# The Sabbath App

> Calculates Sabbath sunset times, supports multiple locations, and provides Bible verses. (iPhone/iPad app by Damian Cox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sabbath-app/id446053110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Damian Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583881989)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sabbath-app/id446053110/reviews.md

## What is The Sabbath App?

This app will calculate the Sabbath sunset times for Friday evening and Saturday evening each week telling you exactly when Sabbath begins and ends at your current geographic location.  It also allows you to choose a specific date in the future or past so you know when Sabbath begins and ends on this date.  You can also add multiple locations to this app so you know Sabbath times at your location as well as other locations.  You can be reminded before Sabbath begins and ends by a reminder popup.  Finally read Bible verses on the topic of the Sabbath from the Word of God.

## Key features

- Calculates Sabbath sunset times
- Supports multiple locations
- Check past/future Sabbath times
- Sabbath start/end reminders
- Read Bible verses on Sabbath

## Chart rankings

- #51 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of The Sabbath App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎶 Pleasant reminder music
- ✅ Accurate Sabbath times (historically)
- ✨ Simple and clean interface (historically)
- 👍 Useful for Sabbath keepers
- 🌟 Historically good and reliable

**Cons**

- ❌ Incorrect Sabbath day/time
- ❌ Cannot add/select locations
- ❌ Distracting orange color
- ❌ Reminders are off
- ❌ App is broken/useless after update
- ❌ Sunset/sunrise times are nonsensical
- ❌ New version is inferior
- ❌ App is confusing and not user-friendly
- ❌ No settings menu visible
- ❌ App is slow and drains battery
- ❌ App is not geared towards Orthodox Jews
- ❌ App is not updated for newer iOS versions
- ❌ Charging without user knowledge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App shows wrong Sabbath day (Thursday instead of Friday)
- App shows nonsensical sunset/sunrise times (e.g., 11 AM sunset)
- Reminders are 12 hours off
- Cannot add or select a city/location
- App shows incorrect countdown to Sabbath (e.g., 100+ hours)
- App shows Thursday night as Sabbath
- App is not adjustable or user-friendly
- App does not detect location
- App is not working after iOS update
- App is slow and slows down the phone
- App is not geared towards Orthodox Jews
- App is not updated for the newest version of iOS
- App does not notify consistently
- App freezes when adding location
- App shows Austria as default location after iOS upgrade

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous version
- Fix incorrect Sabbath day/time
- Allow adding/selecting locations
- Change app logo color
- Add Bible verses to the app
- Allow choosing background or rotating backgrounds
- Set warning times before Sabbath starts
- Allow picking different reminder sounds
- Update app for newer iOS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sabbath-app/id446053110/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wrong day

*2025-08-02, version 2.0.4*

This upgrade app kept giving me me a wrong the Sabbath day every Thursday instead of Friday. Can you fix it, thank you.

### 1/5 — Wrong day

*2025-07-27*

This upgrade app kept giving me me a wrong the Sabbath day every Thursday instead of Friday. Can you fix it, thank you.

**Developer response:** Hello. Thanks for your review. Are you still experiencing this issue?  Can you please send a screenshot to thesabbathapp@gmail.com so we can resolve for you. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Please Restore Previous Version

*2025-07-18*

This version has no locations added still; therefore, one is unable to share or notify someone in another locale about their Sabbath sunset times. I have families and individuals who look forward to me sharing this information. I have notified the developers, yet nothing has changed. Also, the glaring orange for this app is very distracting. Individuals with sight sensory issues do want to open this app. Please, restore the previous version as it was far superior to this new version. Thank you.

**Developer response:** Hello, Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App. We have now fixed the issues raised: - location detection issues - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before - adding additional locations - reminder issues not notifying. Please delete current app and download new version to resolve these issues. Thanks Damian The Sabbath App

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2025-07-12*

This is an awful app. It was pretty good until they revamped it. You can enter a city or town, but then it won’t let you select it as a location to find out sunset and sunrise times. It also shows nonsensical things like sunset times 11:00 AM or sunrise at 9:00 AM (maybe in Alaska) in the lower 49 states. If you look closely, even their example app is pretty bad and has those same ridiculously listed times. I received an email from the creator of this app that the problem had been taken care of and to reload their app. It still doesn’t work correctly. Save yourself some trouble and don’t try this app. Here’s hoping someone else creates a better one that actually works.

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

### 3/5 — Timing

*2025-07-05*

Like the app, but the reminders are 12 hours off.

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-07-05*

The previous version of this app was really good however the current version is useless. It doesn’t have my city as an option and consequently can’t give the correct Sabbath sunset times. The app needs to be revised.

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

### 5/5 — Working now

*2025-07-05*

I’m glad you fixed it!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review and glad it is working for you now.  Happy Sabbath!

### 1/5 — App shows Thursday for Sabbath begging date and Friday for Sabbath end date?🤔

*2025-07-04*

Please correct to Friday Sabbath begin day and Saturday Sabbath end date!

Thxs…

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

### 4/5 — Home Screen Sabbath Dare

*2025-07-02*

Same as Bliz

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

### 1/5 — Update

*2025-06-29*

This new change is terrible. I can’t add a location. And instead of just the date it will be 100+ hours to the next Sabbath. You ruined a great app

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thanks for your email and patience as we have updated The Sabbath App.  
We have now fixed the issues raised:
 - location detection issues
 - brightness - changed to a darker background with picture like before
 - adding additional locations
 - reminder issues not notifying.
Please download the latest version 2.0.3 and let me know how it goes as I am hoping all is good now.
Thanks
Damian
The Sabbath App

## Frequently asked questions about The Sabbath App

### What does The Sabbath App do?

The Sabbath App calculates the precise times for the beginning and end of the Sabbath each week based on your current geographic location. It helps users know exactly when to observe Sabbath.

### Can I check Sabbath times for different dates or locations?

Yes, the app allows you to select a specific future or past date to see Sabbath times. You can also add and manage multiple locations, so you can track Sabbath times for places other than your own.

### Does the app offer reminders for Sabbath?

Yes, the app provides a reminder popup feature. You can set these reminders to notify you before Sabbath begins and when it ends, ensuring you are prepared for observance.

### What kind of content is available within the app?

In addition to calculating Sabbath times, the app offers a section where you can read Bible verses specifically on the topic of the Sabbath. This provides a spiritual dimension to the app's functionality.

### Is there a cost to use The Sabbath App?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2025-07-26

-Reliable Notifications 
-Pacific Timezone Fix 
-Gps related parameters got fixed
-Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

### 2.0.3 — 2025-07-14

-Count-down added on the sub page
-Accurate UpComing Sabbath Start & End Times
-Gps related parameters got fixed
-Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

### 2.0.2 — 2025-07-03

-City,State,Country got fixed
-Accurate UpComing Sabbath Start & End Times
-Gps related parameters got fixed
-Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2025-06-27

-Accurate UpComing Sabbath Start & End Times
-Gps related parameters got fixed
-Sabbath notification got fixed
-Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

### 2.0 — 2025-06-25

-Accurate Sabbath Start & End Times
-Offline City Searching
-Sabbath Countdown Time
-Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes

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