Comparison

ShulTime vs Tefillin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShulTime

Find prayer times and locations at nearby synagogues or minyans. Filter by time and location, and view daily Zmanim for searched areas. Detailed Shul information is also available.

Highlights
  • Find nearby Shuls, Synagogues, or Minyans
  • Filter by specific prayer times
  • Search by map or list view
  • Utilize user location for search
  • View daily Zmanim (Sunrise, Sundown, Midday)
  • Detailed Shul information
Features
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ShulTime is an app to help people find a time to daven in a nearby Shul, Synagogue, or Minyan, within a specific area or city or zip by map or by list with ability to filter out specific times that you would like to daven and can use the user location to center the search area as well as moving the map to a more specific area. Full daily Zmanim like Sunrise, Sundown and Midday known as Alos, Shkiah and Chatzos of searched locations are also provided. Each Shul can be seen in detail. Please verify your minyan times and submit any corrections. Please leave your ideas and critique in the Feedback area of the app, any positive comments please leave on the AppStore. Thank you for downloading!

About

Tefillin

This app provides gentle, reliable reminders for putting on Tefillin, based on accurate, location-based halachic times. It simplifies building a consistent Tefillin routine with customizable notifications and flexible settings, even working offline.

Highlights
  • Smart Tefillin reminders
  • Accurate location-based zmanim
  • Customizable reminder timing
  • Offline functionality
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Automatic location updates
  • Multiple halachic opinion options
Features
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Making Tefillin Reminders Simple! Building a Tefillin routine doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our app gives you gentle, reliable reminders based on proper halachic zmanim, helping you develop this meaningful practice at your own pace. Why This App Makes a Difference: Many young men find Tefillin timing confusing or worry about missing the right window. We remove that uncertainty with accurate, location-based zmanim that you can trust. No more guessing, no more rushing, just clear guidance when you need it. Key Features: Smart Reminders - Customizable notifications before zman Tefillin Accurate Zmanim - Sunrise and latest Tefillin times for your exact location Flexible Settings - Adjust reminder timing to fit your schedule Works Offline - Reliable even without internet connection Clean Interface - Simple, distraction-free design Travel-Friendly - Automatic location updates wherever you go Multiple Halachic Opinions - Choose the zman calculation that fits your minhag Your Tefillin Journey, Simplified: Whether you're just starting to put on Tefillin regularly, getting back into the habit, or want to be more consistent, this app meets you where you are. No judgment, no pressure - just the practical support you need to make this mitzvah a natural part of your day. Join thousands who've made Tefillin routine: Download now and transform your weekday mornings. Start building the habit that will serve you for life, one day at a time.

Screenshots

ShulTime4 screens
Tefillin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tefillin at 86% against ShulTime's 20%. Tefillin also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (102 vs 10). ShulTime's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tefillin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tefillin has 102 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of ShulTime's written reviews are positive against 86% of Tefillin's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShulTime versus Tefillin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShulTimeTefillin
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (10 ratings)4.8 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10102 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB123 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShulTimeGET STUFF DONE LLC

Customer experience

ShulTime

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Tefillin

All ratings99 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

ShulTime

No in-app purchases

None

Tefillin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShulTime free?
ShulTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tefillin free?
Tefillin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ShulTime or Tefillin?
Tefillin is rated higher. ShulTime averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tefillin averages 4.8 from 102 ratings.
Do ShulTime or Tefillin have ads?
Neither ShulTime nor Tefillin shows ads.

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