# MyZmanim vs MAXSIP

The clearest difference is rating: MAXSIP at 5.0 against MyZmanim's 4.4. MyZmanim's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MAXSIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyZmanim has 111 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyZmanim ships an update every 8 months, MAXSIP every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyZmanim | MAXSIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myzmanim/id1450374488/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxsip/id1518641864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyZmanim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450374487) | [Yisroel Max](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518641863) |

## What reviewers say

### MyZmanim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myzmanim/id1450374488)

This app provides accurate Jewish prayer times (zmanim) with a user-friendly interface. It offers detailed explanations, location-specific calculations, and customizable display options for various Jewish observances.

**Highlights:** Accurate zmanim calculations, Location-aware timing, Detailed explanations for each zman, Multiple shittos (opinions) supported, Weather-aware zmanim, Countdown timer for zmanim, Customizable zmanim display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MAXSIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxsip/id1518641864)

This app functions as a mobile replacement for a desk phone, enabling users to make and receive calls. It also supports sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages if the user's extension is configured for it. Access requires being a Maxsip user.

**Highlights:** Place and receive calls, Send and receive SMS/MMS, Desk phone replacement, Requires Maxsip user account

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyZmanim free?

MyZmanim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MAXSIP free?

MAXSIP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyZmanim or MAXSIP?

MAXSIP is rated higher. MyZmanim averages 4.4 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while MAXSIP averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do MyZmanim or MAXSIP have ads?

Neither MyZmanim nor MAXSIP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyZmanim or MAXSIP?

MyZmanim ships an update every 8 months, and MAXSIP every 7 months. Most recently, MyZmanim was updated on October 20, 2026 and MAXSIP on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*