# MyZmanim vs Note Beast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyZmanim at none against Note Beast's 4. MyZmanim also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 21) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Note Beast's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Beast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MyZmanim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note Beast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyZmanim has 106 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyZmanim ships an update every 8 months, Note Beast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyZmanim | Note Beast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myzmanim/id1450374488/reviews) | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyZmanim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450374487) | [Akiva Hershkowitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636750976) |

## 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


### Note Beast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-beast/id1639804369)

Organize your music library, create playlists, and share music sheets in real-time with bandmates. Download sheets for offline use and host synchronized band sessions for effortless collaboration, online or offline.

**Highlights:** Cloud-hosted music library, Organize songs with folders and notes, Download sheets for offline use, Synchronized band sessions, Real-time collaboration, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Beast Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Note Beast Basic | $99.99 | per year |
| Note Beast Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyZmanim free?

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

### Is Note Beast free?

Note Beast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyZmanim or Note Beast?

Note Beast is rated higher. MyZmanim averages 4.4 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Note Beast averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do MyZmanim or Note Beast have ads?

Neither MyZmanim nor Note Beast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyZmanim or Note Beast?

MyZmanim ships an update every 8 months, and Note Beast every 6 weeks. Most recently, MyZmanim was updated on October 16, 2026 and Note Beast on October 17, 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.*