# Salaat First - الصلاة أولا — Prayer Times

> Accurate prayer time calculations with customizable alerts and Qibla direction. (iPhone/iPad app by Hicham Boushaba.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salaat-first/id1181948844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hicham Boushaba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181948843)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 358 App Store ratings · 164 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2016-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salaat-first/id1181948844/reviews.md

## What is Salaat First?

Salaat First calculates local prayer times accurately using multiple conventions.

• Application Features:

- Notification for each prayer with the ability to choose the sound from multiple adhans.
- Reminder before adhan with the ability to choose the duration for each prayer.
- Finding the location using GPS, or manually by searching in a database with more than 40000 city, or using internet.
- Updating location in background to get accurate prayer times without the need to change configuration.
- A Compass to show the Qibla direction.
- View monthly prayer times.
- Ability to adjust prayer times manually.
- Multilingual: Arabic, English and french.

• Implemented Calculation Methods:

1- Umm Al Qura University
2- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
3- Muslim World League
4- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
5- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
6- Islamic Union of North America
7- Union of Islamic Organisations in France
8- Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Kuwait
9- Ministry of Religious Affairs and Wakfs in Algeria
10- Ministry of Religious Affairs in Tunisia 
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برنامج الصلاة أولا يتيح حساب مواقيت الصلاة المحلية بشكل دقيق إن شاء الله، بالاعتماد على طرق حساب متعددة.

• خصائص البرنامج:

- تنبيهات لأوقات الصلوات، مع إمكانية اختيار صوت الأذان لكل صلاة على حدة
- تذكير قبل موعد الأذان، مع إمكانية اختيار موعد التذكير لكل صلاة على حدة
- تحديد الموقع عن طريق الجي بي إس، أو يدوياً عن طريق البحث في قائمة بأكثر من 40000 مدينة، أو عن طريق الإنترنت.
- تحديث الموقع تلقائيا في الخلفية، للحصول على مواقيت مضبوطة بدون الحاجة لتحديثه يدويا.
- بوصلة لتحديد اتجاه القبلة.
- مواقيت شهرية
- إمكانية تعديل أوقات الصلوات يدوياً.
- متعدد اللغات: عربية، انجليزية وفرنسية

• طرق الحساب المتوفرة في البرنامج:

1- جامعة أم القرى
2- وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية المغربية
3- رابطة العالم الإسلامي
4- جامعة العلوم الإسلامية بكراتشي
5- الهيئة المصرية العامة للمساحة
6- الاتحاد الإسلامى بأمريكا الشمالية
7- إتحاد المنظمات الإسلامية في فرنسا
8- وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية في الكويت
9- وزارة الشؤون الدينية واﻷوقاف الجزائرية
10- وزارة الشؤون الدينية التونسية

## Key features

- Accurate prayer time calculation
- Customizable prayer notifications and adhan sounds
- Pre-adhan reminders
- GPS and manual location finding
- Background location updating
- Qibla direction compass
- Monthly prayer schedules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Donation 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Donation 2 | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Salaat First?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ No ads or minimal advertising
- 🎯 Accurate prayer times
- 📱 User-friendly interface
- 🕌 Beautiful mosque images for each prayer
- 📖 Includes Quranic verses and Hadith
- 🧭 Qibla direction feature
- 🤲 Adhkar (Islamic invocations) included
- 🗺️ Mosque location map
- ⭐ Reliable and trustworthy
- 🌍 Works offline effectively

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on iPhone
- 🔊 Incomplete Adhan audio playback
- 📳 Notifications fail to trigger consistently
- ⚙️ Widget functionality broken on iOS
- 🔔 Adhan notification issues
- 📅 Islamic calendar date errors
- ⏰ Prayer time accuracy issues in some regions
- 🔐 Data collection and privacy concerns
- 💥 Performance degradation after updates
- 🌐 Compatibility issues with iPhone models

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or when opening Adhkar section
- Adhan only plays 'Allahu Akbar' and stops
- Notifications disappear after 2-3 days of use
- Prayer time notifications delayed by 10+ minutes
- Widget display issues with glass/transparency option
- Incorrect Islamic calendar dates
- Time zone changes not applied automatically
- Daylight saving time not updating correctly
- App incompatible with older iPhone models (iPhone 5S, 6, 11)
- White blank page when opening app
- Adhkar section crashes on iPad
- Qibla direction inaccuracy
- App freezes on prayer time selection

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Improved widget design and functionality
- Lock screen widget with countdown timer
- Fajr alarm reminder one hour before prayer
- Iqama (prayer congregation) timings
- Full Adhan audio option in settings
- English translation for Adhkar
- Dark mode option
- Larger text size for Adhkar
- Multiple Adhan voice options
- Sunnah fasting reminders (Monday/Thursday)
- Better app interface design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 164)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salaat-first/id1181948844/reviews.md

### 5/5 — تطبيق كامل، حبذا لو …

*2026-05-05, version 6.3.0*

السلام عليكم أخي هشام. تطبيق كامل ما شاء الله. هل يمكنك، من فضلك، إضافة توقيت الشروق في widgets. شخصيًا أحتاج هذه المعلومة أن تكون متاحة دون فتح التطبيق. شكرًا جزيلا. جزاك الله عنا خير الجزاء.

