# The Ismaili

> News, events and community services from The Ismaili, plus ACTIVE.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iiglobal](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iiglobal)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.iiglobal`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Islamic Publications Limited
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 121,323
- **Rating:** 4.64 / 5 (1,046 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2020-06-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iiglobal)
- **Website:** [http://the.ismaili](http://the.ismaili/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://the.ismaili/privacy-policy-app](http://the.ismaili/privacy-policy-app)

## Description

**The Ismaili** is the official app for staying connected with The Ismaili community. Get the latest news, announcements, videos, regional events, programmes, local services and access to The Ismaili TV, with live and on-demand content. Add event reminders directly to your calendar.

The app also includes **ACTIVE**, an optional fitness and wellness feature for members. With permission through Health Connect, track steps, distance and active calories, set personal daily goals, view weekly activity charts and join optional community challenges. Health data is not sold, used for advertising or shared for employment, insurance or credit decisions.

## Rankings

- #202,760 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_ACTIVE_CALORIES_BURNED`
- `android.permission.health.READ_DISTANCE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.iiglobal.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

The Ismaili app is praised for its accurate information, user-friendly interface, live TV streaming, and fostering community connections. Users appreciate multi-language support and engagement during events. However, recent updates have introduced bugs impacting attendance tracking and functionality. Performance issues like slow booking and missing countries (India, Canada, Pakistan) during setup are commonly reported. Users also suggest improvements in jamatkhana seat management and overall user experience enhancements for smoother operation.

### Pros

- Excellent source of accurate and valuable information for Ismaili and Shia Muslim communities.
- User-friendly interface with multi-language support enhancing accessibility.
- Great initiative for connecting and uniting the Ismaili Jamat globally.
- Includes useful features like live TV streaming and news updates.
- App supports community engagement during events and lockdown situations.

### Cons

- Recent updates causing app malfunction, including issues with attendance tracking and daily updates.
- Server and performance issues like slow date booking and video playback problems causing user frustration.
- Country selection missing important locations such as India, Canada, and Pakistan, affecting setup experience.
- Need for better management features in jamatkhanas to prevent seat allocation conflicts.
- Suggestions for improved UX such as adding startup logo, enhancing smoothness, and adding Picture in Picture video feature.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iiglobal)