# Zakatify: Donate to charity — Charitable giving for Muslims

> Calculate and donate zakat to US charities, track giving, and engage with the Muslim community. (iPhone/iPad app by Zakatify, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zakatify-donate-to-charity/id1365337256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zakatify, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365337255)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zakatify-donate-to-charity/id1365337256/reviews.md

## What is Zakatify?

Unlock the power of giving with Zakatify.

Zakatify makes it easier than ever to fulfill your zakat obligation, helping you donate to any of our 1,500 zakat-eligible charities in the US. 

Join Muslims across the US and discover a more meaningful way to donate and do your zakat.

“This app is a game changer. Super efficient, easy to use, […] Bonus point for the fantastic diversity of charities listed! Highly recommend.” – The Amazing Maleeni

“I love the fact that I am engaged in the process of where my obligatory contributions go.” – Kazmanukusa

• Set a goal – use our Zakatify Calculator to calculate how much zakat you need to pay based on your assets and debts
• Create a portfolio – browse through 1,500 zakat-eligible charities and discover causes you’re passionate about, from Muslim advocacy to disaster relief
• Donate whenever you want – you can choose to set up automatic donations and we’ll disburse your donations to charities in your portfolio every month to keep you on track
• Collect points – earn points as you do your zakat and watch as you climb the leaderboard!
• Connect – meet new people and influencers in the Muslim community across the US

We are partners with PayPal Giving Fund – all your donations to charity are processed via PayPal so any payment you make is protected and secure. Zakatify charges a 5% platform fee and PayPal charges a reduced transaction fee of 2.2% + $0.30 for each transaction.

It can be hard to calculate exactly how much zakat you are obligated to donate each year. To help with this, we’ve created the Zakatify Calculator – it uses your existing wealth, as well as any deductions that need to be made, to calculate how much zakat you owe for the year. 

Choose how you want to donate – you have the option to give automatically every month or manually whenever and wherever you are. Zakatify gives you the flexibility you need to reach your goals whichever way you think is best.

Set your interests, and Zakatify will show you personalized charities that best reflect your passions. Zakatify will help you donate to causes and charities that help alleviate the struggles and suffering of millions of people across the world, from Afghanistan to the United States. Browse through Zakatify’s almost 1,500 registered charities and start giving zakat today!

Curate your own portfolio of causes and charities that matter most to you. If you choose to donate automatically each month, we will donate your zakat equally amongst your chosen charities to help you reach your zakat goal. Add or remove charities from your portfolio as you go – Zakatify makes it easier than ever to pay zakat.

Browse our Curated Funds and discover new charities for all the causes you’re most passionate about. From civil rights to Somalia, each Fund focuses on a region or issue – add these to your Portfolio and we’ll make sure your zakat goes to each of the charities included in your chosen Fund.

Connect to people in the Muslim community across the US. Chat with your friends, meet new people and donate together with Zakatify. As you’re giving, you’ll earn points – climb the leaderboard for a chance to win prizes made by Muslim American companies.

Zakatify includes some of the biggest Muslim charities in the US – such as Penny Appeal USA, Mercy USA, Zaytuna College, and ISPU - but also helps elevate smaller charities doing great work.

Zakatify will revolutionize the way you pay zakat. Start discovering new charities and causes that match your passions, connect with Muslims across the US and, most importantly, reach your donation goals with Zakatify.

## Key features

- Zakat calculator for asset-based donations
- Browse 1,500+ zakat-eligible charities
- Create personalized charity portfolios
- Set up automatic monthly donations
- Earn points and climb leaderboards
- Connect with the Muslim community

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zakatify-donate-to-charity/id1365337256/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Doesn’t register

*2020-04-28, version 2.0.7*

Salam,

I am sorry have to report the prb here. Couldn’t find any Hell or Faq. I am trying registering as a new user through facebook/twitter but it is an unending loop going between the login screen of zakatify and continue/authorize screens of fb/twitter.
Am I doing something wrong?

**Developer response:** Version 2.0.8 fixes this issue, please update your app (and thank you for reporting it, would appreciate an upgrade to 5 stars!)

### 1/5 — You don’t belong in one of 8 categories

*2019-05-20, version 2.0.1*

In one of the responses, the developer of this app justifies that they can take the 5% cut on donation. Does the rest of the 95% go to the needy? Of course not. The organization that you are donating to has its own expenses. That organization that has direct connection to the needy is eligible to take part of your donation for operational purposes. They belong to that one of 8 categories, you don’t.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, and for giving Zakatify a try!  We certainly value your opinion. Zakat collectors are indeed one of the eight categories of zakat-eligibility set forth in the Qur’an. See Chapter 9, Verse 60. There is no additional obligation that the zakat collector also be a zakat distributor. That said, our vetting of zakat-eligible charities and zakat and tax reporting certainly involve Zakatify in that process as well. 

Rest assured, we have verified our interpretation with multiple Islamic scholars and have never had it questioned. 

