MyZmanim vs Scentify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyZmanim
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.
- 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
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With this beautifully designed app, all the zmanim you need to serve Hashem are a thumb-swipe away. Get zmanim on your phone anytime, anywhere: on a cruise, atop Mt. Everest, in Yehupitzville. It's the MyZmanim you love — only so much better: NEW ZMANIM Latest mussaf, latest Friday meal, latest melava malka, and more. MORE SHITTOS Syrian Sephardic, Rav Hershel Shachter, Professor Cohen, and more. OUTSTANDING UX Easy-to-use, deeply intuitive design — for instant access to the info you need. BACKSTORY Detailed explanations for each zman, so you understand exactly what you're doing. YOU ARE HERE Precise zmanim for where you're standing right now — not just the closest city. WEATHER-AWARE Hyper-accurate zmanim that take local weather conditions into account. EARLIER OR LATER? Arrow indicators show if zmanim are getting earlier or later with each passing day. CHOOSE YOUR DEFAULT ZMANIM Select which zmanim display by default — so the zmanim you need are at your fingertips. NO MORE BLUNDERING Not sure how to spell your location? Just put in the first few letters to display a list of suggestions. Or use the Recent Locations feature to find a recently searched location. INTERNATIONAL-FRIENDLY CLOCK The 24-hour clock option makes the app easy to use outside the US. LASHON KODESH OPTION Show zmanim titles in לשון קודש. ROBUST USER SUPPORT Support — at your fingertips. Our staff is available by email or text. LET OUR APP DO THE MATH Are you spending too much time checking when the zman is, and what time it is now, then calculating how much time you have until the zman? Now, see it with ease on our new, idiot-proof countdown timer - showing you how much time is LEFT. All the features you need to make the zman — every time.
Scentify
This app allows you to remotely manage your scent diffuser. Control on/off functions, set precise timing and intensity levels for each scent, and manage multiple devices from one interface.
- On/off device control
- Full timing and intensity control
- Manage multiple devices
- Modify device name
- Amend device password
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The Scentify app is designed to control the diffuser, enabling you to enjoy incredible scent experiences with a few simple swipes. App Function: - On/off device control - Full timing & intensity control of each device down to the exact minute/day/scent intensity - Easily view and control all of your devices - Ability to modify device name - Ability to amend device password
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MyZmanim at 4.4 against Scentify's 2.5. MyZmanim also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Scentify's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyZmanim holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MyZmanim's written reviews are positive against 38% of Scentify's.
MyZmanim ships an update every 8 months, Scentify every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyZmanim | Scentify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (111 ratings) — better | 2.5 (39 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 111 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyZmanim | Scentify Llc |
Customer experience
MyZmanim
Scentify
In-app purchases
MyZmanim
No in-app purchases
Scentify
No in-app purchases
