# Nistikon — Orthodox Calendar — Fasting, Feasts & Prayer Rule > Offline Orthodox Christian calendar with fasting, feasts, and prayer rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Paulo Branicio.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nistikon-orthodox-calendar/id6793662025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paulo Branicio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867817271) - Category: Lifestyle, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB - Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2026-08-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nistikon-orthodox-calendar/id6793662025/reviews.md ## What is Nistikon? What is the fast today? Nistikon answers that question the moment you open it — in plain English, with bundled content that works offline. Built for Orthodox Christians — from catechumens taking their first steps to lifelong faithful — Nistikon is a calm, respectful daily companion. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Nothing to sync. TODAY AT A GLANCE • The day's fasting rule, spelled out: "Wine and oil are allowed today." • The feasts and saints commemorated, with a short life for each • Scripture reading references for the day • A live countdown to Pascha A 50-YEAR CALENDAR • Every day from 2026 to 2075, color-coded by fasting level • Tap any day for its full detail • New-Calendar and Old-Calendar (Julian) modes • Jurisdiction presets: Greek (GOARCH), Antiochian, OCA, ROCOR, Serbian YOUR PRAYER RULE • Build a Morning and Evening rule from a library of public-domain prayers • Large, readable type for prayer • Gentle daily reminders — entirely optional, off by default WIDGETS • Home-screen and lock-screen widgets showing today's fast at a glance PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Bundled calendar and prayer content works offline — even in Airplane Mode • No ads, no analytics, no data collection of any kind All prayer texts are public domain (Hapgood, 1906, and other pre-1923 sources); sources are listed in the app. Fasting practice varies — Nistikon follows a widely published simplification, and every fasting screen reminds you to follow the guidance of your own priest. SUBSCRIPTION • Nistikon Premium, Yearly — 1 year — $9.99/year (2-week free trial for new subscribers) • Nistikon Premium, Monthly — 1 month — $2.99/month (2-week free trial for new subscribers) • Premium unlocks the full 50-year calendar, the Prayer Rule and its reminders, widgets, and Old-Calendar mode Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://branicio.github.io/nistikon-support/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://branicio.github.io/nistikon-support/terms.html ## Key features - Daily fasting rules - Feasts and saints commemoration - 50-year color-coded calendar - Customizable prayer rule builder - Offline functionality - Home and lock screen widgets ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Nistikon Premium | $2.99 | per month | | Nistikon Premium | $9.99 | per year | ## Frequently asked questions about Nistikon ### What is the fasting rule today in Nistikon? Nistikon clearly displays the day's fasting rule in plain English, such as 'Wine and oil are allowed today.' This information is available immediately upon opening the app and works offline. ### Does Nistikon have ads? No, Nistikon is designed with privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements. It also does not require accounts or track user data. ### What are the subscription options for Nistikon Premium? Nistikon Premium offers two subscription plans: $2.99 per month or $9.99 per year. Both plans include a 2-week free trial for new subscribers. ### Can I use Nistikon offline? Yes, Nistikon is built with bundled content that works entirely offline, even in Airplane Mode. This ensures you can access fasting rules, feasts, and prayers without an internet connection. ### How do I cancel my Nistikon Premium subscription? Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription directly within your App Store account settings. ### What features are unlocked with Nistikon Premium? Nistikon Premium unlocks the full 50-year calendar, the customizable Prayer Rule with optional reminders, home and lock screen widgets, and the Old-Calendar (Julian) mode. ### What age rating does Nistikon have? Nistikon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on both iPhone and iPad devices. ### How often is Nistikon updated? The latest version of Nistikon is 1.1.0, which was last updated on August 14, 2026. The app was initially released on August 6, 2026. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-14 Nistikon now speaks Portuguese and Spanish. The whole interface, saint names, feasts, fasting rules, readings and all 17 library prayers are translated — the prayers freshly rendered from the public-domain 1906 sources — and a language picker in Settings switches instantly without restarting the app. ### 1.0.0 — 2026-08-06 No release notes. ## More apps by Paulo Branicio - [Pew Pal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pew-pal/id6757607612) - [Solshield](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solshield/id6757956272) - [Focusmith](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusmith/id6758998919) - [Officium: 1962 Roman Breviary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/officium-1962-roman-breviary/id6793699399) - [BredDay: Gestation Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bredday-gestation-calculator/id6793699937) All apps by Paulo Branicio: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867817271 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*