Have a blessed rest of the month of Ramadan.

### 5/5 — Transparent Sharing

*2019-02-25, version 1.2*

I love the fact that I am engaged in the process of where my obligatory contributions go. 

That I can support so many organisations is a huge positive and new way of feeling really good about doing the right thing.

### 5/5 — First of its kind

*2019-02-12, version 1.2*

Excellent app - this will be my main avenue to donate going forwards

### 5/5 — Genius app

*2019-02-08, version 1.2*

This app is a game changer. Super efficient, easy to use, works fast, interface is neat and so easy to navigate through and top of that, it makes our lives easier. Bonus point for the fantastic diversity of charities listed! Highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Splendid!

*2019-02-07, version 1.1*

Great UI, easy to navigate and delightful user experience. I just love it!

### 1/5 — Poor Interface and Making Money of Other Peoples Struggles

*2019-01-30, version 1.1*

You’ll be giving $500 to Zakatify and $220 to PayPal for a Zakat donation of $10,000. I don’t think this is justifiable, especially with the poor interface of the app. 

My thoughts:
-I missed one character in my email address and I didn’t even have the option to correct that. 
-We don’t need another middle man taking a bit off the top of our donations
-Zabihah.com, created by this developer, is a directory of restaurants, it is great as it serves its purpose. Zakatify should be a directory and serve its purpose there, instead it’s trying to be an UberEats and sweep into the donations. 
-Imagine how many Muslims use Zabihah.com, is all of these people start giving their Zakat through Zakatify you’re talking about so much profit for the developer. Profit that’s being earned off the struggle of others. 
-I was interested to try this out, but ultimately with the premise of this app being a comparison between a pillar of our religion and FitBit, it’s not setting out on the right foot. 
-In terms of transparency, it was only at the last moment where I found out that 5% of the donation goes to Zakatify and 2.2% to PayPal. This was purposely left out from the App Store and website.
-This comes directly from the agreement for linking your PayPal account to Zakatify:
“Donations are subject to Zakatify platform fees of 5% and PayPal payment processing fees of 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction on charitable donations, and PayPal Giving Fund makes grants to benefitting charities net of those fees.”

**Developer response:** Thank you for your comments. Zakatify is a service provider that seeks to make the process of planned zakat giving easier and more secure. One of the eight categories of zakat is earmarked for zakat distributors (see https://www.zakat.org/en/the-eight-kinds-of-people-who-receive-zakat), so the fees are zakat eligible as part of the overall donation, as well as tax deductible thanks to our partners at PayPal Giving Fund. Therefore, and for the first time ever, the fees are a net zero cost to the user since the entire donation amount is both zakat-eligible and tax deductible. Our fees are similar to other charity-related donation platforms, including crowdfunding sites, and in many cases less. We will address the email address issue in a forthcoming build.

## Frequently asked questions about Zakatify

### How does Zakatify calculate my zakat?

Zakatify includes a Zakatify Calculator that uses your assets and debts to determine the amount of zakat you owe. It helps you account for existing wealth and any applicable deductions.

### What types of charities can I donate to with Zakatify?

You can donate to over 1,500 zakat-eligible charities in the US. These charities cover a wide range of causes, including Muslim advocacy and disaster relief.

### Can I set up recurring donations with Zakatify?

Yes, Zakatify allows you to set up automatic monthly donations. This ensures your zakat is disbursed to your chosen charities consistently, helping you stay on track with your obligations.

### How are donations processed through Zakatify?

All donations are processed securely via PayPal Giving Fund. Zakatify charges a 5% platform fee, and PayPal charges a reduced transaction fee of 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction.

### What is the user sentiment for Zakatify?

User reviews highlight Zakatify as a 'game changer' for its efficiency and ease of use, with particular praise for the diversity of charities listed. Users also appreciate being engaged in the process of where their contributions go.

### What devices does Zakatify support?

Zakatify is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for users on the go who want to manage their charitable giving.

### How often is Zakatify updated?

The app was last updated on July 8, 2022, with version 2.0.12. This indicates regular maintenance and feature additions to improve the user experience.

### What is the age rating for Zakatify?

Zakatify has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the financial nature of the app and its target audience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.12 — 2022-07-08

You can now delete your account.

### 2.0.11 — 2022-01-08

- few optimizations

### 2.0.10 — 2022-01-07

- few optimization

### 2.0.9 — 2020-08-04

Eid mubarak! We've made some more usability and performance fixes and have also added the ability for you to change the end of your zakat year, including automatically pegging it to the end of next Ramadan. If you have activated automatic monthly donations, your monthly donation amount will be adjusted so that you hit your goal by the new end of your zakat year.

### 2.0.8 — 2020-05-01

Made usability fixes with our Curated Funds, which allow you to add a curated family of charities to your monthly automatic donations. We've also fixed some outstanding Facebook login issues (outstanding as in "pending" not "wonderful").

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