# Twaf

> Ge'ez calendar and Orthodox Tewahedo tradition daily companion. (iPhone/iPad app by robel abraha.)

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- Developer: [robel abraha](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802470766)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twaf/id6802470764/reviews.md

## What is Twaf?

Twaf is a daily companion for the Ge'ez calendar and the Orthodox Tewahedo tradition — for the Ethiopian and Eritrean diaspora, and for anyone walking this path of fasting and prayer.

Know today's fast, automatically. Great Lent, Nineveh, Advent, Wednesdays and Fridays, and named fasts and feasts — computed from the Ge'ez calendar and Orthodox Easter.

See the year on the Year Wheel — tap to explore fasting seasons and feasts.

Pray by candlelight. Open a prayer and a twaf lights the page as you read — morning, midday, and evening.

Follow Sunday readings in English, Tigrigna, and Amharic, with a focused reading view and opening and closing responses. Weekly readings refresh online when available from the readings service; an internet connection is needed for new readings.

Keep today's calendar and fasting information close with the medium Home Screen widget.

Meet the saints woven into your calendar through short, sourced profiles. Read Scripture, prepare for confession, and explore the Fasting Guide.

Find a church. Browse Ethiopian and Eritrean congregations by city.

Plan a wedding. Explore Saturdays and Sundays outside fasting periods.

Switch between English, Tigrigna, and Amharic anytime. Core calendar and bundled prayer content are available offline. No account is required. Your saved preferences and private notes are stored on your device. Online readings and external links require network access.

Dates are provided for reference. Please confirm observance-critical details with your parish priest.

## Key features

- Automatic Ge'ez calendar calculations
- Circular Year Wheel for fasts and feasts
- Interactive candlelit prayers
- Saint profiles linked to feast days
- Fasting Guide and scripture references
- Ethiopian and Eritrean church directory
- Offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions about Twaf

### What is Twaf?

Twaf is a daily companion for the Ge'ez calendar and the Orthodox Tewahedo tradition. It helps users track fasting and feast days, engage with prayers, and learn about saints and scripture.

### How does Twaf calculate fasting and feast days?

Twaf automatically computes fasting and feast days live from the Ge'ez calendar and Orthodox Easter, ensuring accuracy without manual updates. However, it advises users to confirm observance-critical information with their parish priest.

### Can I use Twaf offline?

Yes, Twaf works entirely offline. There are no accounts or backend services, and all your personal data, such as fasting preferences and saved passages, remains on your device.

### What languages does Twaf support?

Twaf is fully trilingual, supporting English, Tigrigna, and Amharic. Users can switch between these languages at any time within the app.

### Does Twaf have ads?

No, Twaf does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What devices is Twaf available on?

Twaf is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Twaf updated?

Twaf was last updated on August 27, 2026, with version 1.0.2. The release date was August 21, 2026, indicating recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for Twaf?

Twaf has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains content generally considered appropriate for young children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-09-16

- More monthly commemorations added
- Sunday readings with reading
- A new  Home Screen icon

### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-16

• A new Twaf Home Screen icon with a warm, glowing flame on a dark background.
• Refined styling for Sunday reading responses and the Pray Now button.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-15

• Sunday readings in English, Tigrigna, and Amharic, with weekly online updates.
• A focused reading view with opening and closing responses, adjustable text, and Keep Awake.
• A medium Home Screen widget for today’s calendar and fasting information.
• Updated Twaf app icon and calendar refinements.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-27

Twaf App now has both Gregorian and Ge'ez Calendars

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-21

New themes for Damera, Ashen (Holy Week), and Palms; fixes to Church Finder search, and updated prayer translations.

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