memorization. Pick based on whether you want structured memorization or a reference reader.

Memorizing the 99 Names of Allah — Asma ul Husna — is one of the most common entry points into deliberate Islamic learning. It's shorter than Hifz, emotionally rewarding, and widely encouraged. The problem is that the apps most people reach for are reference tools: a scrollable list with Arabic, transliteration, and a short meaning. Reading a list is not the same as remembering it a month later.

In tracking 4,000+ users across SABR's first month, we observed the same pattern that shows up in Hifz: without a repetition and revision loop, people learn 10 Names, feel progress, and forget them by week three. The apps below are ranked by how seriously they treat the memorization job — not how pretty the Names page looks.

Disclosure: I'm the founder of SABR. The comparison below is honest about where each app is stronger, including where SABR is weaker than the alternatives.

Key takeaways

• Most apps marketed around the 99 Names of Allah are reference lists, not memorization tools — they show Arabic, transliteration, and a meaning, but have no spaced repetition.
• SABR has a dedicated Asma ul Husna track that reuses its ayah-by-ayah memorization engine: audio, adjustable repetitions, streaks, and scheduled revision.
• Quran Companion and Quranly are built for full-Qur'an Hifz; they treat the 99 Names as secondary content rather than a core learning path.
• Muslim Pro and Quran.com offer the 99 Names as part of a broader Islamic suite but are not optimised for memorization workflows.
• Tarteel is focused on recitation recognition, not on learning the 99 Names, so it is not the right tool for this specific job.
• Prices range from free with Premium tiers to free-with-ads models. The Qur'an and the Names themselves should never sit behind a paywall.
• For meanings and theological depth, defer to qualified scholars — any app is a memorization aid, not a source of religious rulings.

What "best" actually means for this job

Before ranking anything, the job-to-be-done matters. Someone searching "99 names app" is usually trying to do one of these three things:

1. Learn the Names by heart — Arabic pronunciation, order, and widely-agreed meaning.
2. Have a reference to open occasionally and recite.
3. Study the meanings in depth — tafsir-level understanding of each Name.

An app can be excellent at job #2 and terrible at job #1. Most of the apps that rank for "asma ul husna app" in 2026 are reference apps. If memorization is what you want, the shortlist is small.

Key takeaway. A beautiful list of the 99 Names is not a memorization tool. Memorization requires scheduled repetition, audio feedback, and revision of what you learned last week — not just today.

1. SABR — best for structured memorization and consistency

SABR is a Duolingo-style Qur'an memorization app with a dedicated Asma ul Husna learning track. The same engine that powers ayah-by-ayah Hifz — adjustable repetition counts, reciter audio, streaks, XP, and scheduled revision — is applied to the 99 Names.

Who it's for: Beginners and busy Muslims who want to actually commit the 99 Names to memory, with a daily routine that survives missed days.

Strengths:

• Dedicated Asma ul Husna track with Arabic, transliteration (for non-Arabic readers), and a short, widely-accepted meaning for each Name.
• Spaced revision of previously-learned Names, not just linear progression — the problem of forgetting Name #12 while learning Name #40 is handled by the schedule.
• Streaks, XP, and reminders built around consistency rather than speed.

Best for: The learner who tried the "read-the-list-once" approach and gave up after two weeks.

Pricing: Free standard learning track (full 99 Names covered). Premium adds flexibility like offline access and picking content outside the standard path. The Names themselves are not paywalled. [source: SABR Premium pricing page]

Where SABR is honestly weaker: SABR is not a theological reference. The meanings are kept to commonly-agreed, non-controversial senses. If you want deep tafsir of each Name, a scholarly text or a teacher will serve you better than any app.

Try SABR's 99 Names track

2. Quran Companion — best for serious Hifz students who also want the Names

Quran Companion is one of the better-known structured Hifz apps and has 99 Names content as part of its broader Islamic learning features.

Who it's for: Serious Hifz students who want one app for full Qur'an memorization and treat the 99 Names as a side-track.

Strengths:

• Established Hifz community and leaderboards.
• Audio recitation integrated into the memorization flow.
• Features for teachers and students to track progress together. [source: Quran Companion feature page]

Best for: Users whose primary goal is full-Qur'an Hifz and who want 99 Names as a bonus.

Pricing: Freemium — core features free, Premium subscription for advanced features. [source: Quran Companion pricing page]

Honest limitation: The 99 Names appear to be secondary content rather than a first-class learning track; if memorizing the Names is your primary goal, a dedicated track like SABR's will likely be more focused.

3. Quranly — best for gamified Hifz with a side focus on learning content

Quranly is another gamified Hifz app in the same category as SABR and Quran Companion.

Who it's for: Users who like Duolingo-style gamification applied to Qur'an learning.

Strengths:

• Clean, modern UI aimed at Gen Z and young millennials.
• Streaks and progress tracking.
• Multi-track learning path. [source: Quranly feature page]

Best for: Learners who want a modern-looking app with gamification, and whose main focus is Hifz.

Pricing: Freemium with Premium subscription. [source: Quranly pricing page]

Honest limitation: Not publicly documented as being optimised specifically for Asma ul Husna memorization — the 99 Names are not the headline use case.

4. Muslim Pro — best as a general Islamic companion with a 99 Names section

Muslim Pro is one of the largest Islamic apps globally and includes a 99 Names of Allah section alongside prayer times, Qibla, Qur'an, and more.

Who it's for: Muslims who want one all-in-one Islamic utility app and will read the Names occasionally as part of their daily use.

Strengths:

• Massive feature breadth (prayer times, Qibla, calendar, Qur'an, du'a). [source: Muslim Pro feature page]
• Multi-language support.
• Established user base.

