Comparison

Prayer Times vs potanics

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

Head to head
About

Prayer Times

This app helps Muslims observe daily prayers with accurate timings and notifications. It offers access to the Holy Quran with audio recitations, a Qibla compass, and a mosque finder. Special features are available for Ramadan.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer time calculations
  • Athan notifications
  • Holy Quran with audio
  • Qibla compass
  • Mosque finder
  • Islamic date converter
  • Ramadan features
Features
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Prayer Times is a comprehensive mobile application designed to help Muslims observe their daily spiritual practices with precision and ease. Whether you are at home, at work, or traveling, the app ensures you stay connected to your faith and perform your prayers on time. Accurate Muslim Prayer Times: Stay informed of the five daily prayer times, accurately calculated based on your location. The app covers all essential prayers: - Fajr – Dawn prayer - Dhuhr – Midday prayer - Asr – Afternoon prayer - Maghrib – Sunset prayer - Isha – Night prayer Athan Notifications: Receive timely Athan (call to prayer) alerts to remind you when it is time to pray. You can choose from a variety of authentic Azan recordings. Holy Quran – Read and Listen: Access the complete Holy Quran directly in the app. Read with clear Arabic text and various translations, or listen to high-quality audio recitations from well-known Qaris. Qibla Compass: Easily find the Qibla direction from any location in the world with the built-in compass, guiding you toward the Kaaba in Mecca. Live Broadcast from Mecca: Watch a live stream from Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, allowing you to experience the spiritual atmosphere of the holy city in real time. Dua Collection: Explore a carefully selected library of Duas (supplications) for various situations and daily needs. Mosque Finder: Quickly locate nearby mosques using an interactive map, making it simple to find a place for prayer wherever you are. Islamic Date Converter: Convert dates between the Gregorian calendar and the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, helping you track significant Islamic dates and events. Hijri Calendar: View the Hijri calendar, complete with Islamic months and key religious dates to help you stay informed throughout the year. Tasbeeh Counter: Keep track of your dhikr with the Tasbeeh counter, making it easier to focus on your spiritual remembrance. Special Features for Ramadan: During the holy month of Ramadan, the app provides additional helpful features to support your worship and fasting. These include Ramadan-specific prayer times, Suhoor and Iftar schedules, and other tools designed to make your Ramadan experience more meaningful and organized.

About

potanics

Features
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Setup and manage your potanics pots

Screenshots

Prayer Times4 screens
potanics2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: potanics at none against Prayer Times's 16. potanics also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price and device support 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. Prayer Times sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. potanics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Times ships an update every 10 days, potanics every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Prayer Times versus potanics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer Timespotanics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr SelivanovMark Dean

Bugs and requests

Prayer Times

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Prayer time notifications not working
  • Unable to change prayer method settings
  • Compass/Qibla direction not aligning correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable prayer time settings
  • Offline mode without ads
  • Hanafi Asr time calculation
  • Ability to set location-specific prayer times

potanics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Prayer Times

Subscriptions11
  • Premium Access per week$2.997 Days
  • Premium version$2.997 Days
  • Premium Access per Month$4.991 Month
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  • Prayer Times : Azan Pro Muslim3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Access1 Month trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Ramadan Kareem : Special Offer$9.991 Year
  • Premium Access per Year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Prayer times3 Days trial3 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium version3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • No ADS Forever!$9.99
  • Premium FOREVER$99.99
None

potanics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prayer Times free?
Prayer Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is potanics free?
potanics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prayer Times or potanics have ads?
Prayer Times shows ads; potanics does not.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Times or potanics?
Prayer Times ships an update every 10 days, and potanics every 2 days. Most recently, Prayer Times was updated on September 22, 2026 and potanics on September 12, 2026.

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