### 5/5 — GOOD APPLICATION

*2026-04-17, version 6.3.0*

Thank you for this app because  it helps me a lot❤️❤️

### 3/5 — Widgets !

*2026-03-11, version 6.3.0*

Si tu prévois de retravailler les widgets, ce serait une très bonne amélioration. Beaucoup d’applications concurrentes ont aujourd’hui des widgets très beaux et très complets avec pas mal d’informations utiles. Ça pourrait vraiment améliorer l’expérience sur Adan First

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-01-31, version 6.2.1*

Very helpful app with no inappropriate ads and very helpful features

### 4/5 — اظافة خاصية

*2026-01-31, version 6.2.1*

التذكير قبل صلاة الفجر بساعة غير موجودة على جولات ابل علما أنها موجودة على جولات سامسونج. أرجو أظافتها على جولات ابل

### 5/5 — Best salat app! Never without it wherever I go!

*2026-01-19, version 6.2.1*

Really amazing app. Especially when I'm work, I've downloaded a discrete notification in order not to disturb others. Very efficient and reliable. I'll recommend 100%! Really was lost without it!

### 5/5 — Très bien

*2026-01-03*

Cette application précise bien quand c’est l’heure de la prière avec de très bon habits à partager 😊

### 5/5 — وصية في سبيل لله

*2025-12-12, version 6.2.1*

إن علمت إبن  صورة< لإ خلاص> كأنك حجيت في مكة لمكرمة

### 5/5 — Moshkil adhan

*2025-11-13, version 6.2.1*

3afak rej3o athan complet kima kan f lowel ila khalina application background ki weden bohdo athan complet daba ma 3reftsh 3lash kat tle3 notification gher allah akbar o ki skot o mktouba feh cliquez pour ecouter adhan complet shokran allah i rhem likom walidin o allah i jazikom 3andkom ajer kbir shokran

Tawdih : la la kent khedama b iphone ana 3amer 3andi samsung gher kan 3mer lia tele o hayedt aplication shi 1 mois taqriban reje3tha o lqit had moshkil , qbel kent kan hol aplication o kan khaleha f background wakha telefon f sak ki weden lia athan kemel ila kent ma helitsh aplication kan sme3 gher allah akbar o safi o nit kan tak tjini notification khali aplication f background bash tsme3 athan complet 
Daba wakha kan jareb walo kat tjini notification dial cliki hnaya bash tsme3 athan kamel , hta design dial aplication mkhtalef ana mshal kan qaleb 3la shi app athan kamel hta lqitha daba ma bqatsh 😭 ila
Kan momkin rej3o version li kanet o jarbo hta ntoma rah kan athan complet b iphone

### 5/5 — Jazakumullahu Khairan

*2025-10-31*

Works well. One of the best features are the changing masjid pictures for each prayer time.

## Frequently asked questions about Salaat First

### What does Salaat First do?

Salaat First accurately calculates local prayer times based on various international conventions. It provides customizable notifications for each prayer, reminders before the adhan, and a compass to show the Qibla direction. The app also offers monthly prayer schedules and supports multiple languages.

### How does the app find my location for prayer times?

The app can find your location using GPS, or you can manually search for your city from a database of over 40,000 cities. It also has the ability to update your location in the background to ensure accurate prayer times without manual intervention.

### Is Salaat First free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core prayer time calculation and notification features. It also includes in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or customization options.

### What calculation methods are supported?

The app supports a wide range of calculation methods from various Islamic organizations and universities worldwide, including Umm Al Qura University, Muslim World League, University of Islamic Sciences Karachi, and many more. This ensures accurate prayer times for diverse regions and preferences.

### What languages does Salaat First support?

Salaat First is available in multiple languages to cater to a global audience. Currently, it supports Arabic, English, and French, making it accessible to a broad range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.0 — 2026-03-03

- New built-in reminder tones for pre-Adhan and Adhkar notifications
- New Post-Prayer Adhkar category in the Dhikr section
- New map picker for selecting your location visually
- Fixed iOS widgets not updating correctly
- Various stability improvements

### 6.2.1 — 2025-11-05

- Added support for Apple Watch with a dedicated Watch app.
- Introduced new Lock Screen widgets.
- Update the home widget design to align with the Liquid Glass style in iOS 26.
- Improved overall performance, stability, and reliability.

### 6.2.0 — 2025-11-03

- Added support for Apple Watch with a dedicated Watch app.
- Introduced new Lock Screen widgets.
- Improved overall performance, stability, and reliability.

### 6.1.2 — 2025-06-23

We've updated some internal components to improve performance and fix issues.
This update includes SDK updates and general stability improvements.

### 6.1.1 — 2025-03-31

- Add a new screen to add and manage additional locations.
- Fix some issues.

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