Best for: Users who want a general-purpose Islamic app and treat the 99 Names as a reference, not a memorization project.

Pricing: Free with ads; Premium removes ads and unlocks extras. [source: Muslim Pro pricing page]

Honest limitation: The 99 Names here appear to be a reference section rather than a memorization engine — there is no spaced-repetition workflow built around them.

5. Quran.com (and its app) — best as a free Qur'an reader with Names reference

Quran.com is a non-profit Qur'an platform with a mobile app, offering reading, translations, and recitation.

Who it's for: Readers who want a clean, ad-free Qur'an experience and reference material.

Strengths:

• Free and ad-free. [source: Quran.com about page]
• Multiple translations and tafsir integrations.
• Non-profit, mission-driven.

Best for: Qur'an reading and reference. Not primarily a 99 Names learning tool.

Pricing: Free. [source: Quran.com about page]

Honest limitation: Quran.com is seemingly focused on Qur'an reading, not on structured Asma ul Husna memorization with repetition and revision.

6. Tarteel — best for recitation recognition, not for learning the Names

Tarteel uses AI to listen to your recitation and detect mistakes.

Who it's for: Hifz students who want recitation correction feedback.

Strengths:

• AI-based recitation recognition. [source: Tarteel feature page]
• Mistake detection for existing memorization.
• Useful companion to a teacher for self-review.

Best for: Students who already have memorization in progress and want recitation feedback.

Pricing: Freemium with Premium subscription. [source: Tarteel pricing page]

Honest limitation: Tarteel seems focused on recitation correction rather than teaching new content; it is not the right tool specifically for memorizing the 99 Names from scratch.

Key takeaway. An app that recognises your recitation is not the same as an app that teaches you new content. For the 99 Names job, you want a memorization engine, not a listening engine.

Comparison matrix

Key takeaway. As of October 2026, dedicated 99 Names memorization — not just reference — is a surprisingly thin slice of the Islamic app market. If that is specifically what you want, your shortlist is short.

A simple daily routine that works with any of these apps

If you pick an app with a memorization engine, the routine looks like this:

1. Day 1-7: Learn one Name per day. Listen to the audio five to ten times. Say it aloud. Confirm you can recall Arabic + meaning without looking.
2. Daily revision block: Each day, revise the Name from yesterday and a rotating older one from the last 7-14 days.
3. Weekly checkpoint: Once a week, run through every Name you've learned so far in order. This is the single most important session.
4. Pace: One Name per day gets you through all 99 in roughly three months. Two per day in about seven weeks. Both are reasonable.

The thing that fails almost everyone is step 2 — the daily revision of older Names. That's why reference apps break down for this job: they show you Name #37 beautifully but don't make you revisit #12 today.

A note on meanings and teachers

For memorization — Arabic form, pronunciation, order — an app is a strong tool. For meanings, especially in depth, the right source is a qualified teacher or recognised scholarly work. SABR, and every app in this list, uses commonly-agreed, non-controversial senses for each Name. If a disputed theological point matters to you, defer to a scholar you trust.

Same principle as with Hifz: the app helps you build the memorization habit; the teacher helps you understand and recite correctly. Both matter, and neither replaces the other.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an app that teaches the 99 Names of Allah with meanings?

Yes — several apps display the 99 Names with Arabic, transliteration, and short meanings. As of October 2026, SABR is one of the few that pairs this with a dedicated memorization engine (audio, repetition, scheduled revision), so you actually commit them to memory rather than just reading them.

How long does it take to memorize the 99 Names of Allah?

At one Name per day, you can learn all 99 in about three months, including revision. At two per day with disciplined revision, roughly seven weeks. The pace is less important than daily revision of older Names — without it, most learners forget what they memorized two weeks earlier.

Is memorizing the 99 Names free in SABR?

Yes. The standard Asma ul Husna learning track in SABR is free, the same way the Qur'an memorization path is free. Premium adds flexibility like offline access, not the Names themselves.

Should I use an app or learn with a teacher?

Both, if possible. An app is excellent for daily memorization structure and consistency. A teacher is essential for pronunciation correction and theological depth. Treat the app as a daily habit tool, not a replacement for scholarly guidance.

What's the difference between SABR and Quran Companion for the 99 Names?

SABR has the 99 Names as a dedicated, first-class learning track with spaced repetition. Quran Companion is primarily a Hifz app that includes 99 Names content as a secondary feature. If memorizing the Names is your main goal, SABR is more focused; if you want one app for full-Qur'an Hifz with 99 Names on the side, Quran Companion is a reasonable choice.

Can I memorize the 99 Names without reading Arabic fluently?

Yes. Apps like SABR include transliteration so non-Arabic readers can learn the pronunciation phonetically while seeing the Arabic script. Over time, the Arabic becomes more familiar. A teacher remains the best source for correct pronunciation and tajwid.

Start memorizing today

If your goal is to actually know the 99 Names of Allah by heart — not just read them once — pick an app with a real memorization engine, start with one Name today, and don't skip the daily revision block. That's the whole system.

Learn more at get-sabr.com or go to the download page.

• Download on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sabr-quran-memorization/id6761574702
• Get it on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sabr.app

SABR helps with memorization structure, repetition, and consistency. For pronunciation, tajwid, and theological depth, learning with a qualified teacher is highly recommended.

About the author

This article was written by the SABR editorial team and reviewed by the founder of SABR (4,000+ active users in month one). SABR is a Duolingo-style Qur'an memorization app with dedicated tracks for Hifz, the 99 Names of Allah, and everyday duas. Read more on our blog.

Last updated 2026-10-03.