# Shema - A countdown timer for סוף זמן קריאת שמע

> Countdown timer for Jewish prayer times, specifically Shema. (iPhone/iPad app by Moshe Berman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shema-a-countdown-timer-for/id900129041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Moshe Berman](https://appshunter.io/developer/362306433)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.4 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shema-a-countdown-timer-for/id900129041/reviews.md

## What is Shema?

Shema is a countdown for the latest time to say shema. During the time to say shema in the morning, there will be a countdown. During the rest of the day, the earliest time to say shema at night is visible. 

Throughout the entire day, the morning times for shema according to both the Vilna Gaon and the Mogen Avraham are visible.

## Key features

- Morning Shema countdown
- Earliest night Shema time
- Vilna Gaon times
- Mogen Avraham times
- Daily time display

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shema-a-countdown-timer-for/id900129041/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Location

*2016-06-10, version 1.0.3*

Automatic Location doesn't work

Also would be cool if it could have a badge with how many minutes left

And options for reminders

### 1/5 — Fails to use automatic location

*2015-10-06, version 1.0.3*

Fails to use automatic location so makes it useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Shema

### What is the main purpose of Shema?

Shema is designed to provide users with accurate countdown timers for the latest time to recite Shema in the morning and the earliest time to do so at night. It also displays the morning times according to both the Vilna Gaon and Mogen Avraham throughout the entire day.

### Does Shema have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Shema contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.

### What are the different Shema times displayed by Shema?

Shema displays the latest time to say Shema in the morning with a countdown, and the earliest time to say Shema at night. It also shows the morning times according to the Vilna Gaon and the Mogen Avraham throughout the day.

### What is the age rating for Shema?

Shema has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### When was Shema last updated?

Shema was last updated on September 6, 2016, with version 2.0.0.

### What is the user feedback on Shema?

Shema has received limited user feedback, with a rating of 1.0 stars from 2 ratings.

### Is Shema available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform availability beyond it being a mobile application. It is likely available on iOS and Android.

### How does Shema compare to other prayer time apps?

Shema focuses specifically on the timing for reciting Shema, offering detailed views based on different rabbinic opinions. Other prayer apps may offer a broader range of prayer times and services.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0.0 — 2016-09-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Removed ads
- Fixed bug preventing automatic location detection from working (by updating the location's usage description.)

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