HadisKu Is Now Ad-Free: Why I Removed Ads From My Islamic App

Starting with version 3.0.0, HadisKu is now completely ad-free. I also removed: In-app purchases (IAP) Subscriptions Unnecessary tracking / analytics For some people, this may sound like a small update. But for me, it was a very important decision. Because honestly, this was never just about removing ads. It was about bringing HadisKu back to its original intention. What is HadisKu? HadisKu is an Islamic app I built to help Muslims read, search, and study hadith more comfortably. It brings together collections from 14 major hadith sources in one place, with a focus on simplicity, accessibility, and a clean reading experience. From the beginning, I wanted HadisKu to feel: calm lightweight useful respectful focused on learning Not like a content app that tries to maximize attention. Not like a product that keeps asking for money every few steps. Just a simple place to read and learn. Why removing ads mattered Ads are common in mobile apps. And I understand why. For many indie developers,