Comparison

Prayer Timer vs Prayer Memory

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

Head to head
About

Prayer Timer

This app provides accurate prayer times, including exclusive Iqama (congregation prayer) times for mosques. It offers a precise Qibla compass, customizable widgets for home and lock screens, and supports over 30 languages. The app is completely free with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Iqama times for mosque prayers
  • Accurate prayer times with auto-calculation
  • Precise Qibla compass
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Supports 30+ languages
  • Offline mode
  • 15 stunning themes
Features
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Prayer Timer – Never Miss a Prayer with Iqama Times The only prayer app you need with **exclusive IQAMA TIMES** – know exactly when congregation prayers begin at your mosque. Beautiful widgets, 30+ languages, and 100% FREE with **NO ADS**. Unlike other prayer apps, we show both **Adhan AND Iqama times** – perfect for planning your mosque visits. Get accurate prayer times with automatic calculation methods for every country, stunning home & lock screen widgets, and a precise Qibla compass that works anywhere. EXCLUSIVE FEATURES YOU WON'T FIND ELSEWHERE - IQAMA TIMES – the ONLY app showing congregation prayer times - Lock Screen Widgets – check prayers without unlocking - 30+ Languages – including Arabic, English, Turkish, Urdu, Indonesian, French, Bengali, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Russian, Spanish, and more - 15 Stunning Themes – personalize with beautiful colors - Smart Home Widgets – multiple sizes and styles - Offline Mode – works without internet - 100% FREE – no ads, no subscriptions POWERFUL PRAYER FEATURES - Accurate prayer times using your location - Auto-calculation methods by country/region - Full month calendar view with Hijri dates - Share prayer times as beautiful images - Middle of night & last third of night calculations - Multiple notification options for each prayer PRECISE QIBLA COMPASS - Find Qibla direction instantly from anywhere - Customizable compass design - Vibration alert when facing Qibla - Works offline with GPS PERFECT FOR DAILY USE - Dark mode for night prayers - Today/tomorrow view with swipe navigation - Countdown timer to next prayer - Share monthly calendar on social media - Manual location search option - Hijri and Gregorian calendar TRUSTED WORLDWIDE - Prayer Timer respects Islamic calculation methods specific to your region - Works offline after initial setup – perfect for travel, rural areas, or saving data - Your privacy matters – we don’t collect personal data; location is used only for prayer calculations Download Prayer Timer now and join millions who never miss a prayer!

About

Prayer Memory

Features
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Prayer Memory helps Muslims stay focused during salah and Taraweeh with silent haptic guidance and visual rakaa timing on iPhone and Apple Watch. From daily prayers to Ramadan: • Taraweeh mode for night prayers • Silent Apple Watch haptics for each rakaa transition • Prayer Mode with personal rakaa timing calibration • Wudu tracking • Tasbih / dhikr counter • Widgets, watch complications, and iCloud sync BEST EXPERIENCE: Turn on Silent Mode on your Apple Watch before praying. Haptic vibrations still work — you feel every rakaa change on your wrist without any sound. Pair with Do Not Disturb for a fully uninterrupted prayer. HOW IT WORKS 1. CALIBRATE Select your prayer (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, or Taraweeh) and pray normally. Tap or scroll at the end of each rakaa - the app records your personal timing. 2. PRAYER MODE & MANUAL PRAYER Prayer Mode starts a countdown based on your calibration — feel haptic vibrations on Apple Watch at each rakaa transition. The app advances automatically so you never lose count. Manual Prayer lets you count each rakaa yourself with a tap or the Digital Crown — no calibration needed. 3. TRACK View your prayer history, monitor your Wudu status, and see your progress over time. All data syncs across your devices with iCloud. FEATURES - Silent Haptic Feedback - Feel each rakaa change on your wrist - Personal Timing - Based on your own calibration, not generic estimates - Prayer Mode - Advances to the next rakaa based on your calibrated timing - Manual Prayer - Count rakaas with tap or Digital Crown, no calibration required - Taraweeh Mode - Track 12-rakaa prayers during Ramadan - Tasbih Counter - Tap counter for dhikr with light haptic - Wudu Tracking - Quick toggle to track your ablution status - Prayer History - View all completed prayers with stats - iCloud Sync - Data syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - iOS Widgets - Add to Home Screen or Lock Screen for quick access - Watch Complications - Add to any watch face, opens Manual Prayer with one tap - Digital Crown - Scroll to count rakaas on Apple Watch - Siri Integration - 'Hey Siri, start my prayer' - Works Offline - No internet required for core features - Bilingual - Full English and Arabic support AVAILABLE ON IPHONE, APPLE WATCH & IPAD Use Prayer Memory on whichever device suits the moment. All devices sync automatically via iCloud. Apple Watch works standalone. QUICK ACCESS - Add the Watch Complication - one tap opens Manual Prayer from any watch face - Add the Lock Screen Widget - instant access without unlocking - Use Siri - voice activate hands-free PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your devices and syncs only through your personal iCloud. We do not collect any personal information. No account required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.prayermemory.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Prayer Timer4 screens
Prayer Memory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prayer Timer at none against Prayer Memory's 1. Prayer Memory's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Memory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Prayer Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prayer Timer ships an update every 24 months, Prayer Memory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prayer Timer versus Prayer Memory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrayer TimerPrayer Memory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart HorizonLayth Abo Majdad

In-app purchases

None

Prayer Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Prayer Memory

Subscriptions1
  • Memory Pro1 Month trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Prayer Timer free?
Prayer Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prayer Memory free?
Prayer Memory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Prayer Timer or Prayer Memory have ads?
Neither Prayer Timer nor Prayer Memory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prayer Timer or Prayer Memory?
Prayer Timer ships an update every 24 months, and Prayer Memory every 2 months. Most recently, Prayer Timer was updated on July 24, 2026 and Prayer Memory on September 14, 2026.

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