The Islamic Finance App Ecosystem in 2026
The Islamic finance technology space has exploded in recent years. Muslim investors today have access to sophisticated tools that were unavailable even five years ago — from AI-powered stock screeners to fully Sharia-supervised robo-advisors.
Here are the best apps available to Muslim investors in 2026, organized by category.
Best Halal Stock Screening Apps
1. Zoya — Best Overall Halal Screener ⭐
Platform: iOS & Android | Price: Free + Premium ($8/month)
Zoya is the #1 halal stock screening app and the most loved tool in the Muslim investor community. Features include:
- Instant Sharia verdicts on thousands of stocks
- Detailed financial ratio breakdown (debt, interest, haram revenue)
- Automatic dividend purification calculation
- Portfolio tracker with Sharia compliance monitoring
- Zakat calculation tools
- Push notifications when a stock's compliance status changes
Best for: DIY investors picking individual stocks. The purification calculator alone is worth the premium price.
2. Islamicly — Great Alternative
Platform: iOS & Android | Price: Free + Premium
Islamicly is another excellent halal screening app covering stocks globally. Strong coverage of international stocks that Zoya may miss. Clean interface. Good for investors with international portfolios.
3. ZakatInvest Halal Checker (This Site)
Platform: Web | Price: Free
Our own Halal Checker tool provides instant verdicts on 500+ assets including stocks, ETFs, crypto, commodities, and REITs. No account needed — just search and get a verdict.
Best Halal Investment Platforms
4. Wahed Invest — Best Robo-Advisor
Platform: iOS, Android, Web | Fees: 0.49%/year | Min: $100
Wahed is the world's first and most popular fully halal digital investment platform. Available in 150+ countries. Sharia-supervised portfolios that automatically invest across halal equities, sukuk, and gold. Perfect for beginners who want a managed halal portfolio.
- Risk-based portfolios from conservative to aggressive
- Direct Sharia-supervised management
- Automatic dividend purification
- Available globally (US, UK, EU, GCC, Malaysia, etc.)
5. Saturna Capital (Amana Funds)
Platform: Web | Fees: 0.97-1.07% | Min: $250
The oldest Islamic investment platform in the US (since 1986). Not as slick as Wahed but has an unmatched track record. Best for conservative investors who value heritage and stability.
Best Zakat Calculation Apps
6. National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Calculator
Platform: Web, iOS | Price: Free
NZF offers one of the most comprehensive zakat calculators online. Covers gold, silver, stocks, business assets, cash, and debts. Available at nzf.org.uk.
7. Zoya's Zakat Tool
Platform: iOS & Android | Price: Premium
As part of the Zoya Premium subscription, the zakat tool connects directly to your portfolio and calculates zakat owed on each stock using the zakatable assets method. Best integration with stock portfolios.
Best Islamic Banking Apps
8. Al Rayan Bank (UK)
UK's largest Islamic bank with a strong mobile app. Offers halal savings accounts, current accounts, and home finance. Best for UK-based Muslims.
9. Gatehouse Bank (UK)
UK-based Islamic bank with competitive halal savings rates. Simple app interface.
10. University Islamic Financial (US)
US-based Islamic home financing provider using musharaka mutanaqisa structure. Web platform for Islamic mortgage applications.
Useful Tools and Resources
- This site (ZakatInvest): Free halal screener for 500+ assets + educational guides
- Practical Islamic Finance (YouTube): Best Islamic finance education channel in English
- AAOIFI Standards: Official Sharia standards body (aaoifi.com)
- Islamicbanker.com: Professional Islamic finance news and analysis
Choosing the Right App for You
- Complete beginner: Start with Wahed Invest — managed portfolio, no decisions needed
- Stock picker: Zoya app for screening + Fidelity or Vanguard to execute trades
- ETF investor: Use our halal checker to confirm ETF verdicts, buy through any broker
- Zakat calculator: NZF calculator or Zoya Premium
The Bottom Line
Muslim investors in 2026 have never had better tools available. Start with the ZakatInvest Halal Checker for free screening, consider Wahed for managed investing, and use Zoya Premium for serious portfolio management.
Screen any stock, ETF, or crypto — 500+ assets, completely free.
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