Comparison

iPray vs Athan Utility

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

Head to head
About

iPray

This app provides accurate Muslim prayer timings and Qibla direction globally. It offers automatic location detection, offline access, and customizable alerts for prayers and Islamic events. Enjoy a seamless experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Accurate prayer timings worldwide
  • Precise Qibla direction
  • Automatic location detection
  • Offline prayer times
  • Customizable sound and vibration alerts
  • Islamic events and Hijri calendar
  • Apple Watch and Today Widget support
Features
Currently charting
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iPray follows a zero-configuration policy, which means that it works for everyone out of the box, without ever needing to configure anything. It's the ultimate tool to get accurate prayer timings (اوقات صلاة) no matter where you are in the world, along with accurate Qibla direction. * Enjoy NO Subscription. NO Ads. NO Privacy invasion. * Let iPray automatically detect your location or pick your own custom location if you prefer to not use GPS * Offline Prayer times wherever you are in the world. No network connection, sign-up or login required * For the frequent traveller, iPray can optionally, automatically update itself in the background without ever needing to launch the app * No settings required out of the box. iPray is completely automatic as it detects your location, appropriate prayer calculation method, timezone and much more * Sound and Vibration Alerts. Get automatic reminders for individual prayers. Supports various azan alerts as well as vibration only alerts * Pre-Prayer alerts. Get reminded of the next prayer 30 minutes in advance to help you prepare * Displays prayer times for: Fajr, *Ishraaq, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Qiyam-ul-lail (Last 1/3rd of the night; Tahajjud Prayer) * Landscape Prayer Timetable. Turn your device landscape to see upcoming prayer times for the week / month / year. Best way to observe Ramadan monthly prayer times * Apple Watch app, as well as support for various watch-face complications. Please note: not all complications are the same. The "InfoGraph" watch face, for example, are limited (by watchOS) to show static information such as the next or current prayer time only. If you prefer to see a countdown, please try a different watch face such as Utility or Modular. * Today Widget, which can be configured to display a countdown to the next prayer or the actual prayer time * Quick Overview * Highly customizable * Tap on the time column to display time left to next prayer * Qebla direction that's accurate and reliable for selected cities or using your current GPS position. Supports Magnetic Compass detection on supported devices with a fully immersed interface offering you the current Qibla direction, Sun position in the sky as well as the Moon position and phase * Moon Phases and its current state * Islamic Events with the freedom of moving between Hijri years * Multiple Hijri and Prayer Time Calculation method adjustments * Several selectable Adhans for individual prayers * Offers more than what meets the eye plus a very unique user experience ________________________________ NOTES: * Ishraq prayer does NOT mean Sunrise. Ishraq prayer is 10 to 12 minutes after sunrise. There is a misconception where Islamic websites and people use the word "Ishraq" and then give timings for actual Sunrise. Praying at sunrise is forbidden and must be performed after at least 10 minutes of sunrise. iPray for this reason adds 10 minutes to sunrise and labels it correctly as "Ishraaq". * Prayer Alerts will ONLY alert you with an initial Takbir. The full azan (and its length) is NOT supported by the iOS alert mechanism as there is a maximum limit of 30 seconds of audio playback.

About

Athan Utility

This app provides accurate prayer times with a focus on privacy and an elegant user interface. It offers customizable reminders, multiple calculation methods, and a Hijri calendar. Enjoy an ad-free experience with on-device calculations and zero data collection.

Highlights
  • Customizable prayer time reminders
  • Multiple calculation methods
  • Hijri date and full year calendar
  • On-device calculation, no data collection
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Always-on Qibla
  • Widgets
Features
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Athan Utility is a beautifully simple prayer times companion — precise, elegant, and completely private. Built around a clean analog Athan clock and smooth gradient themes, it shows exactly what you need at a glance: your next prayer, a live countdown, and the full day's schedule. No clutter, no noise — just a calm, refined experience made for daily use. PRIVACY FIRST • No account, no sign-up, no tracking • We never collect or sell your data • Your location stays on your device and is used only to calculate accurate times FEATURES • Accurate prayer times for any location worldwide • Smart calculation method — automatically suggests the right method for your country (Umm al-Qura, ISNA, Muslim World League, Karachi, Egyptian and more) • Qibla compass pointing to the Kaaba • Hijri (Islamic) calendar date • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in every size • NEW Extra Large widget with a live moon phase, current prayer, timer and full schedule • Prayer reminder notifications with adjustable timing • Custom prayer names and beautiful Athan sounds • Elegant light and dark themes with customizable colors • Fully optimized for iPhone and iPad • Apple Watch complications and Siri support Athan Utility is free, ad-free, and crafted with care. Keep your prayers close — elegantly and privately.

Screenshots

iPray4 screens
Athan Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Athan Utility at Free against iPray's $1.99. Athan Utility also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and device support (5 vs 2). iPray's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Athan Utility is free to download; iPray costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iPray against 4.9 for Athan Utility. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of iPray's written reviews are positive against 94% of Athan Utility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPray ships an update weekly, Athan Utility every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iPray versus Athan Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrayAthan Utility
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (9.1K ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews94.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better2.9K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeehive Innovations ServicesOmar Al-Ejel

Customer experience

iPray

All ratings9,037 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative14.9%

Athan Utility

All ratings2,835 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

iPray

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate prayer times
  • 🔒 Reliable location detection
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 👍 Helpful moon phase and qibla features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent notification issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate Hijri calendar dates
  • 🐛 Compass feature not working properly
  • 🐛 Apple Watch integration problems
  • 🐛 Prayer time calculation errors in some locations

Athan Utility

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and efficient
  • 🔒 No ads or data collection
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Accurate prayer times
  • 👍 Useful widgets and Apple Watch support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Qibla compass issues
  • 🐛 Widget not always accurate
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain

Bugs and requests

iPray

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications not working consistently
  • Apple Watch complications not updating correctly
  • Hijri date display issues in widget
  • Compass direction not showing properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to see full month's prayer schedule
  • Ability to manually set prayer times
  • Integration with smart home devices for adhan
  • More adhan voice options
  • Ability to disable countdown timer

Athan Utility

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Prayer times not matching actual times in some regions
  • Widgets not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to play full adhan
  • Manual prayer time adjustment
  • Hijri calendar integration
  • More adhan voice options

In-app purchases

None

iPray

No in-app purchases

None

Athan Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPray free?
iPray costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Athan Utility free?
Athan Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPray or Athan Utility?
Athan Utility is rated higher. iPray averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Athan Utility averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do iPray or Athan Utility have ads?
Neither iPray nor Athan Utility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPray or Athan Utility?
iPray ships an update weekly, and Athan Utility every 2 weeks. Most recently, iPray was updated on November 9, 2026 and Athan Utility on November 6, 2026.

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