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MediaShout vs Muslim Pro

MediaShout logo

MediaShout

Religion

Worship presentation and media management software

From
$198/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Muslim Pro logo

Muslim Pro

Religion

The most popular Muslim app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Muslim Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MediaShout the perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat; Muslim Pro excessive advertisements: despite claiming only 3 ads per day, the app continues showing ads beyond that limit, preventing access to Quran and prayer times
  • They diverge on capability: MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Muslim Pro covers Prayer Times.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MediaShout and Muslim Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where MediaShout and Muslim Pro differ
AttributeMediaShoutMuslim Pro
Starting price$198/yearFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsiOS, Android
Founded20002009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Religion).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in MediaShout

  • Lyric Display
  • Video Integration
  • Theme Creation
  • Remote Control
  • Song Databases
  • Planning Center
  • CCLI Integration
  • Web Remote

Only in Muslim Pro

  • Prayer Times
  • Quran with Translations
  • Qibla Compass
  • Islamic Calendar
  • Community
  • Halal Food Finder
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MediaShout

  • Church worship presentation and lyrics displaynot Muslim Pro
  • Multi-screen sermon notes and Bible verse displaynot Muslim Pro
  • CCLI SongSelect integration for compliancenot Muslim Pro
  • 70+ Bible translation displaynot Muslim Pro

Muslim Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the Muslim Pro review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MediaShout

  • The perpetual MediaShout 7 Site licence is a $599 one-time purchase, and phone support is limited to 2 sessions in the first 30 days before dropping to email and live chat
  • Ongoing phone and video support with remote desktop control requires the Plus Membership at $199 per year on top of the software
  • The cheapest option, MediaShout LE at $198 per year, licenses one computer only and omits the stage and confidence display
  • Shift Worship media access requires MediaShout 7 Complete at $798 one-time plus $299 per year
  • Upgrading from a previous MediaShout version still costs $399 for the Site licence or $498 for Essentials
  • The published plans are for MediaShout 7 for Windows, listed separately from the Mac product

Muslim Pro

  • Excessive advertisements: despite claiming only 3 ads per day, the app continues showing ads beyond that limit, preventing access to Quran and prayer times
  • Technical glitches: force closures and malfunctioning features including Quran recitation freezing and verses that won't play
  • Paywall for advanced features: some advanced features are locked behind expensive subscription fees
  • Limited iPad functionality: app doesn't support landscape mode problematic for iPad Pro users, and iOS widget missing sunrise time
  • Privacy concerns: reports and concerns regarding the app's handling of personal data and privacy issues

Pricing, plan by plan

MediaShout

$198/year
  • MediaShout 7 LE (Subscription)$198/year
    • Single computer
    • Limited features
    • Annual subscription
  • MediaShout 7 Essentials (Windows)$698/one-time
    • Perpetual license
    • 1 year Plus Membership ($199 annual renewal)
    • Unlimited computers with Site License upgrade
  • MediaShout 7 Complete (Windows)$798/one-time
    • Perpetual license
    • Plus Membership
    • Shift Worship media library access
  • MediaShout 7 Site License (Windows)$599/one-time
    • Unlimited computers
    • Perpetual license

Muslim Pro

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Muslim Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MediaShout if

  • You need lyric display.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want video integration.
MediaShout review

Choose Muslim Pro if

  • You need prayer times.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want quran with translations.
Muslim Pro review

Questions people ask

Is MediaShout or Muslim Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. MediaShout starts at $198/year and Muslim Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MediaShout or Muslim Pro?
Muslim Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $198/year for MediaShout and Free for Muslim Pro.
Does MediaShout or Muslim Pro run on more platforms?
MediaShout runs on Windows. Muslim Pro runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Muslim Pro for free?
Yes. Muslim Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MediaShout starts at $198/year.
What is MediaShout best used for?
MediaShout is most often used for church worship presentation and lyrics display, multi-screen sermon notes and bible verse display, ccli songselect integration for compliance, 70+ bible translation display. Of those, church worship presentation and lyrics display and multi-screen sermon notes and bible verse display are not what Muslim Pro is typically brought in for.
What can MediaShout do that Muslim Pro cannot?
MediaShout covers Lyric Display, Video Integration, Theme Creation, Remote Control. Muslim Pro covers Prayer Times, Quran with Translations, Qibla Compass, Islamic Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MediaShout: What is the cheapest way to use MediaShout for a church?

MediaShout 7 LE subscription at $198/year provides single-computer access. Alternatively, Site License at $599 one-time covers unlimited computers permanently without annual fees.

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Muslim Pro: Can you access the full Quran in Muslim Pro?

Yes, Muslim Pro provides access to all 114 chapters of the Quran with audio by world-renowned reciters and comprehensive translations in English and many other languages with word-for-word definitions.

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MediaShout: Does the perpetual license include ongoing support after purchase?

No, perpetual licenses (Essentials $698, Complete $798, Site $599) require optional Plus Membership renewal annually ($199-299/year) for priority support and training access.

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Muslim Pro: What is Qalbox in Muslim Pro?

Qalbox is a video streaming platform within Muslim Pro launched in 2022 offering Quranic recitations, tafsir, hadith studies, Arabic lessons, expert discussions on faith and spiritual wellbeing, and documentaries celebrating Muslim culture.

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MediaShout: What is the cost difference between Windows and Mac versions?

Mac Essentials costs $598 (vs $698 Windows). Mac Complete costs $698 (vs $798 Windows). Mac Site License costs $499 (vs $599 Windows). All include same perpetual license model with annual membership options.

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Muslim Pro: Does Muslim Pro work offline?

Some features require internet connection. The app does not have full offline capabilities, which could be limiting for users in areas with poor connectivity or limited data plans.

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